The Taming of the Shrew

Get ready to step into the world of an absurd carnival as this vicious comedy returns to Shakespeare’s Globe Theatre

Key information

Run time

2hrs

Recommended age

All ages

Genre

Play

About the show

Enjoy one of Shakespeare’s most intricate comedies in London at the emblematic Globe Theatre.

Lucentio is determined to win the beautiful Bianca’s hand in marriage. When her father declares that older sister Katherina must be wedded first, the competition to mould the fiercely independent Katherina into obedient wifey material begins.
Petruchio is both larger-than-life and the front runner. But the proud Katherina is going to take shocking levels of manipulation if she is to be won over as his bride.
This is Director Jude Christian debut at the Globe Theatre and he is taking on Shakespeare’s challenging early comedy that asks us where we draw the line between entertainment and complicity, reality and the absurd?

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Children information

The Globe does not have age limits for this production.
Children must be accompanied by a paying adult aged at least 18 years old.
The play contains sexual references, misogynistic themes and some adult language.

Accessibility information

Please contact us if you require any accessibility information with regard to this theatre.

Ticket restrictions

Theatre show tickets are non-refundable, non-exchangeable and non-amendable, unfortunately.

Additional information

Once you select the date and time, hit the ‘View seats’ button to check the availability and price of your preferred seats.
Your purchase will be timed so you will have 10 minutes to complete it.
Please note the producers cannot guarantee the appearance of any particular artist.

The show’s live date and timeslot availability can be seen before booking.

Please arrive 30-45 minutes before the event start time to aid with the safe movement of customers around the venue.
The schedule is subject to change and may be affected by contracts, holidays, illness or events beyond the producers’ control.

Regular operating times at The Globe are:

Monday - Saturday: 2:00 pm, 7:30 pm.

How to get there

Address: Globe Theatre, Shakespeare’s Globe, 21 New Globe Walk, London SE1 9DT, England, United Kingdom.
Nearest Underground and train stations: Blackfriars, London Bridge.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the age recommendation for The Taming of the Shrew | Globe?
The venue has no age limits on our production.
Some of Shakespeare’s Plays explore scenes which some children may find upsetting.
What is The Taming of the Shrew about?
It is an absurd carnival of stories layered one onto another and grapped up in one of the most vicious comedies written by William Shakespeare.