Cosmo

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Historical Records

Performance Records (Henslowe's "diary")


Two records of performance survive in Henslowe’s accounts for early 1592 (new style):

Fol. 8/ Greg I, 15

Res at the comodey of cosmo the 12 of Jenewary 1593 xxxxiiijs
Res at cossmo the 23 of Jeneway 1593 xxiiijs



Theatrical Provenance

"Cosmo," also "The Comedy of Cosmo," was performed at the Rose playhouse by Lord Strange's company during the winter season of 1592-3.

Probable Genre(s)

Comedy

Possible Narrative and Dramatic Sources or Analogues


Information welcome.

References to the Play

Critical Commentary

For What It's Worth

Works Cited