Shakespeare's Life

Shakespeare's life

William Shakespeare lived more than 400 years ago, and many records from that time are lost or never existed, so we don't know everything about his life. We do know that Shakespeare's life revolved around two locations: Stratford and London. He grew up, had a family, and bought property in Stratford, but he worked in London, the center of English theatre. As an actor, a playwright, and a partner in a leading acting company, he became both prosperous and well-known. Even without knowing everything about his life, fans of Shakespeare have imagined and reimagined him according to their own tastes. Watch these videos and see what you can find out about his life.