Battle of the sexes in Shakespeare’s story
The Taming of the Shrew
A ROMANTIC comedy exploring love and sexual politics will be coming to a stage near you.
The Royal Shakespeare Company’s The Taming of the Shrew, opened earlier this month to rave reviews.
The story, directed by Lucy Bailey, is transported to 1940s Italy and stars Lisa Dillon and David Caves as the sparring lovers, Katharina and Petruchio.
Lucy said: “Although written over 400 years ago, The Taming of the Shrew is a surprisingly modern piece. Shakespeare explodes the orthodox view of marriage as primarily a business transaction that ensures financial security and legitimate descendents.
“Instead he champions marriage as a meeting of souls and an instinctive love bond with one’s true mate.
“What is hilarious and at times disturbing in The Shrew is that these intimate negotiations often take place in painfully public arenas and become a kind of voyeuristic spectator sport for the curious and the idle.
“The beauty of the play is that Kate and Petruchio finally come to a private understanding that is profound and indestructible.”
Actress, Lisa Dillon, is known to millions as Mary Smith in the BBC drama, Cranford. Her stage credits include Desdemona in Othello, The Cherry Orchard and As You Like It.
David Caves has acted in The Beggar’s Opera, Macbeth and Stones in his Pockets.
You can see the Royal Shakespeare Company’s new production of the Bard’s The Taming of the Shrew at Milton Keynes Theatre.
Performances will be from Tuesday, March 6 to Saturday, March 10 at 7.30pm each evening. On the Wednesday and Saturday there will be an additional matinee show at 2.30pm.
Tickets cost from £12 to £30 plus a booking fee. Call the box office on 08448 717652 or book online at www.atgtickets.com/miltonkeynes
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