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

Abstract

In his memorandum book, Philip Henslowe records bonds contracting players to the Admiral's Men for one year, including Charles Massey and Samuel Rowley. He indicates a penalty of 'xxxx li a pece' for breaching the contract.

Date Event Recorded

Date
From: 16 November 1598 (Source of claim: original)

Date Event Happened

Date
From: 16 November 1598 (Source of claim: original)

Venues

Name
Rose

Troupes

Name
Admiral's Men

People

Name Event Role(s) Document Role(s)
Massey, Charles player
Rowley, Samuel player
Downton, Thomas player witness
Shaw, Robert player witness
Bird, William player witness
Jones, Richard player witness
Juby, Edward player witness
Henslowe, Philip playhouse owner diarist

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Event Type

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