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Taming of the Shrew, The

Synopsis
Australian television version of The Taming of the Shrew. John Bell is Petruchio and Carol MacReady is Katherina.
Language
English
Country
Australia
Medium
Television
Technical information
Colour / Sound
Transmission details
25 Jan 1973
Duration
110 mins
Availability
No archive copy known (10/2008).

Credits

Writer
William Shakespeare
Production Design
Anne Fraser
Costume
Anne Fraser
Cast
Carol MacreadyKatherina
John Bell (2)Petruchio
Ron HaddrickBaptista Minola
Kirrily NolanBianca

Additional Details

Theatre company
Old Tote Theatre Company
Production type
Television and Radio Drama
Plays
Taming of the Shrew, The
Subjects
Drama
Keywords
Shakespeare, William (1564-1616)

Notes

General
In the stage version Lyndell Rowe played Katherina.
History
The stage production, directed by Robin Lovejoy, was produced by the Old Tote Theatre Company at the Parade Theatre, Sydney, Australia, beginning 3 August 1972.
Reviews
Source: Internet Movie Database (IMDb).

Production Company

Name

Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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