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The Vizible Threat of Stage Plays in London
A late 17th century letter laments stage plays as devilish and corrupt, condemning actors and libellers. It notes a new playhouse in Goodman's Fields near Rosemary Lane, suggests women and sailors gain from the venue, and warns that courtiers tolerate vice. It argues Queen Elizabeth's bans and fears Papist plots.
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Azrry Clitus
Zibelling Club
George Powell
England
Rome
Primitive Church
Elizabeth
Clacen
Lenteness
William
Crowdero
Dean
Francisco
Ad Sraith
Goodmans
Fields
Prescot
Chambers Street
Rosemary-Lane
Rag- Fair
Lincolns-law- Fields
Mempers
Knockvargis
Tower-Hif Park
Rosemary-Lane Furlieu
London
Fell