Taming of the Shrew (2013): Cast
Taming of the Shrew is a 2013 comedy directed by Toby Frow, starring Simon Day as Petruchio, Samantha Spiro and Pearce Quigley. It runs 3 hours 2 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 3h 2m (182 min)
- Director
- Toby Frow
- Genre
- Comedy
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Shakespeare's Globe
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Taming of the Shrew About?
The premise of Taming of the Shrew without spoilers.
Shakespeare’s most celebrated comedy introduces a memorable and unconventional couple. The story follows Petruchio, a man determined to marry the sharp-tongued and headstrong Katherina, known for her fiery temper and rebellious nature. He employs various schemes and manipulations to "tame" her, leading to a series of hilarious and often contentious encounters. The play explores themes of courtship, societal expectations, and the power dynamics within relationships, culminating in a thought-provoking and ambiguous ending.
Taming of the Shrew Cast & Characters
Simon Day leads the cast as Petruchio, with Samantha Spiro as Katherina and Pearce Quigley as Grumio. Directed by Toby Frow; 15 actors are credited in all.
- Director Toby Frow
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Simon Day as Petruchio - Samantha Spiro as Katherina
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Pearce Quigley as Grumio - Rick Warden as Hortensio
Also Starring in Taming of the Shrew
· 11 more- Michael Bertenshaw Gremio
- David Beames Vincentio/Tailor
- Jamie Beamish Tranio
- Pip Donaghy Baptista Minola
- Tom Anderson Curtis
- Sarah MacRae Bianca
- Joseph Timms Lucentio
- Tom Godwin Biondello/Page
- Helen Weir Widow
- Christopher Keegan Nathaniel/Servant
- Patrick Driver Pedant
Taming of the Shrew Also Known As
3 alternative titles, including “The Taming of the Shrew - Live at Shakespeare's Globe” and “A Megera Domada”.
- Also known as
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- The Taming of the Shrew - Live at Shakespeare's Globe
- A Megera Domada
- 馴悍記
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Taming of the Shrew FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Taming of the Shrew, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Taming of the Shrew?
Taming of the Shrew runs 3 hours 2 minutes (182 minutes).
When was Taming of the Shrew released?
Taming of the Shrew was released on September 2, 2013.
Who directed Taming of the Shrew?
Taming of the Shrew was directed by Toby Frow.
Who is in the cast of Taming of the Shrew?
Taming of the Shrew stars Simon Day as Petruchio, Samantha Spiro as Katherina and Pearce Quigley as Grumio, among 15 credited actors.
Does Taming of the Shrew have a post-credit scene?
No. Taming of the Shrew has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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