Shakespeare and Historical Theatre

William Shakespeare was born in 1564 and died in 1616 on his birthday.

Shakespeares company built the Globe Theatre where most of his plays were performed.

According to church records, Shakespeare married Anne Hathaway, a woman 8 years older than he.

Shakespeare invented over 1700 words in the English language.

The time during which Shakespeare wrote was called the English Renaissance or Elizabethan Era.

Shakespeare himself was a known actor.

Shakespeare wrote mostly in Latin. His works were translated 100 years ago & became popular with English-speaking people

Everyone had to stand during the play, but rich people could pay extra to sit on the stage.

Women were not permitted on stage. Therefore, Juliet was performed by a young boy.

In Shakespeare's time, you had to have a lisence to put on a play.