Viewing Event Record: John Woolley to William Trumbull: The Master of the Revels had the support of the Prince and Duke in licensing 'A Game at Chess'

Abstract

In a letter to William Trumbull concerning the performance of 'A Game at Chess,' John Woolley remarks that Master of Revels is generally thought to have had the support of the Prince and Duke -- if not the King himself -- in licensing the play.

Date Event Recorded

Date
From: 20 August 1624 (Source of claim: original)

Date Event Happened

Date
From: 20 August 1624 (Source of claim: original)

Venues

Name
Globe (II)

Troupes

Name
King's Men (1603-1625)

People

Name Event Role(s) Document Role(s)
Trumbull, William correspondent
Woolley, John correspondent

Event Type

  • performance context