Children of the King’s Revels

The Children of the King's Revels, also known as the Children of the Queen's Revels, was a prominent English theater company of boy actors active in the late 16th and early 17th centuries. These troupes of boy actors were popular during the Elizabethan era, often drawn from choir schools and trained in music and acting.12

The Children of the Chapel, a precursor to the Children of the King's Revels, was reorganized under James I in 1603. The company briefly held the name Children of the Queen's Revels but lost royal favor due to controversial plays. The company was later reorganized as the Children of Blackfriars and eventually disbanded around 1615 as interest in children's companies waned.12