Join us at Byron Theatre for the first screening of a play from Australian Theatre Live featuring Taming of the Shrew.

It’s Lights! Camera! Action! on an Italian silent film set in a bygone era. The suitors are lining up to woo movie mogul Baptista’s enchanting film star daughter, Bianca. But there’s a catch: Bianca can’t marry until her elder sister is wed.

Enter Kate — bold, free and fierce, the last thing she wants or needs is a husband. Men conspire to marry this wild woman off to any man who will have her. Enter Petruchio — Navy captain, in need of a wife. The stage is set for one of the most powerful clashes of wills in history.

With a sprinkle of old-time movie magic, director Damien Ryan rescues this classic love story from the clutches of controversy, by transporting it to a time when Kate is less of a problem and more of a promise of great women to come. This may not be the Shrew you were expecting, but it will be an irresistible night in the theatre filled with glamour, romance, song and laughter. And a plane.

Content Warnings: sudden loud noises, adult themes including mild sexual references.

Run time 160 mins (including one 20-minute interval)

Please join us in the theatre courtyard during interval for a complimentary tea or coffee, a piece of cake (or two), and a chat about the play.

“A well-executed and deeply engaging play… everyone involved in the production are to be highly commended for turning this Shakespeare avoider into a true fan” THEATRE TRAVELS

“Queensland Theatre’s The Taming of the Shrew is brilliant… a sparkling and intelligent production… beautiful and faultless.” Q NEWS

“An impressive adaptation… bursting with life and humour.” LIMELIGHT

Event Details:

‍12:40 pm - Theatre doors open

1:00 pm - Screening commences

2:10 pm - Interval with afternoon tea (approx)

2.35 pm - Screening recommences

3:45 pm - Screening Ends (approx)

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