Edmund Tilney

Edmund Tilney was an English courtier and administrator who served as the Master of the Revels from 1579 to 1610. In this role, he was responsible for overseeing and licensing theatrical productions at the English royal court, acting as a censor to ensure plays were appropriate. Tilney played a key role in shaping the theatrical culture of Elizabethan England, controlling what was performed and influencing the development of early modern drama. His work helped regulate the content of plays during a time of evolving artistic expression, making him an important figure in English theatrical history.