One of Charles ' early acts as king was to license the formation of two acting companies and to legalize acting as a profession for women .
Charles II had been restored to the English throne in 1660 , and quickly reinstated the theatre .
One of Charles II ' early acts as king was to license the formation of two acting companies and to legalize acting as a profession for women .
Charles II had been restored to the English throne in 1660 , and quickly reinstated the theatre .