The Taming of the Shrew is both an enduringly popular and enduringly provocative play. Many have argued that it should never be performed, yet a recent box office survey suggests that it is Shakespeare’s second most popular play with audiences at the RSC.
This production is being staged in tandem with John Fletcher’s sequel, The Tamer Tamed, sometimes known as The Woman’s Prize.
‘About the Play’ gives background information to the plays. Here you will find more about the characters, plot synopses and a brief performance history of The Taming of the Shrew. There are also interviews with actors, the director, the designer and a member of the RSC wig department.
This production is being staged in tandem with John Fletcher’s sequel, The Tamer Tamed, sometimes known as The Woman’s Prize.
‘About the Play’ gives background information to the plays. Here you will find more about the characters, plot synopses and a brief performance history of The Taming of the Shrew. There are also interviews with actors, the director, the designer and a member of the RSC wig department.