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THEATRICAL WORKS in 1970-s

1978

Taming of a Shrew

Classical William Shakespeare's play as one of the many of its productions of Royal Shakespeare Company was made in modern style with modern costumes, motorbike and black unbrellas for wedding scene. I've read it was very good with all these brilliant actors. Just look at the list!
Theatre: in 1978 - Royal Shakespeare Theatre, Stratford-upon-Avon; in 1979 - Aldwych Theatre Company: Royal Shakespeare Company Dates: 19 April 1978 - 1979 Running time: 180 mins Writers: William Shakespeare Director: Michael Bogdanov Designer: Chris Dyer Lighting: Chris Ellis Sound and Music: Tony Haynes Actors: Petruchio - Jonathan Pryce Kate - Paola Dionisotti Lucentio - Anthony Higgins Tranio - Ian Charleson Bianca - Zoe Wanamaker Baptista - Paul Brooke Gremio - Paul Webster Hortensio - David Lyon Grumio - David Suchet Biondello - Allan Hendrick Curtis/A Widow - Catherine Riding/Juliet Stevenson Vincentio - George Raistrick A Tailor - James Griffin A Pedant - Geoffrey Freshwater A Haberdasher - Conrad Asquith Reviews: Plays and Players.- 1978.- © 7. (Sally Aire) In every book about productions of Shakespeare's plays it is mention of this play as an example of modern view on the text.

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