The Taming of the Shrew

Full Circle Theatre began its journey with The Taming of the Shrew in 2011. Fifteen years later, they return to Padua to reimagine Shakespeare’s fiery comedy of love and power. This production keeps the original text intact, while flipping the genders and placing the story in a High Fae Court inspired by the worlds of fantasy romance (or ‘romantasy’). Here, a brooding faerie prince meets his match in a bold human knight, and their battle of wits ignites a dangerous game of desire, class, and control. Directed by Cayley Wreggitt in her Full Circle Theatre debut, Shrew blends the sharp wit of Shakespeare with the lush atmosphere of Romantasy. In a world where shows like Heated Rivalry are exploring consent, power dynamics, and enemies-to-lovers on our tv screens, Taming of the Shrew will bring that same energy to the stage with a little sprinkle of magic. Expect glamour, sparks, and the best type of tension.