Blackfriars Theatre private stagings and repertory (c. 1608–1642)

1. Blackfriars becomes a “private” indoor play space

   Jan 1, 1576Labels: Richard Farrant, Blackfriars site

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2. James Burbage buys and refits second Blackfriars

   Jan 1, 1596Labels: James Burbage, Second Blackfriars

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3. Children’s companies dominate Blackfriars seasons

   Jan 1, 1599Labels: Children's companies, Blackfriars seasons

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4. New Blackfriars lease syndicate formed

   Aug 9, 1608Labels: Housekeepers syndicate, William Shakespeare

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5. King’s Men begin winter seasons at Blackfriars

   Jan 1, 1609Labels: King's Men, Blackfriars winter

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6. Plague delays full indoor occupancy at Blackfriars

   Dec 1, 1609Labels: Plague closures, King's Men

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7. Beaumont and Fletcher help define Blackfriars style

   Jan 1, 1610Labels: Beaumont and, Tragicomedy

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8. The Tempest recorded at court after public run

   Nov 1, 1611Labels: The Tempest, Whitehall court

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9. Privy Council backs Blackfriars against city pressure

   Jan 1, 1619Labels: Privy Council, City of

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10. Herbert’s licensing regime shapes Blackfriars repertory

    Jan 1, 1623Labels: Sir Henry, Master of

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11. Massinger’s plays thrive at the Blackfriars private house

    Oct 11, 1626Labels: Philip Massinger, The Roman

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12. Parliament orders the closing of all theatres

    Sep 2, 1642Labels: Long Parliament, Theatre closures

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