Shakespeare was and is called “The Bard,” which means poet. His plays are still popular all over the world. The English language has changed over the last 400 years.
So it’s a good idea to study his plays before you see them. Knowing the story makes it easier to follow. Shakespeare can be hard for today's viewers to understand. During the Renaissance, however, they were just popular shows for everyone to enjoy. Shakespearean theater was like today's blockbuster movies. They were full of action, jokes, and epic stories. Queen Elizabeth I was a big fan of the theater. The Globe Theatre was built during her reign, in 1599. Shakespeare’s greatest plays were first staged at the original Globe in London.
This copy of the original Globe was built in London and opened in 1997. Today, you can see Shakespeare’s plays performed there. You can watch the way people in Renaissance England did!
