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Viewing Troupe Record: King's Men (1625-1642)
Name, as appears in Primary Sources
His Late MAJESTIES Servants
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The King's Men performed 'The Guardian' at the Blackfriars
His Majesties Servants
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The King's Men performed 'The Goblins' at the Blackfriars
His late MAIESTIES servants
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King's Men performed 'The Bashful Lover' at the Blackfriars
King's Comp.
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Denham's 'The Sophy' is licensed to the King's Men
King[s] Players
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The Lord Chamberlain's office issues a warrant in payment to the King's Men for performances at Court
Kinges company
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The King's Men pay Sir Henry Herbert for the benefit of a winter's day
Kings Comp
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Habington's 'Queen of Aragon' is licensed to the King's Men
Kings players
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Sir Henry Herbert licenses 'The Loyal Subject' for the King's Men
Kings servantes
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The Lord Chamberlain forbids the printing of plays without permission from the playing companies
The Kings Company
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Thomas Crosfield records theatres and actors of the five main London companies
his Ma[jes]t[ies] Players
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The Lord Chamberlain's office grants an allowance to the King's Men for liveries
his Maiestes servauntes
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John Heminges makes his will
his Maiesties Seruants
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Carew insults the players of the Red Bull and Cockpit as an 'untuned kennel'
his Maiesties Seruants
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The King's Men performed 'The Fatal Dowry' at the Blackfriars
his Maiesties Servantes the Players
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John Honyman makes his will
his Maiesties servantes the players
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John Shank makes his will
his Majesities Servants
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The King's Men performed Brome's 'The Novella' at the Blackfriars
his Majesties Servants
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The King's Men performed 'Arviragus and Philicia' at the Blackfriars
his Majesties Servants
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The King's Men performed 'The Wits' at the Blackfriars
his Majesties Servants
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The King's Men performed 'The Woman Hater'
his Mate seruants the Company at Blackfryers
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The Lord Chamberlain's office issues a warrant to the King's Men for performances at Court
his late MAIESTIES Servants
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King's Men performed 'A Very Woman' at the Blackfriars
his late MAIESTIES Servants
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The King's Men performed 'The Deserving Favourite' at the Blackfriars
his late MAIESTIES Servants
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The King's Men performed 'Alphonsus, Emperor of Germany' at the Blackfriars
king's company
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Massinger's 'The Fair Anchoress of Pausilippo' is licensed to the King's Men
kinges company
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The King's Men pay Herbert for benefit of a summer's day
kinges company
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The King's Men pay Sir Henry Herbert for the benefit of a winter's day
kings company
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'Fatal Friendship' is licensed to the King's Men
kings company
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The King's Men pay Herbert for benefit of a summer's day
kings company
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Sir Henry Herbert accepts the benefit of a summer's day from the King's Men
kings company
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The King's Men pay Sir Henry Herbert for the restoration of their liberty post-plague
the Company of Players
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The churchwardens and constables of St Saviour's parish submit a report on the Globe property
the K. players
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King's Men perform 'Richard III' at St James' Palace
the King's Company
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The Lord Chamberlain hosts a play for the King and Queen at the Cockpit-at-Court
the King's Players
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The Faithful Shepherdess is acted at Somerset House for Twelfth Night
the Kings Maiesties Servants
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'The Two Noble Kinsmen' refers to Curtis Greville in stage directions
the Kings Maiesties Servants
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Stage directions in 'The Two Noble Kinsmen' name Thomas Tuckfield and Curtis Greville
the Kings Majesties Servants
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King's Men performed 'The Unnatural Combat' at the Globe
the Kings Seruants
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The King's Men performed 'The New Inn' at court
the Kings servants
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The King's Men performed 'The Royal Slave' at Hampton Court
the black fryers Company
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John Rhodes is arrested for selling plays belonging to the King's Men
the king's company
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Sir Henry Herbert licenses Massinger's 'The Roman Actor' to the King's Men
the king's company
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Sir Henry Herbert licenses Massinger's 'The Judge' to the King's Men
the king's company
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Sir Henry Herbert licenses Massinger's 'The Picture' to the King's Men
the king's company
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Sir Henry Herbert licenses Massinger's 'Minerva's Sacrifice' to the King's Men
the king's company
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Sir Henry Herbert licenses Massinger's 'The Emperor of the East' to the King's Men
the king's company
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Sir Henry Herbert licenses Massinger's 'Believe As You List' to the King's Men
the king's company
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Sir Henry Herbert licenses Massinger's 'The City Madam' to the King's Men
the king's company
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Sir Henry Herbert licenses Massinger's 'The Guardian' to the King's Men
the king's company
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Sir Henry Herbert licenses Massinger's 'The Tragedy of Cleander' to the King's Men
the king's company
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Sir Henry Herbert licenses Massinger's 'A Very Woman' to the King's Men
the king's company
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Sir Henry Herbert licenses Massinger's 'The Orator' to the King's Men
the king's company
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Sir Henry Herbert licenses Massinger's 'The Bashful Lover' to the King's Men
the king's company
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Sir Henry Herbert licenses Massinger's 'The King and the Subject' to the King's Men
the king's company
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Sir Henry Herbert licenses Massinger's 'The Fair Anchoress of Pausilippo' to the King's Men
the kinges company
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The King's Men award the Master of Revels the benefit of two days a year, one in ...
