Something in this lost play (no copy survived its suppression) offended the Privy Council; in response to its "very seditious and scandalous matter," the Council ordered all the public theatres closed for the rest of the summer.
A provocative element in this now-lost play (no copy remained after it was banned) enraged the Privy Council, prompting them to decree that all public theaters would remain closed throughout the summer due to its "treasonous and indecent nature."