General Knowledge
What is Shakespeare's first name?
William
Who did Shakespeare marry?
Anne Hathaway
Name 5 famous Shakespeare plays
Romeo and Juliet
Hamlet
Othello
Richard III
Julius Ceaser
Macbeth
The Merchant of Venice
What was the name of the famous London Theatre built in 1599 where performances occured?
The Globe Theatre
At what age did Shakespeare leave school?
How many siblings did Shakespeare have?
4
What year did Shakespeare's first collected edition of plays publish in?
1623
What did Shakespeare's acting company. 'The Lord Chamberlain's Men' do in 1599?
Built the Globe Theatre
What was Shakespeare's Date of Birth?
Unknown- but it is accepted as the 23rd April, 1564
What were the names of Shakespeare and Anne Hathaway's three children?
Susanna Shakespeare, Judith Shakespeare, and Hamnet Shakespeare
In 1597, what role was Shakespeare pursuing alongside drama?
Acting
What did the Globe Theatre look like, and how many people could it cater to?
It was a large wooden structure, capable of holding 3000 people, with an open roof, allowing natural light to illuminte the performances.
Which town was Shakespeare born in?
Stratford-upon-Avon
What school did Shakespeare go to?
He attended a local Grammar School
Who was Shakespeare's patron?
Earl of Southampton
What happned to the Globe Theatre in 1613, 1644 and 1997?
In 1613, the theatre was burnt down
A year later it was rebuilt, and by 1644 it was demolished again.
A modernised version was created in 1997 near the original site.