The Taming of the Shrew
“There's small choice in rotten apples”
Synopsis
It's Lights! Camera! Action! on an Italian silent film set in a bygone era. The suitors are lining up to woo movie mogul Baptista's enchanting film star daughter, Bianca. But there's a catch: Bianca can't marry until her elder sister is wed. Enter Kate — bold, free and fierce, the last thing she wants or needs is a husband. Men conspire to marry this wild woman off to any man who will have her. Enter Petruchio — Navy captain, in need of a wife. The stage is set for one of the most powerful clashes of wills in history.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Damien Ryan
- Original Title
- The Taming of the Shrew
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 48m
- Production Studios
- Queensland Theatre, Australian Theatre Live
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Damien Ryan
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Damien Ryan
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What is The Taming of the Shrew about?
It's Lights! Camera! Action! on an Italian silent film set in a bygone era. The suitors are lining up to woo movie mogul Baptista's enchanting film star daughter, Bianca. But there's a catch: Bianca can't marry until her elder sister is wed. Enter Kate — bold, free and fierce, the last thing she wants or needs is a husband. Men conspire to marry this wild woman off to any man who will have her. Enter Petruchio — Navy captain, in need of a wife. The stage is set for one of the most powerful clashes of wills in history.
Who directed The Taming of the Shrew?
The Taming of the Shrew was directed by Damien Ryan.
Who stars in The Taming of the Shrew?
The principal cast of The Taming of the Shrew includes Ellen Bailey, Nicholas Brown, Leon Cain, Patrick Jhanur, Barbara Lowing.
When was The Taming of the Shrew released and how long is it?
The Taming of the Shrew was released in 2021 with a total runtime of 2h 48m.