Edward Kirkham sues Henry Evans and his associates in Chancery court for profits he claims are due him from the Blackfriars lease. Richard Burbage and John Heminges, defendants, submit their plea. The great hall mentioned in the lease has always been 'a common playhouse for the acting and playing of enterludes and Stage playes.' The several leases and contracts mentioned in Kirkham's bill were made in the interest of sharing the profits of that playhouse. The hall would be of very little value if converted to any other use. The profits Kirkham claims in his bill are directly related to the playhouse profits. Burbage and Heminges deny having had any contract or bargain with Evans, Kendall, and Rastell as outlined in Kirkham's complaint.
| Name | Event Role(s) | Document Role(s) |
|---|---|---|
| Burbage, Richard | defendant | |
| Heminges, John | defendant | |
| Kirkham, Edward | plaintiff | |
| Evans, Henry | plaintiff |