The Taming of the Shrew

Full Circle Theatre began its journey with The Taming of the Shrew in 2011. Fifteen years later, we return to Padua to reimagine Shakespeare’s fiery comedy of love and power. This production keeps the original text intact, while flipping the genders and placing the story in a High Fae Court inspired by the worlds of fantasy romance (or ‘romantasy’. Here, a brooding faerie prince meets his match in a bold human knight, and their battle of wits ignites a dangerous game of desire, class, and control.

“This Shrew will be full of longing looks, fights that end mere breaths apart, and heaving chests as two people meet as equals.” ~ Cayley Wreggitt (Director)

Directed by Cayley Wreggitt in her Full Circle Theatre debut, Shrew blends the sharp wit of Shakespeare with the lush atmosphere of Romantasy. In a world where shows like Heated Rivalry are exploring consent, power dynamics, and enemies-to-lovers on our tv screens, Taming of the Shrew will bring that same energy to the stage with a little sprinkle of magic. Expect glamour, sparks, and the best type of tension. This is Shakespeare for romantasy readers, romance skeptics, and anyone curious about what happens when desire and power collide on equal footing.

Who is it for?

All ages

Tickets : $10-$30

$30 General Admission, $27 Student/Senior/Artist (+taxes and fees)
Ten $10 Rush tickets are available online only three hours before each show!

How to get tickets?

Buy online

 

Date: Thursday February 26, 2026 to Thursday March 5, 2026

Feb 26-28, Mar 3-5 @ 7:00pm
Feb 28-Mar 1 @ 2:30pm

approx. 2 hr 30 min (including intermission)

Venue & Address

Vertigo Studio Theatre, 115-9th Avenue SE, Calgary AB T2G 0P5

Wheelchair accessible

Street Parking

Paid Parking

Accessible by Public Transport