Viewing Event Record: The King's Men act 'A Game at Chess' daily: Woolley to Trumbull

Abstract

In a letter to William Trumbull, John Woolley reports that 'the Players looseth no tyme' in performing 'A Game at Chess,' acting it daily 'without any intermition' and purportedly making 'neere a thousand pound' from the performances.

Date Event Recorded

Date
From: Wednesday 11 August 1624 (Source of claim: original)

Date Event Happened

Date
From: Wednesday 11 August 1624 (Source of claim: original)

Venues

Name
Globe (II)

Troupes

Name
King's Men (1603-1625)

People

Name Event Role(s) Document Role(s)
Woolley, John correspondent
Trumbull, William correspondent

Event Type

  • company context
  • correspondence
  • performance context