Master of the Revels
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In 1548 the buttery and frater, with certain other buildings, were let by King Edward to Sir96 Thomas Cawarden, Master of the Revels; and in 1550 they were granted to him outright.
From Shakespearean Playhouses A History of English Theatres from the Beginnings to the Restoration by Adams, Joseph Quincy
Surely an interval of fifty-five years must have made some difference in the penmanship of the worthy Master of the Revels.
From Notes and Queries, Number 35, June 29, 1850 A Medium of Inter-communication for Literary Men, Artists, Antiquaries, Genealogists, etc by Bell, George
Cibber was deputed to attend the Master of the Revels, and to inquire into the justice of his demand, with full powers to settle the dispute amicably.
From A Book of the Play Studies and Illustrations of Histrionic Story, Life, and Character by Cook, Dutton
The history of these players is mainly found in the records of the Master of the Revels and of the Lord Chamberlain.
From Shakespearean Playhouses A History of English Theatres from the Beginnings to the Restoration by Adams, Joseph Quincy
Charles Killigrew at this time filled the office, having succeeded his father Thomas, who had obtained the appointment of Master of the Revels upon the death of Sir Henry Herbert in 1673.
From A Book of the Play Studies and Illustrations of Histrionic Story, Life, and Character by Cook, Dutton
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