A theatre for training young actors, this one was based at the theatre on Vere Street which had been the headquarters of the King’s Company from 1660-1663.
See also the Nursery Theatre.
Daily entries from the 17th century London diary
A theatre for training young actors, this one was based at the theatre on Vere Street which had been the headquarters of the King’s Company from 1660-1663.
See also the Nursery Theatre.
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‘nursery, n. and adj. < Middle French . . . .2.c. A theatre established in London for the training of actors. Obs. 1664 S. Pepys Diary 2 Aug. (1971) V. 230 Tom Killigrew..is setting up a Nursery; that is, is going to build a house in Moore fields wherein he will have common plays acted . . ‘ (OED)
Specifically a theatre for training young actors, this one was based at the theatre on Vere Street which had been the headquarters of the King’s Company from 8 November1660 - 7 May 1663.: see https://www.pepysdiary.com/diary/1663/05/07/#c551167