The Taming of The Shrew - 18-27 July 2025
Synopsis
Katherina has never quite fit the mold in the impossibly over-filtered meat market of modern beauty standards in which her insta-perfect sister Bianca seems so at home.
However, with studly suitors knocking, Kate is stalling her beloved sister's quest to climb the social ladder. Cue Petruchio, whose not-quite-sigma strategies ensure that fun and games ensue. But has he bitten off more than he can chew? For he's never encountered the likes of this shrew...
Theatre Space North East present Shakespeare's classic in a modern-verse translation by Amy Freed in association with Play On Shakespeare.
📅 Fri 18th - Sun 20th July 2025
📌 St Peter’s Church, Sunderland, SR6 0DY
🕒 6pm (Saturday matinee 1.30pm)
⌛ 100 mins approx.
💳 Pay What You Can/Donation
📅 Weds 23rd - Sun 27th July 2025
📌 Durham Fringe Festival - Palace Green Stretch Tent
🕒 8.45pm ‘after dinner’ slot
⌛ 100 mins approx.
💳 £10
Credits/Cast:
Written by William Shakespeare
Translated by Amy Freed
Directed by Corinne Kilvington
Assistant Direction by Tom Eastwood
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