Stephen Gosson - Wikipedia
of Playes (1580). The players themselves retaliated by reviving Gosson's own plays. Gosson replied to his various opponents in 1582 by his Playes Confuted
London theatre closure 1642 - Wikipedia
for Stage-plays to cease 22 October 1647: An Ordinance for the Lord Major and City of London, and the Justices of Peace to suppress Stage-playes and Interludes