Get ready...to play your part As a young male actor in the 16th century you have a tough job. You have to perform for rowdy crowds at the Globe theatre work for little money and rehearse for hours each day. Life is far from fun as a Shakespearean Actor.It's tragicTop Tips from experts- Put your dress on. Women aren't allowed to act so it's your job to play the female roles.When plague strikes get out of London Try your luck as a travelling player and take the show on the road.- Keep an eye out for cutpurses. These thieves thrive in busy places like the Glove.- Study hard If you mangle Shakespeare's lines you'll be in trouble.

Author Biography

Jacqueline Morley studied English at Oxford University. She has taught English and History and is the author of numerous books, including award-winning historical non-fiction titles for children. David Antram was born in Brighton, England, in 1958. He studied at Eastbourne College of Art and then worked in advertising for 15 years before becoming a full-time illustrator. He has since illustrated well over 100 titles, mainly for children and young adults, including around 60 in the bestselling 'You Wouldn't Want to Be' series.