The Taming of the Shrew Part 3 - The Language

Part 3 features close-readings of two key speeches, one from Petruchio and one from Katherine. These speeches are performed in two different ways: as originally written, and with the gender pronouns reversed as they were in the 2019 RSC production of Taming, whose lead actors perform the speeches. These double performances help us reflect on our own reactions to the play’s provocative take on gender.
Speeches and Performers:

Petruchio/Petruchia, Act 4, “Thus have I politicly begun my reign …” (Claire Price) (two versions)

Katherine, Act 5, “Fie, fie! Unknit that threat’ning unkind brow” (Joseph Arkley) (two versions)