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The flamboyant Petruchio wins the unruly Kate's hand in marriage. Will his unconventional methods succeed in curing her temper and scolding tongue? Shakespeare explores the sexual politics of marriage in one of his earliest and most controversial comedies.
Michelle Gomez joins the RSC for the first time to play Kate. She is perhaps best known for her role in the Channel 4 comedy Green Wing, while her most recent stage appearance was in the acclaimed West End production of Boeing Boeing at The Comedy Theatre. Stephen Boxer returns to the company to play Petruchio, having last appeared with the RSC in the 1999 production of Bartholomew Fair. His other RSC credits include the role of Angelo in Michael Boyd's 1998 production of Measure for Measure, whilst his many television credits include his current role as Dr Joe Fenton in BBC1's Doctors.
The Taming of the Shrew is directed by Conall Morrison, whose production of Macbeth played in the Swan Theatre in 2007. Conall is an Associate Artist of the Abbey Theatre, Dublin where his productions include The Bacchae of Baghdad, Hamlet and his own adaptation of Patrick Kavanagh's Tarry Flynn. He also recently directed La Traviata for the ENO at the Coliseum in London.
Dates:
Opens 12th February 2009
Limited engagement until 7th March 2009
Cast
Michelle Gomez as Kate
Arsher Ali - 1st Huntsman
Jade Anouka - 4th Servant
Will Beck - Grumio
Stephen Boxer - Petruchio
Keir Charles - Tranio
John Paul Connolly - Tailor
Simon Darwen - 3rd Servant
Adrian Decosta - 2nd Huntsman
Leonard Fenton - Vincentio
James Garnon - Curtis
Amanda Hadingue - Lady/Widow
David Hargreaves - Baptista
Amara Karan - Bianca
Sean Kearns - Hortensio
Jack Laskey - Biondello
Patrick Moy - Lucentio
Will Sharpe - Bartholomew (Page)
Peter Shorey - Gremio
Larrington Walker - Pedant
Creative
Author, William Shakespeare
Director Conall Morrison
Set Designer Francis O'connor
Costume Designer Joan O'clery
Lighting Paul Keogan
Music Conor Lineham
Sound Designer Mike Compton
Movement Joyce Henderson
Fight Director Malcolm Ranson
Running time: 3 hours an 20 minutes including one 20 minute intermission
Audience: The Taming of the Shrew is suitable for all audiences
Show times: tba
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