Founding of the Rose Theatre
- When
- 1587
- Where
- Bankside, Southwark
- Episodes
- 1
Philip Henslowe built the Rose Theatre in London in 1587. It was the fifth public playhouse in the city and the first located in Bankside, Southwark, outside City of London jurisdiction.
Episodes
Background and detail
Construction and Location. The Rose was constructed by theatre entrepreneur Philip Henslowe in 1587. It stood in Bankside, Southwark, a liberty outside the civic authorities of the City of London, distinguishing it from earlier playhouses in Shoreditch and Whitechapel.
Historical Context. The Rose was the fifth public playhouse built in London, following the Red Lion, The Theatre, the Curtain, and the theatre at Newington Butts. Its location in Southwark allowed it to operate outside the direct control of City officials.
People involved
- Philip Henslowe · Theatre entrepreneur and founder
- Edward Alleyn · Depositor of theatre records
Sources
- The Rose (theatre) Wikipedia, revision of 2026-07-28
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