London theatres (and their audiences) [ Sports & Leisure ]
… In 1660, however, the king issued letters patent for the creation of the King’s and the Duke’s companies to two of his family members, effectively transforming the theatre into a duopoly. The companies would be directed under the patronage … of Thomas Killigrew and William Davenant, respectively. Charles II would regularly frequent the theatre in company with family, the royal court, or foreign ambassadors. 2 . Though in truth, the ban was never completely effective, as Susan …
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