SHAKESPEARE AT THE MOVIES

The Taming of the Shrew

Sunday
11 September
12 noon

Balmoral Cineplex
162 Oxford Street
BULIMBA

KATE
Elizabeth Taylor

PETRUCHIO
Richard Burton

BAPTISTA
Michael Hordern

DIRECTED BY
Franco Zeffirelli

The 1967 film cuts much of the original dialogue, but allows more characterization. For example, much of the subplot of Lucentio and Bianca is cut, but at the same time, more characterization of Katharina and Petruchio is allowed.

The final, controversial speech is played seriously; however, Zeffirelli lets Kate have the "last laugh", humiliating Petruchio by leaving the banquet without him. This act of defiance thus gives a happy ending which implies that Kate's spirit is not broken, and that Petruchio has not succeeded.

Taylor and Burton put over a million dollars into the production, and instead of a salary, took a percentage of profits. The film made millions and was liked by the critics.

$15  Adult
$10  Concession
$10  4MBS Subscriber
$5    School-Aged Child

Tickets at the door

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