Taming of the Shrew
Synopsis
Shakespeare’s most outrageous comedy, The Taming of the Shrew introduces one of theatre’s great screwball double-acts, a couple hell-bent on confusing and outwitting each other right up to the play’s equivocal and controversial conclusion.
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Simon Day
Petruchio
Samantha Spiro
Katherina
Pearce Quigley
Grumio
Sarah MacRae
Bianca
Pip Donaghy
Baptista Minola
Jamie Beamish
Tranio
Michael Bertenshaw
Gremio
Rick Warden
Hortensio
Joseph Timms
Lucentio
Tom Godwin
Biondello/Page
David Beames
Vincentio/Tailor
Helen Weir
Widow
Tom Anderson
Curtis
Patrick Driver
Pedant
Christopher Keegan
Nathaniel/Servant
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Toby Frow
- Screenplay & Story
- William Shakespeare
- Original Title
- Taming of the Shrew
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 3h 2m
- Production Studios
- Shakespeare's Globe
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Toby Frow
William Shakespeare
Department Leadership Roster
Toby Frow
Director
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What is Taming of the Shrew about?
Shakespeare’s most outrageous comedy, The Taming of the Shrew introduces one of theatre’s great screwball double-acts, a couple hell-bent on confusing and outwitting each other right up to the play’s equivocal and controversial conclusion.
Who directed Taming of the Shrew?
Taming of the Shrew was directed by Toby Frow.
Who stars in Taming of the Shrew?
The principal cast of Taming of the Shrew includes Simon Day, Samantha Spiro, Pearce Quigley, Sarah MacRae, Pip Donaghy.
When was Taming of the Shrew released and how long is it?
Taming of the Shrew was released in 2013 with a total runtime of 3h 2m.