their company
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The King's Men pay Sir Henry Herbert for the benefit of a winter's day
Active Dates
Dates
From: 6 March 1599 To: 1652 (Source of claim: undefined)
Patrons
Name
Stuart, Charles (1600-1648/9)
Related Events
The Faithful Shepherdess is acted at Somerset House for Twelfth Night
The Lord Chamberlain's office issues a warrant to the King's Men for performances at Court
King's Men performed 'The Unnatural Combat' at the Globe
The King's Men performed 'The Guardian' at the Blackfriars
King's Men performed 'A Very Woman' at the Blackfriars
King's Men performed 'The Bashful Lover' at the Blackfriars
The King's Men performed Brome's 'The Novella' at the Blackfriars
The King's Men performed 'The Royal Slave' at Hampton Court
The King's Men performed 'The Deserving Favourite' at the Blackfriars
The King's Men performed 'Arviragus and Philicia' at the Blackfriars
The King's Men performed 'Alphonsus, Emperor of Germany' at the Blackfriars
The King's Men performed 'The New Inn' at court
'The Two Noble Kinsmen' refers to Curtis Greville in stage directions
The King's Men performed 'The Goblins' at the Blackfriars
The King's Men performed 'The Wits' at the Blackfriars
Thomas Crosfield records theatres and actors of the five main London companies
Chamberlain's Office, 'Sharers' Papers': The players address a further petition
Chamberlain's Office, 'Sharers' Papers': The ruling
Chamberlain's Office, 'Sharers' Papers': John Shanks demands satisfaction for his shares
Chamberlain's Office, 'Sharers' Papers': John Shanks receives satisfaction for his shares
Chamberlain's Office, 'Sharers' Papers': John Shanks replies to the players' petition
Royal company players are sworn Grooms of the Chamber and William Beeston resumes governorship of the Phoenix/Cockpit
King's Men perform 'Richard III' at St James' Palace
The King's Men perform 'The Tamer Tamed' at St James' Palace
The King's Men perform 'The Taming of the Shrew' at St James' Palace
Theatres close because of the plague
The Lord Chamberlain forbids the printing of plays without permission from the playing companies
Carew insults the players of the Red Bull and Cockpit as an 'untuned kennel'
Leonard Digges commemorates Shakespeare and disparages current playwrights
The two parts of 'Arviragus and Philicia' are acted for the royal family at the Cockpit-in-Court
Characters in a Restoration play reminisce about the old players
John Rhodes is arrested for selling plays belonging to the King's Men
The King's Men petition the Master of Revels to prohibit another company's witch play until their own witch play is performed
The Privy Council orders playing companies, 'as also the Keepers of Paris Garden,' to shut down their houses and cease playing
Christopher Beeston forces Queen Henrietta Maria's Men out of the Cockpit/Phoenix and to Salisbury Court
Shirley's 'Rosanio, or Love's Victory' is licensed to the King's Men
Shirley's 'The Politique Father' is licensed to the King's Men
Massinger's 'The Fair Anchoress of Pausilippo' is licensed to the King's Men
D'Avenant's 'The Spanish Lovers' is licensed to the King's Men
A Dutch vaulter performs at the Globe
Habington's 'Queen of Aragon' is licensed to the King's Men
'Fatal Friendship' is licensed to the King's Men
Denham's 'The Sophy' is licensed to the King's Men
Herbert renews 'Love's Pilgrimage' for the King's Men
Chamberlain's Office, 'Sharers' Papers': Three King's Men petition to be admitted company sharers
Chamberlain's Office, 'Sharers' Papers': The Burbages and Robinson reply
'Wallenstein, Duke of Fridland' is licensed to the Globe
Fletcher's 'The Sea Voyage' is licensed for the Globe
Middleton's 'A Game of Chess' is licensed
Requests, King's Men vs Brend: The court orders the publication of the case proceedings
Requests, King's Men vs Brend: John Bell deposes
The churchwardens and constables of St Saviour's parish submit a report on the Globe property
Requests, King's Men vs Brend: Counsels for the plaintiff and defense must meet
Requests, King's Men vs Brend: John Atkins testifies
Requests, King's Men vs Brend: The suit is 'to be heard'
Requests, King's Men vs Brend: The court considers the value of the players' contributions to the Globe property
Requests, King's Men vs Brend: Both sides are to 'mediate an end'
Requests, King's Men vs Brend: The court moves to renew the commission
Requests, King's Men vs Brend: The commission into the dispute will not be enlarged
