The Taming of the Shrew

Plot Summary

Italy, 16th century. Petruchio, a choleric, lying and poor rural landowner from Verona, arrives in Padua in search of fortune and a wife, while Baptista, a wealthy merchant, announces that he will not allow Bianca, his youngest daughter, to marry until the temperamental and unruly Katherina, his eldest daughter, does.

Top Cast

Elizabeth Taylor Katharina

Richard Burton Petruchio

Natasha Pyne Bianca

Michael York Lucentio

Cyril Cusack Grumio