Competition: Win tickets to the Royal Shakespeare Company’s The Taming of the Shrew at the Barbican

The Upcoming has a pair of tickets to the Royal Shakespeare Company’s The Taming of the Shrew at the Barbican to give away. The ultimate battle of the sexes is turned on its head in Justin Audibert’s new adaptation as the 1590s are reimagined – with women on top. 

In this radical take on Shakespeare’s fierce and energetic comedy of gender, Baptista Minola is seeking to marry off her two sons, the sweet-tempered Bianco and the rebellious Katherine. Cue an explosive courtship and a keenly witty portrayal of hierarchy and power. 

“A landmark production as women take charge” ★★★★ Evening Standard

The Taming of the Shrew is at the Barbican until 18^th January 2020 as part of the Royal Shakespeare Company’s London Season, with Measure for Measure playing until 16^th January 2020 and As You Like It playing until 18^th January 2020. For further information or to book visit the theatre’s website here.

For a chance to win a pair of tickets to the Royal Shakespeare Company’s The Taming of the Shrew at the Barbican take a minute to answer the question below, follow us on Instagram here and send your answer to competitions@theupcoming.co.uk together with your full name, address, mobile number and Instagram handle by Saturday 30^th November 2019 at 11.59pm. We will cross check your name in the list of Instagram followers.

In which decade is The Taming of the Shrew set?

a) The 1590s
b) The 1950s
c) The 1790s

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Terms & conditions:

• Closing date is Sunday 1^st December 2019 at 11.59pm.
• This promotion is open to UK residents only.
• The prize is 1 x pair of Band A tickets to the Royal Shakespeare Company’s The Taming of the Shrew at the Barbican, valid for Monday to Thursday performances until 18^th December 2019.  Accommodation and travel are not included. Subject to availability. No cash alternative available.  
• One winner will be chosen and contacted on Monday 2^nd December 2019 at 11.00am.
• The editor’s decision is final and binding on the entrants. No correspondence will be entered into.
• Your name, address and mobile number will be used exclusively in connection with the competition according to our privacy policy.
• Photos: Ikin Yum © RSC