Early Modern London Theatres

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Viewing Troupe Record: Children of the Chapel (III)

Name, as appears in Primary Sources

the children of the queenes Maiesties Chappell
in event: King's Bench, Evans v Kendall: Evans' plea quotes an earlier bond relating to the Blackfriars playhouse

Active Dates

Dates
From: November 1558 To: March 1603 (Source of claim: undefined)

Patrons

Name
Tudor, Elizabeth (1533-1602/3)

Notes

Notes
AKA Children of Blackfriars

Related Events

  • William Hunnis plans to use the Blackfriars as a performance space for the Children of the Chapel
  • King's Bench, Evans v Kendall: Evans' plea quotes an earlier bond relating to the Blackfriars playhouse
  • Nathaniel Giles receives a patent to impress children into the service of the chapel
  • Chamberlain's Office, 'Sharers' Papers': The Burbages and Robinson reply
  • Only certain companies are permitted to play in London: Privy Council
  • Star Chamber, Clifton v Robinson et al: Clifton states his case
  • The Children of Paul's and the Children of the Chapel performed Alexander and Campaspe on Twelfth Night

Troupe type

  • boy players

Country of origin

  • England
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