- He may have been travelling, either in England or abroad.
- He may have been working as a tutor or secretary for a wealthy family.
- He may have been involved in theatrical activities, such as acting or writing plays, but there is no concrete evidence to support this.
The only known facts about Shakespeare's life during this period are that he married Anne Hathaway in 1582 and that they had three children together: Susanna in 1583, and twins Hamnet and Judith in 1585.