Margaret Brayne (née Stowers; d. 1593) was an important figure in the early modern theatre industry – particularly about the construction and running of The Theatre in Shoreditch (the playhouse in which William Shakespeare began his career as actor and playwright). Margaret is best known for the lengthy legal battle she fought to regain co-ownership of The Theatre following her husband's death. The documents produced during this dispute provide a large quantity of information about the appearance and management of early modern playhouses as well as the area and contemporary inhabitants of Shoreditch.[1]
- ^ "Before Shakespeare at The National Archives (The Theatre)". Beforeshakespeare.com. 26 July 2018. Retrieved 27 October 2018.