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William Shakespeare died on the same day he was born
Shakespeare died on 23 April 1616. He was born in April 1564. No one knows the exact day, but as he was baptised on 26th April, it’s very likely he was born on April 23rd. During his life he wrote at least 37 plays and 150 sonnets.
Shakespeare Activity Sheets
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Theatre to colourColour in this modern theatre in London – an exact copy of a theatre from Shakespeare's time.Age: 5-6 yearsDownload
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Shakespeare activitiesHere's some things to spot and activities based on some of Shakespeare's plays.Age: 5-6 yearsDownload
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Romeo and Juliet activitiesThese actors are performing one of Shakespeare's most famous plays – Romeo and Juliet. Find and fill in all the things on the list, then colour the rest of the scene.Age: 5-6 yearsDownload
At Usborne Quicklinks we've selected some of the best Shakespeare websites for you to visit.
Video clips, guides, quizzes and more about Shakespeare's life and plays.