Edward Kirkham sues Henry Evans and his associates over profits he claims are owed him on the Blackfriars lease. John Heminges and Richard Burbage submit their answer to Edward Kirkham's bill of complaint. They agree that they entered into an agreement with Henry Evans to lease the Blackfriars property to him for a sum of 400l paid out over a period of 21 years. Evans had plans, with his son-in-law Alexander Hawkins, to set up a company of boy actors. They also agree that Evans and Hawkins made a deal with Kirkham, Kendall, and Rastell, to split the playhouse profits following an investment from the latter in setting up the playhouse. After a series of plague closures, however, Evans lost his interest in the venture, and surrendered the lease to Burbage and Heminges. Around 6 August 1608, therefore, Burbage and Heminges signed an agreement to take back the lease, whereupon Evans and Hawkins lost their interest. They deny Kirkham's charges, and also deny Edward Paunton's claim to any share in the profits.
| Name | Event Role(s) | Document Role(s) |
|---|---|---|
| Phelips, Edward | Master of the Rolls | |
| Heminges, John | defendant | |
| Burbage, Richard | defendant | |
| Evans, Henry | defendant | |
| Kirkham, Edward | plaintiff | |
| Kirkham, Edward | plaintiff |