James Shirley became something like the house dramatist of the group, which, with its powerful and versatile actors, staged revivals along with new plays; their 1633 production of Marlowe's "The Jew of Malta" (Perkins played Barabas) was a major success.
James Shirley became something like the house dramatist of the group, though plays by Massinger, John Ford, and Thomas Heywood were also important in their repertory. With its powerful and versatile actors, the company staged revivals along with new plays; their 1633 production of Marlowe's "The Jew of Malta" (Perkins played Barabas) was a major success.