Requests, King's Men vs Brend: Defense submits interrogatories
Requests, King's Men vs Brend: A statement of fact provides legal and financial details of the Globe's history
Requests, King's Men vs Brend: Standish, Seagood and Archer depose
Requests, King's Men vs Brend: The defense presents its interrogatories
Requests, King's Men vs Brend: The prosecution presents its interrogatories
Requests, King's Men vs Brend: Lane and Miles present a commission for arbitration
An index to missing affidavit books refers to 'Burbadge versus Brend'
Requests, King's Men vs Brend: The court orders the King's Men to accept the new lease and pay the rent in arrears
Requests, King's Men vs Brend: The new lease agreement is settled
Requests, King's Men vs Brend: The defendant will issue a new lease
Requests, King's Men vs Brend: The defendant is to perform a decree
Requests, King's Men vs Brend: The commission is to be renewed
Requests, King's Men vs Brend: The court orders a hearing
Requests, King's Men vs Brend: The court issues orders for new lease
Requests, King's Men vs Brend: The commission is 'sett over till to morrow'
Requests, King's Men vs Brend: The date of the hearing is announced
Requests, King's Men vs Brend: Archer, Chiswell and Page depose
Requests, King's Men vs Brend: Witnesses depose for the King's Men
Requests, King's Men vs Brend: Witnesses depose for the King's Men
Requests, King's Men vs Brend: The King's Men present their interrogatories
Requests, King's Men vs Brend: The King's Men reply to Brend's answer of complaint
Requests, King's Men vs Brend: The defense responds to the plaintiffs' bill of complaint
Requests, King's Men vs Brend: The bill of complaint
William Trigge petitions for freedom from apprenticeship as 'Stageplayer'
The Lord Chamberlain hosts a play for the King and Queen at the Cockpit-at-Court
Players of the Blackfriars answer to the High Commission regarding a performance of 'The Magnetique Lady'
King Charles commends Walter Montague and Joseph Taylor following a court performance
Requests, Witter vs Heminges and Condell: The bill of complaint
The 1629 edition of 'The Miseries of Enforced Marriage' advertises the play as performed by the King's Men
The 1637 edition of The Miseries of Enforced Marriage advertises the play as performed by the King's Men
The King's Men performed 'The Merry Devil of Edmonton' at the Globe
The Lord Chamberlain's office issues a warrant granting liveries to the King's Men
The Lord Chamberlain's office issues a warrant in payment to the King's Men for performances at Court
The Lord Chamberlain issues a warrant granting liveries to the King's Men
The Lord Chamberlain issues a warrant granting liveries to the King's Men
The Lord Chamberlain issues a warrant granting liveries to the King's Men
The Lord Chamberlain issues a warrant granting liveries to the King's Men
The King's Men award the Master of Revels the benefit of two days a year, one in the summer, and one in the winter
The King's Men pay Herbert for benefit of a summer's day
Herbert licenses Masssinger's 'Alexius, or, The Chaste Lovers' to the King's Men
The King's Men pay Herbert for benefit of a summer's day
John Shank makes his will
John Honyman makes his will
John Heminges makes his will
John Heminges must satisfy Henry Jenkins from sharer Richard Sharpe's profits
Sir Henry Herbert issues a £1 warrant in payment to the 'Musitions of the king's company'
Sir Henry Herbert receives the Lenten allowance from 'Mr Hemminges'
Sir Henry Herbert licenses Fletcher's 'The Fair Maid of the Inn,' performed at the Blackfriars
The King's Men pay Sir Henry Herbert the benefit of a summer's day
Cavendish's 'The Variety' is licensed with reformations by Shirley
Sir Henry Herbert receives £3 from 'Mr Hemmings' for a 'courtesie done him about their Blackfriers hous'
Sir Henry Herbert licenses Fletcher's 'The Noble Gentleman' for the Blackfriars
The King's Men pay Sir Henry Herbert for the benefit of a winter's day
Sir Henry Herbert receives £13 from the King's Men for the benefit of a winter's day, 'taken upon the Alchemist'
The King's Men performed 'The Fatal Dowry' at the Blackfriars
The King's Men performed 'The Woman Hater'
Stage directions in 'The Two Noble Kinsmen' name Thomas Tuckfield and Curtis Greville
The King's Men pay Sir Henry Herbert for the benefit of a winter's day
The King's Men pay Sir Henry Herbert for the benefit of a winter's day
The King's Men pay Sir Henry Herbert for the benefit of a winter's day
