Shakespeare at home
Shakespeare’s words have now found their way to every corner of the world.
But even during his lifetime, his plays were able to reach far beyond the places we most associate with Shakespeare, like London's Globe Theatre or his hometown of Stratford-upon Avon.
With his acting troupe - The King’s Men (originally the Lord Chamberlain’s Men) - William Shakespeare plays were heard around the country.
So where did the Bard and his troupe go on tour? Was Shakespeare always with them? How far did his plays reach?
On the road
Click or tap below to uncover five places that Shakespeare, his plays or his acting troupe visited in his lifetime. What does his tour tell us about Elizabethan England?
All editorial material is courtesy of the Records of Early English Drama (REED).
Learn more about this topic:
How did people really speak in Shakespearean England? document
A look at Shakespeare’s plays and how well they can be said to represent the Elizabethan language.
A day in the life of William Shakespeare. document
A timeline showing an imagined day in the life of William Shakespeare in Stratford-upon-Avon circa 1604. Made in association with the Shakespeare Birthplace Trust.
How has Shakespeare influenced us? document
A 60-second animation that examines how the words Shakespeare used, and the films based on his work, continue to influence us today.
