A Glimpse into Shakespeare’s World
The image many people have of William Shakespeare is of the poetic genius writing his plays all alone in his …
Tag: James Burbage
The Troublesome Reign of James Burbage – Part 3
James Burbage’s conflict with his sister-in-law, Margaret Brayne, would not only have personal consequences for his family, but also wider …
The Troublesome Reign of James Burbage – Part 2
Why did James Burbage’s partnership with his brother-in-law, John Brayne, cause him such turmoil and heartache? As we saw …
The Troublesome Reign of James Burbage – Part 1
James Burbage’s playhouse, The Theatre, was the setting for a real life drama as exciting and tragic as any Shakespeare …
An Investigation into Shakespeare’s Lost Years
In 2012, I published Not Wisely but Too Well, an epistolary, biographical novel narrated by William Shakespeare. This was intended …
Deciphering Shakespeare in Love
‘Shakespeare in Love’ is a wonderful film, but as far as historical accuracy is concerned, it’s almost total bunkum from …
The Elizabethan Playing Companies
We cannot be sure which playing companies Shakespeare was associated with during his Lost Years, but we do know what …
Shakespeare Goes to London
Did Shakespeare leave Stratford-upon-Avon after a run-in with the local authorities or did he leave to pursue a literary career? …
The Burbages: First Family of Theatre
There are a lot of myths about where Shakespeare might have been during his Lost Years. If he went directly …