In August of 1616, Christopher Beeston acquired the lease to the building and converted it to a theatre (Wickham 117); in 1617, perhaps after damage caused by rioting or destruction caused by fire, Beeston renovated the theatre and rechristened it the Phoenix.
In August of 1616, Christopher Beeston acquired the lease to the building and converted it to a theatre (Wickham 117). In 1617, the building burnt down during rioting, Beeston renovated the theatre and rechristened it the Phoenix.