Painter's Daughter, The

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Historical Records

Historical Records

Government Documents

Accounts of the Office of the Revels



The Paynters daughter showen at Hampton Court on St Stevens daie
at night, enacted by th'erle of warwickes seruntes
Toolie showen at Hampton Court on St Iohns daie at night enacted by the
Histories &          } Lord Howardes seruauntes.
Invencions          }   vj       The historie of the Collyer showen at Hampton Court on the Sundaie
showen within  } folowing enacted by th'erle of Leicesters men
the tyme               }   viz   The historie of Error showen at Hampton Court on Newyeres daie at
aforesaid               } night, enacted by the Children of Powles.
The historye of Mutius Sceuola showen at Hampton Court on Twelf
daie at night, enacted by the Children of windsore and the Chappell
The hystorye of the Cenofalles showen at Hampton Court on Candlemas
day at night, enacted by the lord Chamberleyn his men.


Theatrical Provenance

As a member of the repertory of Warwick's men, "The Painter's Daughter" was likely performed also by the company in London and in the provinces. In the vicinity of London, its venue was most likely the playhouse at Newington.

Probable Genre(s)

Romance? Harbage

Possible Narrative and Dramatic Sources or Analogues

Information welcome.

References to the Play

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Critical Commentary

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For What It's Worth


Ingram observes that "[t]here seems to be some credible evidence for locating Warwick's players at the Butts from its first opening until 1580" (p. 236).



Works Cited

Ingram, William. The Business of Playing. Ithaca: Cornell University Press, 1992.



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