Viewing Event Record: Paul Hentnzer describes the atmosphere of the London theatres

Abstract

Paul Hentzner, a traveller in England, describes the atmosphere of the London theatres. The English are all voracious smokers, and the theatres serve cheap fruits and even, depending on the time of day, wine and beer.

Date Event Recorded

Date
From: 1629 (Source of claim: original)

Date Event Happened

Date
From: 1598 (Source of claim: original)

Venues

Name
playhouse

People

Name Event Role(s) Document Role(s)
Hentzner, Paul traveller

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Event Type

  • audience context
  • playhouse context