Viewing Event Record: Henslowe assumes the apprenticeship of James Bristow

Abstract

Philip Henslowe notes in a memorandum that he has 'Bouwght' a youth named James Bristow from a player named William Augusten, who would be indentured to Henslowe and trained with the Admiral's Men for the remainder of his apprenticeship.

Date Event Recorded

Date
From: 18 December 1597 (Source of claim: original)

Date Event Happened

Date
From: 18 December 1597 (Source of claim: original)

Venues

Name
Rose

Troupes

Name
Admiral's Men

People

Name Event Role(s) Document Role(s)
Bristow, James player apprentice
Augustine, William player seller
Henslowe, Philip playhouse owner diarist, master

Event Type

  • company business
  • company context
  • player context
  • playhouse business
  • playhouse context