Viewing Event Record: Dorington to Henslowe: Illness prevents him from mounting an exhibition for the Queen; Henslowe is to step in for him

Abstract

John Dorington, Master of the Queen's Game, writes to Philip Henslowe. The Queen has suddenly requested an exhibition of game at court, and Dorington is too ill to comply with the request. Henslowe is to step in for him.

Date Event Recorded

Date
From: March 1600 (Source of claim: original)

Date Event Happened

Date
From: circa March 1600 (Source of claim: original)

Venues

Name
Bear Garden
Name
Court

People

Name Event Role(s) Document Role(s)
Carey, George Lord Chamberlain
Henslowe, Philip Master of the Queen's Game, deputy
Tudor, Elizabeth Queen
Dorington, John master of the King's game

Event Type

  • beargarden business
  • playhouse context