Viewing Event Record: William Trigge petitions for freedom from apprenticeship as 'Stageplayer'

Abstract

In a 1631 petition to the Lord Mayor's court, apprentice player William Trigge petitions to be freed of his indenture obligations after the death of his master, John Heminges. In the petition, he states that he was practicing Heminges' habitual profession, which he describes as 'l'arte d'une Stageplayer.'

Date Event Recorded

Date
From: 11 August 1631 (Source of claim: transcription)

Date Event Happened

Date
From: 20 December 1625 To: 11 August 1631 (Source of claim: transcription)

Venues

Name
Globe (II)

Troupes

Name
King's Men (1625-1642)

People

Name Event Role(s) Document Role(s)
Heminges, John deceased master, player
Heminges, William executor heir, son
Trigg, William petitioner apprentice, player

Event Type

  • company context
  • petition
  • player context