The Phoenix. 1603–4
S. R. 1607, May 9 (Buck). ‘A Booke called The Phenix.’ Arthur Johnson (Arber, iii. 348).
1607. The Phoenix, As It hath beene sundry times Acted by the Children of Paules. And presented before his Maiestie. E. A. for A. I.
1630. T. H. for R. Meighen.
The only available performance before James was on 20 Feb. 1604, and the imitation of Volpone (1605) suggested by Fleay, ii. 92, is not clear enough to cause any difficulty. Knights are satirized in I. vi. 150, II. iii. 4, and there is an allusion to the unsettled state of Ireland in I. v. 6.
A Trick to Catch the Old One. 1604 < > 6 (?)
S. R. 1607, Oct. 7 (Buck). ‘Twoo plaies ... thother A trick to catche the old one.’ George Eld (Arber, iii. 360).
1608. A Trick to Catch the Old One. As it hath beene lately Acted, by the Children of Paules. George Eld.
1608.... As it hath beene often in Action, both at Paules, and the Black Fryers. Presented before his Maiestie on New yeares night last. Composed by T. M. G. E. sold by Henry Rockett. [Another issue.]
1616.... By T. Middleton. George Eld for Thomas Langley.