Viewing Event Record: Henslowe records performance receipts from the Rose

Abstract

In his memorandum book, Philip Henslowe records his share of the takings from play performances by the Admiral's Men at the Rose playhouse. Plays include 'wonder of a womon', 'pethagoras', and 'paradox'.

Date Event Recorded

Date
From: 12 April 1596 To: 18 July 1596 (Source of claim: original)

Date Event Happened

Date
From: 12 April 1596 To: 18 July 1596 (Source of claim: original)

Date notes

Notes
In her transcription, C.C. Rutter parenthetically extends the date range to 23 July 1596, correcting Henslowe's dating to match the lifting of a playing restraint.

Venues

Name
Rose

Troupes

Name
Admiral's Men

People

Name Event Role(s) Document Role(s)
Henslowe, Philip playhouse owner diarist

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Event Type

  • company business
  • company context
  • payment
  • performance context
  • playhouse business
  • playhouse context