 Through the 1590s, only two companies of adult players, the Lord Chamberlain's Men and the Admiral's Men, had been officially allowed in London.Worcester was able to make his company the third, with a license of the Privy Council as of 31 March 1602.The company was initially supposed to play only at the Boar's Head Inn; but by August of that year they were negotiating with Philip Henslowe.