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Taming of the Shrew: Brampton's Own Shakespeare Show

Taming of the Shrew: Brampton's Own Shakespeare Show

Various Parks

Jul 18 2024 to Aug 03 2024

Region : Greater Toronto Area     City: Brampton

  •  Add to Calendar 2024-07-18 2024-08-03 America/Toronto Taming of the Shrew: Brampton's Own Shakespeare Show Brampton’s Own Shakespeare Show returns for its third season, bringing a gender-bending spin on William Shakespeare's TAMING OF THE SHREW to three outdoor stages around the city this summer. Grab a chair and a blanket, pack a picnic, and pick the park nearest you to settle in and experience live theatre under the stars. In this version, Noblewoman Bethany has two sons, Nathaniel and Benjamin; one nasty and one sweet. Nasty Nathaniel is married off to Penelope, a clever woman who uses some questionable tactics to tame this feisty man into becoming the “perfect husband”. With a lot of laughs and a tongue-in-cheek commentary on gender norms. No registration or tickets required. PWYC (pay what you can). SHOWTIMES THURSDAYS - CHINGUACOUSY PARK July 18 July 25 August 1 FRIDAYS - MOUNT PLEASANT PARK July 19 July 26 August 2 SATURDAYS - KEN WHILLANS SQUARE July 20 July 27 August 3 Various Parks Lauren Wolanski lauren.wolanski@brampton.ca
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Aug 03

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Brampton’s Own Shakespeare Show returns for its third season, bringing a gender-bending spin on William Shakespeare's TAMING OF THE SHREW to three outdoor stages around the city this summer. Grab a chair and a blanket, pack a picnic, and pick the park nearest you to settle in and experience live theatre under the stars. In this version, Noblewoman Bethany has two sons, Nathaniel and Benjamin; one nasty and one sweet. Nasty Nathaniel is married off to Penelope, a clever woman who uses some questionable tactics to tame this feisty man into becoming the “perfect husband”. With a lot of laughs and a tongue-in-cheek commentary on gender norms. No registration or tickets required. PWYC (pay what you can). SHOWTIMES THURSDAYS - CHINGUACOUSY PARK July 18 July 25 August 1 FRIDAYS - MOUNT PLEASANT PARK July 19 July 26 August 2 SATURDAYS - KEN WHILLANS SQUARE July 20 July 27 August 3