Viewing Event Record: The Lord Chamberlain hosts a play for the King and Queen at the Cockpit-at-Court

Abstract

In a letter to Sir John Scudamore, newswriter John Pory reports that the Lord Chamberlain 'bestowed a feast and playe' for the King and Queen at 'his lodging the Cockpitt,' at an expense of 1500 pounds.

Date Event Recorded

Date

From: Thursday 16 May 1632 (Source of claim: transcription)

Date Event Happened

Date

From: Thursday 3 May 1632 (Source of claim: transcription)

Venues

Name

Cockpit at Court

Troupes

Name

King's Men (1625-1642)

People