What did shakespeare do when he arrived in london?
William Shakespeare came to London in the 1580s and quickly established himself as an actor and playwright. He first worked for the Lord Chamberlain's Men, one of the leading acting companies of the time, and went on to become a shareholder in the company. Shakespeare's plays were performed at the Globe Theatre and other London playhouses, and he became one of the most popular and successful playwrights of his time.