How it all began in Stratford-upon-Avon…  This English town is famous for the birthplace of William Shakespeare (1564—1616), one of the greatest writers in the world. He founded the Theatre in England.

It was the 16th century. When William was a young man, there were no theatres in Eng­land. Groups of actors travelled from town to town and played in different places, usually out-of-doors. Sometimes actors came to Stratford. Young Wil­liam went to see all their shows and liked them very much. He wanted to become an actor. Sometimes he wrote little plays himself and staged them with  his  friends.

Вильям Шекспир. Это одно из тех имен, которое до сих пор заставляет людей удивляться, восхищаться и задумываться. Наша планета движется вперед, но звезда великого Шекспира светит постоянно.