Viewing Event Record: Henslowe and Alleyn contract with Peter Street for the rebuilding of Paris Garden

Abstract

Philip Henslowe and Edward Alleyn contract with Peter Street to have Paris Garden rebuilt. The contract details minutely the proportions, materials, layout and geographical orientation of the playhouse. Construction is to be complete by 3 September 1607, and the entire project to be executed for £65.

Date Event Recorded

Date
From: 2 June 1606 (Source of claim: original)

Date Event Happened

Date
From: 2 June 1606 To: 3 September 1607 (Source of claim: original)

Venues

Name
Bear Garden

People

Name Event Role(s) Document Role(s)
Street, Peter builder
Bolton, Thomas notary public
Henslowe, Philip playhouse owner
Alleyn, John witness

Event Type

  • beargarden business