Taming of the Shrew at Raglan Castle

A fun-packed, energetic, and brilliantly inventive production centred on Shakespeare’s feisty female creation, Katharina, with her scolding tongue and fiery temper!

But this will be a shrew with a difference – for 'Kate' will be played by a man! London-based actor Scott Smith will take on the challenge of the wilful, headstrong Kate while Bristol-born Paul Hampton will be her mad-cap suitor, Petruchio, a gentleman of Verona.

Initially, Kate is an unwilling participant in the relationship, but Petruchio takes on the challenge of 'taming' her and making her an obedient bride.

Meanwhile, the sub-plot features a competition between the suitors of Kate's more amiable sister, Bianca...

It is performed by the Gloucestershire-based Festival Players. A talented touring company of professional actors and musicians, renowned for their outstanding open air Shakespeare performances which aim to make The Bard accessible to all.

In aid of St. John Ambulance.

Picnics welcome.

Tea, coffee & light refreshments available