The ultimate battle of the sexes is turned on its head in this ‘deftly provocative and exuberantly entertaining’ (The Times) production in which the 1590s are reimagined – with women in charge.
In this radical take on Shakespeare’s fierce and energetic comedy of gender, Baptista Minola is seeking to marry off her two sons, the sweet-tempered Bianco and the rebellious Katherine. Cue an explosive courtship and a keenly witty portrayal of hierarchy and control.
Taking inspiration from the novel The Power by Naomi Alderman, Justin Audibert directs a revelatory The Taming of the Shrew, set in a matriarchal world, with sumptuous Elizabethan costumes.
Creative team
Justin Audibert Director
Stephen Brimson Lewis Set Design
Hannah Clark Costumes
Matt Peel Lighting
Ruth Chan Music
Claire Windsor Sound
Lucy Cullingford Movement
Rachel Bown-Williams, Ruth Cooper-Brown Fights
Cast
Joseph Arkley
Charlotte Arrowsmith
Hannah Azuonye
Melody Brown
Richard Clews
James Cooney
Amelia Donkor
Laura Elsworthy
Amanda Harris
Emily Johnstone
Alex Jones
Alexander Mushore
Michael Patrick
Claire Price
Sophie Stanton
Aaron Thiara
Amy Trigg
Leo Wan
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