Queen Henrietta Maria sees Massinger's The Tragedy of Cleander at the Blackfriars
Sir Henry Herbert accepts the benefit of a summer's day from the King's Men
The King's Men pay Sir Henry Herbert for the restoration of their liberty post-plague
Sir Henry Herbert licenses 'The Loyal Subject' for the King's Men
Sir Henry Herbert cleans up 'The Tamer Tam'd,' but advises that 'ould' plays need to be carefully reviewed
The King's Men submit an apology for their disobedience against the Master of the Revels
The King's Men perform 'The Faithful Shepherdess' at Denmark House
Sir Henry Herbert licenses 'The Night Walkers'
John Lowin pays Sir Henry Herbert for 'his pains' over a Massinger play
Sir Henry Herbert allows 'The King and the Subject,' with alterations
Sir Henry Herbert identifies the passage in Massinger's 'The King and the Subject' rejected by Charles I
Herbert licenses 'The Corporal' for the King's Men
The King's Men allow Essex's Men to perform 'The Corporal'
Sir Henry Herbert licenses Massinger's 'The Roman Actor' to the King's Men
Sir Henry Herbert licenses Massinger's 'The Judge' to the King's Men
Sir Henry Herbert licenses Massinger's 'The Picture' to the King's Men
Sir Henry Herbert licenses Massinger's 'Minerva's Sacrifice' to the King's Men
Sir Henry Herbert licenses Massinger's 'The Emperor of the East' to the King's Men
Sir Henry Herbert licenses Massinger's 'Believe As You List' to the King's Men
Sir Henry Herbert licenses Massinger's 'The City Madam' to the King's Men
Sir Henry Herbert licenses Massinger's 'The Guardian' to the King's Men
Sir Henry Herbert licenses Massinger's 'The Tragedy of Cleander' to the King's Men
Sir Henry Herbert licenses Massinger's 'A Very Woman' to the King's Men
Sir Henry Herbert licenses Massinger's 'The Orator' to the King's Men
Sir Henry Herbert licenses Massinger's 'The Bashful Lover' to the King's Men
Sir Henry Herbert licenses Massinger's 'The King and the Subject' to the King's Men
Sir Henry Herbert licenses Massinger's 'The Fair Anchoress of Pausilippo' to the King's Men
Two fiddlers are apprehended at John Heminges' request
The Lord Chamberlain's office grants an allowance to the King's Men for liveries
The Lord Chamberlain's office issues a warrant in payment to the King's Men for their biannual livery allowance.
John Honyman is sworn a groom of the Chamber, 'in the quality of A Player'
The Lord Chamberlain's office issues a warrant to swear in John Thompson a groom of the Chamber, 'in the quality of A Player'
The Lord Chamberlain's office issues a warrant to swear in William Smith as a 'Groome of the Chamber extraordinary'
The Lord Chamberlain's office issues a warrant for charges related to the production of 'A Royal Slave' at Hampton Court
The Lord Chamberlain's office issues a warrant for swearing in six members of the King's Men as grooms of the Chamber
The Lord Chamberlain's office issues Theophilus Bird a ticket of privilege, as one of the King's Men
The Lord Chamberlain's office issues a warrant in payment to the King's Men for performances at Court
Lord Essex petitions the Stationers' Company on behalf of the King's Men to prevent the company's plays from being published
Richard Gunnell is not one of the King's Men
According to a holograph note in an early edition of 'A Game at Chess,' the players claimed to have taken in £1500 before the play was suppressed
The King's Men receive a pass to attend the King on progress
Sir Humphrey Mildmay sees a performance of 'The Foxe playe'
Henry Condell makes his will
The Duke of Buckingham calls for and attends a performance of 'Henry VIII' at the Globe: Robert Gell
The Lord Chamberlain's office issues a warrant to swear in Joseph Taylor as Yeoman of the Revels
The Lord Chamberlain's office issues a certificate to John Heminges
King Charles grants the King's Men a renewed patent
The King's Men receive a warrant to hire new actors
Richard Baxter holds a 'ticket of privilege' as a member of the King's Men
Sir Henry Herbert sends a warrant to the Kings Men to prevent them from performing 'The Tamer Tam'd'
Sir Henry Herbert issues a warrant against a prospective performance of 'The Tamer Tam'd' by the King's Men
Sir Herbert sends a note to the King's Men's bookkeeper, requesting that he 'purge ther parts, as I have the booke'
Sir Henry Herbert notes that he has received an apology from the King's Men in the matter of the 'Tamer Tam'd' controversy
Troupe type
adult players
Country of origin
England
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