William Shakespeare was the greatest English poet and playwright, whose work had a fundamental impact on the development of world theatrical art. Shakespeare was born and raised in Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwickshire. From 1594, he was an actor, playwright, and co-owner of the leading London theatre company, the Lord Chamberlain's Men (later known as the King's Men from 1603), which was considered the best in the city. It was this company that built the famous Globe Theatre in 1599, which became the main stage for his works. Shakespeare's literary legacy includes 38 plays spanning the genres of tragedy, comedy, and historical chronicle. Among his most famous tragedies are "Hamlet", "Romeo and Juliet", "King Lear", "Othello", and "Macbeth". His notable comedies include "A Midsummer Night's Dream", "The Merchant of Venice", and "Twelfth Night", while his historical chronicles feature "Richard III" and "Henry V". In his later period, he turned to the genre of tragicomedy, with "The Winter's Tale" and "The Tempest" serving as prime examples. Shakespeare's plays have been translated into all major languages and are performed on stage more frequently than the works of any other playwright in history. The online collection of the Bakhrushin Theatre Museum holds materials related to the productions of William Shakespeare's works and his unique contribution to the development of world theatrical art.