Thursday 27 February 2020

27 February, 1596 - The Blind Beggar of Alexandria

Here's what the Admiral's Men performed at the Rose playhouse on this day, 424 years ago...

Henslowe writes: ye 26 of febreary 1595 ... R at the blind beager ... iijll

In modern English: [27th] February, [1596] ... Received at The Blind Beggar ... 
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Beggars in Alexandria; an undated photograph
from Brooklyn Museum's Lantern Slide Collection
Today, the Admiral's Men revived The Blind Beggar of Alexandria, a comedy by George Chapman about a master of disguise. You can read more about it in the entry for 12 February.

The company has rushed The Blind Beggar back to the stage after only a few days and it has exceeded expectations by filling the theatre! This play is proving to be a very big hit.

Henslowe links



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