Details about William Shakespeare's life are scarce, but these are the facts we know.

By the time he reappears again, mentioned in a London pamphlet, Shakespeare has made his way to London without his family and is already working in the theatre. Having gained recognition as an actor ...

History 5 facts about Shakespeare on the anniversary of his death While his birth date is unclear, fans honor the bard by celebrating his day of death -- April 23.

Discover the tragically short life of Hamnet Shakespeare, the boy (potentially) immortalised in his father’s greatest work.

The official teaser trailer has been released for Hamnet, starring Paul Mescal and Jessie Buckley. TV viewers can't get ...

William Shakespeare died on April 23, 1616, so Saturday marks the 400th anniversary of his death. He is traditionally thought to have been born on April 23, 1564, St. George's Day, for symmetry's ...

The 2018 film, All is True, starring Kenneth Branagh as William Shakespeare and Ian McKellen as Shakespeare’s patron, the Earl of Southampton, purports to be a depiction of the Bard’s final ...

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The Nashville Shakespeare Festival kicked off its latest production Thursday, continuing a local tradition that began in 1988 ...

Written by Adam Long, Daniel Singer, and Jess Winfield, ‘The Complete Works’ invites Shakespeare enthusiasts and non-fans alike to experience all 37 of the Bard’s works in less than two hours.

The only portrait of Shakespeare painted from life is set to be cleaned for the first time in 400 years thanks to technological advancements.