Viewing Event Record: King's Men forbidden from playing following 'A Game at Chess' controversy: Francis Nethersole

Abstract

In a letter to Sir Dudley Carleton, Sir Francis Nethersole reports that the King's Men have been 'putt in bondes' and forbidden from further playing by the Privy Council. They must appear again when the King returns to court from progress.

Date Event Recorded

Date
From: Thursday 19 August 1624 (Source of claim: original)

Date Event Happened

Date
From: Thursday 19 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)
Nethersole, Francis correspondent author
Carleton, Dudley correspondent recipient

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Event Type

  • company context
  • company restraint
  • correspondence