Fifty Shades of Shrew

A fun take on "Taming of the Shrew," if you have time to go out and support the fringe. This is one to go see! ... full review

Okay. I was duped. I came to try the show ready to be enticed and turned-on, 50 Shades-Style. But I wasn't. What happened instead was a fun time, and a renewed appreciation for Shakespeare. And a great reason to breakout and start reading my "Complete Works.". Congrats Ladies!... full review

I am a huge fan of Shakespeare, but I've always had issue with Taming of the Shrew because of its misogynistic tone. Never in a million years would I think that by bringing the idea of BDSM into the mix the show would not only make more sense, but I would see Petruchio in an entirely different and actually quite charming light! The incredibly talented ladies of Broads' Word Theatre are not to be missed at this year's Fringe! Their command and understanding of Shakespeare's language paired with director Danielle Ozymandias's fantastic staging makes Fifty Shades Of Shrew a must-see show!!!... full review

Wow, this show is superb! I was able to squeeze into the sold-out theatre to see it last night and it did not disappoint! I must admit that my Shakespeare is quite rusty, so I was a bit worried whether I would be able to follow along. I had nothing to be nervous about though, because the all-female cast had such a command and strong understanding of the language, that I understood everything that was going on. Brilliant acting by the entire ensemble and perfectly directed/staged. This is probably some of the strongest acting I have ever seen at Fringe. I must add that I can't believe how well BDSM and Taming Of The Shrew go together. From now on, I won't be able to view Shrew any other way. I know the Bard himself would approve!... full review

An excellent adaptation of a Shakespeare play! I saw the show twice and I still got some surprises the second time around, picking up on the more nuanced aspects of the performances. I love the fast paced humor, the costumes, and the wonderful cast!... full review

I was very impressed with this production. The captured the flavor of Shakespeare while giving it their own twist. For the small space they had, they made each scene come to life. The actors had a great command of the language, making it easy for Shakespeare fans and non-fans to follow the plot. The costumes were stars in themselves, each had great attention to detail, and just looked damn good. Though all the actors brought their game to the show, the two who played Pertruchio and Katherine stood a slight inch above the rest. The actor playing Tranio was also a pleasure to watch, bringing a style to the character that was all her own. My only negative comment is that I wish there had been a little bit more BDSM in the show. Yes, there... full review

Very enjoyable night of Shakespeare! Well-directed and expertly acted. The original text is cut to 90 minutes, and yet I didn't feel like anything was missing at all. The all-female cast and BDSM touches were a nice twist. Fun!... full review

Fifty Shades Of Shrew is quite the ensemble piece where each actress brings her A-game. The acting, costumes and staging are amazing. The show is 90 minutes long, but boy does that time fly by. I highly recommend seeing this take on Shakespeare's Taming Of The Shrew, it's a treat!... full review

Want your BDSM and your Shakespeare friends to become friends of each other and to have a delightful time in the process? Take them to Fifty Shades of Shrew, a show that has something for everyone. With dazzling skill, the women of Broads' Word Theatre show how the universal interplay of dominance and submission in human relationships is illuminated by a BDSM interpretation of The Taming of the Shrew. The production, adhering to Shakespeare's own words, shows that the Bard had a deep insight into dominance and submission. And Broads' Word has the theatrical expertise and imagination to bring the Bard and BDSM together in a way that offer insight to all theatergoers, with a lot of laughs along the way.... full review

Esther Mira as Hortensio was phenomenal!... full review