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The Taming of the Shrew 2008 |
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Written by Dean Beedell (webmaster)
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16th-19th July 2008.
7:45pm.
Gates open for picnics 6.30pm |
The Taming of the Shrew
Directed by Mike
Huntington.
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Set in the idyllic
gardens of Peel Fold, HAODS latest Shakespearian offering sees the
flamboyant Petruchio winning the unruly Katherina's hand in
marriage. Will his unconventional methods succeed in curing her temper and
scolding tongue? Shakespeare explores the sexual politics of marriage in one of
his earliest and most controversial comedies.
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Baptista Minola, a wealthy citizen of Padua |
Tim Green |
| Katherina, Baptista’s eldest
daughter |
Grainne Harling
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Bianca, Baptista’s youngest daughter |
Jeanette Gibson |
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Petrucio, gentleman of Verona, |
Tim Harling
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Grumio, servant to Petrucio |
Neil Allen
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Curtis, house-keeper to Petrucio |
Julie Huntington |
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Vincentio, an old gentleman of Pisa |
Martin Jarvis
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Lucentio, Vincentio’s son |
James Hassler
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Tranio, servant to Lucentio |
Paul Cockfield
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| Biondello, servant to Lucentio |
Jim Gleave
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Gremio, suiter to Bianca |
Richard Evans
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Hortensio, suiter to Bianca |
Gareth Saunders |
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Pedant, a wealthy traveller |
Andy James
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| Widow,
friend to Baptista |
Julie Huntington
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| Servants to Petrucio |
Jenny Haywood, Leah Corlett,
Peggie Wilcock, David Parsonson |
| Tailor |
Terry Rymer.
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| Haberdasher |
David Parsonson
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Peel Fold is a charming character house on the banks of
the River Thames, close to Marsh lock. This beautiful setting was once
home to Britsh comedienne Beatrice Lilly and between 16th - 19th July,
it will be home to the cast of The Taming of the Shrew.
Gates will open from 6:30pm for you to come along with a picnic and
soak up the atmosphere before the show. A licensed bar will be
available, as well as Tea & Coffee.
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