Thomas Killigrew and Carolean stage rivalry in London, 1660-1682 by Miyoshi, R

“…It argues that this was the crucial period in which the Duke's Company began clearly to surpass its rival. This chapter qualifies the orthodox view that the King’s Company simply lost its battle against the Duke's Company by demonstrating that the two companies also had to contend with a large number of foreign troupes and the rising popularity of music concerts. …”