Viewing Event Record: Henslowe records bonds with players of the Admiral's Men

Abstract

In his memorandum book, Philip Henslowe records bonds contracting players to the Admiral's Men for two years, including Richard Alleyn and Thomas Heywood. He indicates a penalty of 'fortye powndes' for breaching the contract.

Date Event Recorded

Date
From: 25 March 1598 (Source of claim: original)

Date Event Happened

Date
From: 25 March 1598 (Source of claim: original)

Venues

Name
Rose

Troupes

Name
Admiral's Men

People

Name Event Role(s) Document Role(s)
Alleyn, Richard player signatory
Heywood, Thomas player signatory
Spencer, Gabriel player witness
Shaw, Robert player witness
Borne, William player witness
Downton, Thomas player witness
Jones, Richard player witness
Henslowe, Philip playhouse owner diarist
Munday, Anthony playwright witness

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