Viewing Event Record: The title-page of John Field's 'A Godly Exhortation' advertises the tragedy at Paris Garden

Abstract

The title-page of John Field's 'A Godly Exhortation' advertises the tragedy at Paris Garden, in which the scaffolding collapsed and several members of the audience were killed and injured.

Date Event Recorded

Date
From: 17 January 1583 (Source of claim: original)

Date Event Happened

Date
From: 13 January 1583 (Source of claim: original)

Venues

Name
Paris Garden
Name
Bear Garden

Event Type

  • anti-theatrical comment
  • playhouse context