William Shakespeare is probably the most famous playwright of all time. It is therefore quite surprising that little

William Shakespeare is probably the most famous playwright of all time. It is therefore quite surprising that little is known about his life. There is a period between 1586 and 1592 which is a complete mystery even today. Was he a teacher in Wales, a travelling actor or perhaps a spy during these/those years? A new Spanish film, Miguel and William, may add another theory to the existing ones. The film-makers are suggesting, that Shakespeare spent this time in Spain with Miguel Cervantes, author of the famous novel Don Quixote. And there seems to be some evidence for this. Both men had left [к тому времени уже бросили жен] their wives at that period and the film offers a romantic reason too – a Spanish actress called Leonor that both men are believed to be in love.