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Performance at Whitehall
- When
- 1 November 1611
- Where
- Whitehall Palace
The King's Men performed The Tempest before James I and the court at Whitehall Palace on 1 November 1611.
This event is recorded as the first known performance of the play. It took place on Hallowmas night at the royal residence, which had been the main seat of the English monarchy since 1530.
Sources
- The Tempest Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-28
- Palace of Whitehall Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-13
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