Culture & Traditions
William Shakespeare
William Shakespeare was a playwright, poet and actor, born in Stratford-upon-Avon in 1564. He wrote many famous plays and poems, and his works and phrases are still widely used and performed around the world today.
Key facts
- ◆ Shakespeare was born in Stratford-upon-Avon.
- ◆ He wrote plays such as Hamlet, Romeo and Juliet and Macbeth.
- ◆ Many phrases from his plays are still used in everyday English.
- ◆ His works are performed at the Globe Theatre in London.