Viewing Event Record: Henslowe writes to Edward Alleyn about the acquisition of the Beargarden

Abstract

In a letter to Edward Alleyn, Philip Henslowe mentions their shared venture 'consernynge the beargarden' and implores him to maintain their endeavour 'not as two frends but as two Joyned in one'. He also mentions the killing of Gabriel Spencer, a player with the Admiral's Men, by Ben Jonson in a duel.

Date Event Recorded

Date
From: 26 September 1598 (Source of claim: original)

Date Event Happened

Date
From: 26 September 1598 (Source of claim: original)

Venues

Name
Rose
Name
Bear Garden

Troupes

Name
Admiral's Men

People

Name Event Role(s) Document Role(s)
Jonson, Benjamin assailant bricklayer, playwright
Alleyn, Edward correspondent correspondent
Spencer, Gabriel deceased player
Henslowe, Philip playhouse owner correspondent

Event Type

  • beargarden business
  • beargarden context
  • correspondence