A Shakespearean Collection

The Taming of the Shrew

English

William Shakespeare’s The Taming of the Shrew is a lively comedy of courtship, disguise, and competing wills. The story centers on the sharp-tongued Katherina and Petruchio, whose unconventional courtship drives the play’s comic conflict, alongside the romantic pursuits and disguises surrounding Katherina’s younger sister, Bianca.

In performance, Shakespeare’s quick exchanges and wordplay bring the characters’ schemes and confrontations to life. The play moves between spirited verbal contests, mistaken identities, and scenes of courtship, balancing broad comedy with questions about marriage, power, and social expectations.

This radio presentation offers a chance to experience the play through spoken performance, where character, rhythm, and dialogue carry the action. Its comic energy comes from the clash of strong personalities and the twists of a plot in which appearances and intentions are continually tested.

This recording is part of the Old Time Radio collection.