The Taming of the Shrew
Synopsis
Shakespeare's witty battle of the sexes is given a fresh airing in puppet animation. The unlikely bonding of a headstrong Kate and domineering Petruchio is only one aspect of a play about change and the magical transformations that theatre can produce.
Top Cast
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Amanda Root
Kate (voice)
Nigel Le Vaillant
Petruchio (voice)
Malcolm Storry
Sly / Nathaniel (voice)
Manon Edwards
Bianca (voice)
John Warner
Gremio / Servant / Tailor (voice)
Gerald James
Baptista (voice)
Lawmary Champion
Hostess / Widow (voice)
Hilton McRae
Hortensio / Peter (voice)
Richard Pearce
Lucentio (voice)
Mick Walter
Narrator (voice)
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Aida Zyablikova
- Screenplay & Story
- Leon Garfield, William Shakespeare
- Original Score
- Igor Krasilnikov
- Original Title
- The Taming of the Shrew
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 25m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Aida Zyablikova
Leon Garfield, William Shakespeare
Igor Krasilnikov
Leonard Kolvinkovskiy
Tatiana Morgunova
Department Leadership Roster
Aida Zyablikova
Director
Leon Garfield
Writer
Igor Krasilnikov
Original Music Composer
Leonard Kolvinkovskiy
Director of Photography
Tatiana Morgunova
Editor
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Taming of the Shrew
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Taming of the Shrew about?
Shakespeare's witty battle of the sexes is given a fresh airing in puppet animation. The unlikely bonding of a headstrong Kate and domineering Petruchio is only one aspect of a play about change and the magical transformations that theatre can produce.
Who directed The Taming of the Shrew?
The Taming of the Shrew was directed by Aida Zyablikova.
Who stars in The Taming of the Shrew?
The principal cast of The Taming of the Shrew includes Amanda Root, Nigel Le Vaillant, Malcolm Storry, Manon Edwards, John Warner.
When was The Taming of the Shrew released and how long is it?
The Taming of the Shrew was released in 1994 with a total runtime of 25m.
Who composed the musical score for The Taming of the Shrew?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Taming of the Shrew was composed by Igor Krasilnikov.