James I licenses Edward Kirkham, Alexander Hawkins, Thomas Kendall and Robert Payne, authorising them to keep a company of child actors, to be called the Children of the Queen's Revels. The license stipulates that all plays presented must first meet the approval of Samuel Daniel, who has been appointed to that office at her Majesty's pleasure. The license is extant as both the signet bill, dated 31 January 1603/4, and the patent, dated 4 February 1603/4. This event is based on the signet bill.
| Name | Event Role(s) | Document Role(s) |
|---|---|---|
| Daniel, Samuel | censor | |
| Kirkham, Edward | company founder | |
| Hawkins, Alexander | company founder | |
| Kendall, Thomas | company founder | |
| Payne, Robert | company founder |