The Taming of the Shrew

by William Shakespeare

Presented by the Royal Shakespeare Company

"A woman moved is like a fountain troubled"

Charismatic and brash Petruchio of Verona is seeking his fortune through his abilities to gain the hand in marriage of a rich woman, and he’ll do anything. Katharina and Bianca’s father, longing for his daughters to be married, is offering a generous dowry for his daughters’ hands, but not until Katharina is tamed and her wild and unruly ways put to bed.

Will the flamboyant Petruchio succeed in taming Katharina to a submissive life of domesticity? The Royal Shakespeare Company return to Newcastle with Shakespeare’s romantic comedy, directed by Lucy Bailey, exploring love, sexual politics and the art of illusion as part of their 50th Birthday season.

Click here to watch the trailer

Click here to read the 5 star Independent review

Click here to read an interview with Lisa Dillon (Katharina) for The Arts Desk

Please note: there is smoking in this production

All advertised prices are guaranteed until Monday 15 August 2011, we reserve the right to change prices after this time.

£5 tickets for 16-25 year olds (Terms & conditions apply).

Pre-theatre Dining at PASQUALINOS

Pre-theatre meal deal, 5.30/6pm
2 courses for £14.50 (£12.00 for Friends)
Pre-matinee Lunch sittings at 12pm and 12.30pm.
2 courses for £12.50 (£10 for Friends)
(book your table via Box Office)

Sample Menu