The Taming of the Shrew presented by Melbourne Shakespeare Company tickets
About The Taming of the Shrew
This autumn, Melbourne Shakespeare Company kicks off our 2026 season with a vibrant outdoor musical production of Shakespeare’s The Taming of the Shrew.
Set against the picturesque backdrop of Central Park, Malvern, this lively new adaptation blends witty wordplay, toe-tapping tunes, and dazzling choreography to bring the Bard’s battle of the sexes to life like never before. Directed by Emma Austin, the production transforms Shakespeare’s classic comedy into a joyful, music-filled spectacle perfect for a balmy Melbourne evening.
Pack a picnic, gather your friends, and prepare to be swept up in a fast-paced, high-energy production brimming with romance, rivalry, and revelry. Whether you’re a Shakespeare aficionado or a first-time theatregoer, this is the perfect way to welcome in the season.
This production is proudly supported by the City of Stonnington.
Run time
1hr 30min. No interval.
Categories
Age
Ages 10+.
Start date
27th February, 2026
End date
15th March, 2026
Venue
Central Park, Malvern
Directions
Use the Site Map to find the performance area and ticket booth in Central Park.
GETTING TO THE VENUE
BY TRAM:
Route 5 along Wattletree Road
BY BUS:
Route 624 along Burke Road
More information about The Taming of the Shrew
Director: Emma Austin
Musical Director: Natalia Calia
Movement Director & Fight Choreographer: Lyndall Grant
Artistic Director: Jennifer Sarah Dean
Producer & Production Manager: Seamus Allan
Set Designer: Leah Downey
Costume Designer: Jemima Eva
Stage Manager: Steph Watson
Graphic Designer: Michael Mack
Photographer: Nick Robertson
CAST
Sly/Tailor: Ali Samaei
Lucentia: Charlie Morris
Vincentio/Curtis: Chris Broadstock
Hortensia: Gisele Forsyth
Trania: Imogen Rabbitte
Grumio: Jackson Cross
Petruchio/Katerino: JP Vizcay-Wilson
Biondella: Kaia Reyes
Pedant: Karlis Zaid
Katerina/Petruchia: Kian Pitman
Bianco: Lucas Dwyer
Baptista: Lyndall Grant
Widower: Oliver Gorringe
Gremio: Smeeta Singh
