The document describes three guided walking tours that follow William Shakespeare's path through London from his early life in Shoreditch to his success in the City of London. Each tour focuses on a different area: Act 1 in Shoreditch covers Shakespeare's early life and work in London's first theaters. Act 2 in Southwark explores the Globe and Rose Theaters where Shakespeare was at his peak. Act 3 in the City tracks Shakespeare and his company as they moved across the river and his lodgings in Silver Street. The tours run Saturdays and cost £10 each.

1. Shakespeare in London Walks
Follow Shakespeare’s path to fame and fortune on three separate but connected guided walks.
From seedy Shoreditch to the City’s affluent West End via outlaw Southwark. Footprints
guides read between the lines at theatres, inns and other sites which played key roles in
William’s development into England’s foremost playwright. One or more walks run every
Saturday morning - visit our web site to book a place.
Act 1 Shakespeare in Shoreditch
The ruff guide to Shakespeare’s early life in edgy Elizabethan
Shoreditch. Discover the sites of London’s first purpose-built
theatres plus other hidden locations where Will and friends
earned their writing and acting spurs.
Starts: Shoreditch High Street Ends: London Bridge
Act 2 Shakespeare on Bankside
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The Bard at his peak in Elizabethan London’s notorious red light
district. See the Globe and Rose theatres with a full supporting
cast of narrow cobbled streets, coaching inns, bear-bating pits,
brothels and intense thespian rivalry.
Starts: Southwark Cathedral Ends: The Globe Theatre
Act 3 Shakespeare in the City
Track Shakespeare and his King’s Men acting company as they
transfer across the river to the West End (of the City). Find the
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old Blackfriars theatre site and the priory gatehouse bought by
the now rich playwright. Visit pubs and other buildings known
by the Bard and stand near the site of his Silver Street lodgings.
Starts: Tate Modern Ends: Museum of London
Each of the three acts is a walk lasting 90 mins to two hours.
Price per walk: £10 (£7.50 for concessions)
We run one or more walks every Saturday morning.
Book online at: www.footprintsof london.com/shakespeare