The Taming of the Shrew | Royal Shakespeare Company tickets
Barbican, London
The Taming of the Shrew | Royal Shakespeare Company
The ultimate battle of the sexes is turned on its head in Justin Audibert’s The Taming of the Shrew as 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 power.
‘A landmark production as women take charge’ **** Evening Standard
The RSC’s London production of The Taming of the Shrew is kindly supported by Cockayne – Grants for the Arts and the London Community Foundation.
- Access Information
- Tue 17 Dec, 7.15pm - Audio-described and captioned performance with Touch Tour (5.15pm)
To contact the Access Manager please email access@barbican.org.uk or call 020 7382 7348 during office hours.
- Address
Barbican - Silk Street, London EC2Y 8DS
- Cancellation Policy
No refunds or exchanges after booking.
- Cast
Director Justin Audibert
Set Designer Stephen Brimson Lewis
Costume Designer Hannah Clark
Lighting Matt Peel
Music Ruth Chan
Sound Claire Windsor
Movement Lucy Cullingford
Fights Rachel Bown-Williams, Ruth Cooper-Brown
- Duration
Duration: 2 hours 50 minutes including an interval
- Good To Know
Photos by Ikin Yum (c) RSC
- Times
5 Nov 2019—18 Jan 2020
- Where Do I Go
Barbican Centre, Silk St, London, EC2Y 8DS
By Tube
The venue is within walking distance from a number of London Underground stations, the closest being Barbican, St Paul’s and Moorgate.
By Bus
Bus Route 153 runs directly past the venue. along Chiswell Street. Alight at 'Silk Street'.
It is also close to Bus Route 4 and 56 which serve Barbican tube station.
Barbican, London
Barbican - Silk Street, London EC2Y 8DS
Latest customer reviews
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Taming of the shrew
11 January 2020
Simply stunning performance. Loved the gender reversal. Great costumes and very user-friendly venue. Am booking my next visit very soon.
Donna Hamilton Confirmed ticket purchaser
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fantastic Shrew
11 January 2020
Loved it, it was light yet dark, frothy, joyous, and incredibly funny
Alex Confirmed ticket purchaser
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Taming of the Shrew
10 January 2020
A thoroughly enjoyable evening, though a little strange with the reverse sex change roles. (This took a little time to get used to the truculent Katherine, being played by a man and Petruchia played by a woman. The cast was excellent, particularly Claire Price as Katherine
Margaret Confirmed ticket purchaser
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The Taming of the shrew review
10 January 2020
Really great perspective on the play- enjoyed the role reversal of parts. The play was Very funny. I liked the inclusivity of actors with disabilities in the play. Also the way it was true to Shakespeare and also new and exciting
K Clark Confirmed ticket purchaser
