When was he born?
He was born the 23rd of April of 1564.
Where was he born?
He was born in Stratford-upon-Avon in the English Midlands.
What was his family?
The family were important in the town, especially the Shakespeare's father that he was a glove-maker.
Who was his wife?
His wife was Anne Hathaway.
Did he have children?
Yes, he had three childrens with his wife. Hamnet, a boy who died when he was eleven years old, Susana and Judith.
How old was he when he died?
He was died when he was fifty-two years old.
SHAKESPEARE'S TIME
Who was the Queen and King during Shakespeare's life?
Elizabeth the First Queen of England. He didn't have a husband.
What country was a great rival of England during this time?
Spain
What happened with the Spanish Armada?
Philip the Second, King of Spain and Spanish Armada's boss, had attempted to invade the England.
Why was the Elisabethan era describen as golden?
Because the country had made great progress in many different areas (travelling by sea, exploration, war, music, architecture, drama and poetry) and England had become a major power in the Europe.
SHAKESPEARE'S CAREER
How many plays did he write?
He wrote thirty-eight plays.
How many poems did he write?
He wrote over three hundred poems.
Find the title in English and Catalan/Spanish of one comedy, one tragedy and one poem.
Comedy: A Midsummer Night's Dream - El sueño de una noche de verano
Tragedy: Othello, the Moor of Venice - Otelo, el moro de Venecia
Poem: Sonnet I - Soneto I
What is the Globe?
The Globe was certainly the most magnificent Theater London had ever seen.
Where is the Globe? Find and copy a map of its location
The Globe is in London, it was situated just a few hundred yards from the Rose Theatre.
What plays are performed in the Globe this month?
James Burbag, Richard and Cuthbert, etc.
When was the Globe first built?
In London.
How long did Shakespeare work there in the Globe?
Shakespeare worked in the Globe until he was died.
What was the name of his theatre company?
Chamberlain's men.
What happened to the Globe in 1644?
The Globe was demolished by Giles Allen.
Who built the Globe again and when?
Sam Wanamaker in 1997.
SHAKESPEARE'S FAME
His words are used today around the world.
“household wor”
How many words did he supposedly invent in the English language?
A lot
In which play did he say "To be or not to be. That is the question"?
In Hamlet
Look for another famous word/quotation invented by Shakespeare and translate it into Catalan/Spanish
assassination - assassinat/asesinato
CURIOSITIES
Who died on the same day as Shakespeare?
Miguel de Cervantes
What was Shakespeare's nick?
Nicholas Shakespeare
How many films have been adapted from his work?
Have been 420 films the Shakespeare's work
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