SHREWED!

2026

Keep Calm? Not Kate.

A 1940's adaptation of The Taming of the Shrew

The Archibshops Palace, Otford

21st - 24th of May.

Thurs/Fri/Sat - 8pm

Sunday Matinee- 3pm

The White Rock Inn, Underriver

25th -28th June & 2nd - 5th of July 2026.

Thurs/Fri - 7:45pm

Sat/Sun Matinee- 3:45pm

Shrewed! is a one act play (no interval) with a run time of approximately 90 minutes.

Our performances are all open air, please be mindful of the temperature when coming to see us.

Audience members are asked to bring chairs or blankets to sit on.

There will be food and drink on site.

Tickets can be purchased below:

Shrewed! is a bold, high-spirited adaptation of The Taming of the Shrew, reimagined against the backdrop of wartime Britain.

At its heart is Kate — sharp-tongued, fiercely independent, and far too modern for the comfort of her neighbours. Performing alongside her sister and formidable mother, Kate is the talk of the village… and not always in a good way.

Then Peter arrives.

An American soldier on leave, charming, confident, and intrigued by rumours of the village’s “hot-tempered shrew,” Peter sees Kate not as a warning — but as a challenge. What follows is a battle of wits packed with fixation, fire, and razor-sharp humour. In a world turned upside down by war, love becomes the most unpredictable campaign of all.

With live music from The Jean Bentley Band, expect toe-tapping swing, swooning ballads, and a soundtrack that transports you straight to a 1940s dance hall.

And the evening doesn’t stop at the curtain call — enjoy hot food, warming drinks, and bustling market stalls that bring the whole village to life. Make a night of it. Dress the part. Step into the story.