Marlowe's Life

Dramatis Personae

The following characters played an important role in the short drama that was the life of Christopher Marlowe (1564–1593). Click on the links where available to read more about the person, particularly about their interactions with Marlowe.

Plaiemakers & Poets

  • Robert Greene (1558–1592)
  • Gabriel Harvey (c.1552/3–1631)
  • Thomas Kyd (1558–1594)
  • Thomas Nashe (1567–c.1601)
  • Thomas Watson (1555–1592)

Deptford Crew

  • Ingram Frizer (d.1627)
  • Robert Poley (fl.1568–after 1602)
  • Nicholas Skeres (1563–c.1601)
  • Thomas Walsingham (1561–1630)

Further casting to follow...