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Founding of the Rose Theatre

When
1587
Where
Bankside, Southwark
Part of
Founding of the Rose Theatre

Philip Henslowe built the Rose Theatre in London in 1587, establishing it as the first playhouse in Bankside, Southwark.

The Rose was built by Philip Henslowe in 1587. It was the fifth public playhouse in London and the first situated in Bankside, Southwark, outside the City of London's jurisdiction.

Sources

  1. The Rose (theatre) Wikipedia, revision of 2026-07-28

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