The Taming of the Shrew, The Globe
/The Taming of the Shrew
Presented in English
Shakespeare’s Globe, London
May 13-August 6, 2016
Losing none of its power to provoke and sometimes outrage, Shakespeare’s controversial double-act gets a thoroughly fresh, fast and distinctly Irish makeover. Caroline Byrne’s production transports The Taming of the Shrew to the Easter Rising of 1916 in Ireland – the design and costumes of this production will reflect this setting.
Cast:
Amy Conroy (Widow/Haberdasher)
Louis Dempsey (Vincentio)
Imogen Doel (Tranio)
Aoife Duffin (Katherine)
Sean Fox (Ensemble)
Colm Gormley (Hortensio)
Aaron Heffernan (Lucentio)
Genevieve Hulme-Beaman (Bianca)
Raymond Keane (Gremio)
Gary Lilburn (Baptista)
Molly Logan (Biondello)
Edward MacLiam (Petruchio)
Helen Norton (Grumio)
Ayoola Smart (Ensemble)
Creative Team:
Caroline Byrne (Director)
Morna Regan (Dramaturg & Lyricist)
Chiara Stephenson (Set & Costume Designer)
Bill Barclay (Composer)
Emma Martin (Choreographer)
On Twitter:
@The_Globe
For more information:
http://www.shakespearesglobe.com/theatre/whats-on/globe-theatre/the-taming-of-the-shrew-2016
Actor Interviews:
Tranio, played by Imogen Doel
http://www.shakespearesglobe.com/discovery-space/adopt-an-actor/archive/tranio-played-by-imogen-doel
Katherine, (originally) played by Kathy Rose O’Brien:
http://www.shakespearesglobe.com/discovery-space/adopt-an-actor/archive/katherine-played-by-kathy-rose-o-brien
Selected Reviews:
http://www.ft.com/cms/s/0/eac5a07a-2bcb-11e6-a18d-a96ab29e3c95.html#axzz4De2YNjur
Audience Twitter Responses:
http://blog.shakespearesglobe.com/post/144596513963/the-taming-of-the-shrew-audience-reactions
Study Day:
A day of workshops, seminars and lively discussion exploring The Taming of the Shrew, led by Globe Theatre artists and leading Shakespeare scholars.
Company Q&A:
A chaired Q&A session following the matinee performance The Taming of the Shrew, in which theatre company members share their experiences.
Introductory Lectures:
Inspiring introductory talks about the plays in the Sam Wanamaker Playhouse season, given by leading Shakespeare scholars and supported by Globe actors.
