William Shakespeare was born in 1564 in Stratford-Upon-Avon, England. He had a wife and three children and spent most of his career as an actor and playwright in London, writing 36-37 plays and 154 poems. Some of his most famous works include Romeo and Juliet, Hamlet, and Macbeth. He contributed many words and phrases to the English language that are still used today. Shakespeare died in 1616 at the age of 52 in his hometown of Stratford-Upon-Avon.

1. William Shakespeare What EVERYONE should know about The Bard of Avon

12. Front of Theatre- The point where the audience would enter.

13. London’s Globe – This recreation is in London, England near the location of the original.

14. Groundlings’ Area- Standing room only! The commoners would gather on the floor of the theater for performances.

15. The Balconies- Royalty and the rich would have a seated view above the commoners. Notice that the theater is open air, exposing the actors and the groundlings to the elements.