Viewing Event Record: Theatres close because of the plague

Abstract

Henry Herbert records that, because of the recent increase in plague deaths, the Lord Chamberlain has issued a warrant to suppress all playhouses. Herbert delivered his orders to the 'four companys of players' via George Wilson.

Date Event Recorded

Date
From: 12 May 1636 (Source of claim: transcription)

Date Event Happened

Date
From: 10 May 1636 (Source of claim: externally supplied)

People

Name Event Role(s) Document Role(s)
Herbert, Henry Master of the Revels
Wilson, George servant