Under Queen Elizabeth,... «Shakespeare: A Life»
innashpitzberg15 сентября 2013Under Queen Elizabeth, actors had noble patronage. In James's reign they had royal patronage, and the patent (renewed in 1619 and again with slight changes after James's death) testifies to the prominence of the troupe henceforth known as the King's Servants, or the King's men or players.
When the epidemic lets up, declares the patent, Shakespeare's troupe may act in their 'usual house called the Globe', or in any city, university town, or borough in the realm. Justices, mayors, and other officers are to 'permit and suffer' them to perform in shows without hindrance, and must allow 'such former courtesies as hath been given to men of their place and quality'. The patent adds that any 'further favour you shall show to these our servants for our sake we shall take kindly at your hands'.
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