Viewing Event Record: Henslowe and Alleyn pay the Master of the King's Game for permission to use Paris Garden for animal sports

Abstract

Richard Lefwick, servant to Donyngton, Master of the King's Game, collects £10 from Philip Henslowe and Edward Alleyn for quarterly rent due on Paris Garden. The 'rent' signifies permission to use Paris Garden for animal sports, and not a rent on the property.

Date Event Recorded

Date
From: 1 January 1601 (Source of claim: original)

Date Event Happened

Date
From: 1 January 1601 (Source of claim: original)

Venues

Name
Bear Garden
Name
Court

People

Name Event Role(s) Document Role(s)
Dorington, John master of the King's game
Henslowe, Philip playhouse manager
Alleyn, Edward playhouse owner
Lefwicke, Richard servant

Event Type

  • beargarden business
  • playhouse business