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The Taming of the Shrew by Shakespeare in the Squares
Shakespeare in the Squares will be back this summer to celebrate their eighth anniversary with a new production of The Taming of the Shrew, a battle of wits, wills and wild romance complete with toe-tapping pop classics.
Shakespeare in the Squares is a not-for-profit touring theatre company that stages a new Shakespeare play across London for one night in each venue every summer. This year’s programme features 34 performances across 28 beautiful London locations.
The tour kicks off on Wednesday 4th June in Leinster Square, W2, and concludes over five weeks later in The Actors’ Church Garden, WC2. Press night is scheduled for Wednesday 11th June at Cleveland Square, W2.
Shakespeare in the Squares is a cornerstone of London’s summer cultural calendar, renowned for tailoring each performance to the individual venue, providing the audience with a truly unique show every time.
Venues:
Leinster Square W2
St James’s Gardens W11
Crystal Palace Park SE19
St Anne’s Church Garden, SW18
Cleveland Square, W2
Connaught Square, W2
Norland Square, W11
St Peter’s Square, W6
Coronation Gardens, SW18
Arundel & Ladbroke Gardens, W11
Charterhouse Square, EC1
Albert Square, SW8
Tredegar Square, E3
Kensington Gardens Square, W2
Manchester Square Gardens, W1
Cornwall Gardens, SW7
Paultons Square SW3
Arundel & Elgin Gardens W11
Queen’s Park NW6
Fitzroy Square W1
Montagu Square W1
Canons House & Grounds, CR4
Charlton House & Gardens SE7
Crescent Garden W9
Camden Square NW1
St James’s Square SW1
Fortune Green, NW6
The Actors’ Church Gardens WC2
Tickets can be found on the Shakespeare in the Squares website: shakespeareinthesquares.co.uk/tickets/
Shakespeare in the Squares is a not-for-profit touring theatre company that stages a new Shakespeare play across London for one night in each venue every summer. This year’s programme features 34 performances across 28 beautiful London locations.
The tour kicks off on Wednesday 4th June in Leinster Square, W2, and concludes over five weeks later in The Actors’ Church Garden, WC2. Press night is scheduled for Wednesday 11th June at Cleveland Square, W2.
Shakespeare in the Squares is a cornerstone of London’s summer cultural calendar, renowned for tailoring each performance to the individual venue, providing the audience with a truly unique show every time.
Venues:
Leinster Square W2
St James’s Gardens W11
Crystal Palace Park SE19
St Anne’s Church Garden, SW18
Cleveland Square, W2
Connaught Square, W2
Norland Square, W11
St Peter’s Square, W6
Coronation Gardens, SW18
Arundel & Ladbroke Gardens, W11
Charterhouse Square, EC1
Albert Square, SW8
Tredegar Square, E3
Kensington Gardens Square, W2
Manchester Square Gardens, W1
Cornwall Gardens, SW7
Paultons Square SW3
Arundel & Elgin Gardens W11
Queen’s Park NW6
Fitzroy Square W1
Montagu Square W1
Canons House & Grounds, CR4
Charlton House & Gardens SE7
Crescent Garden W9
Camden Square NW1
St James’s Square SW1
Fortune Green, NW6
The Actors’ Church Gardens WC2
Tickets can be found on the Shakespeare in the Squares website: shakespeareinthesquares.co.uk/tickets/
Wed 4 Jun to Saturday 12 Jul 2025
Various London outdoor locations W2 4PU
Wednesday 4th June - Saturday 12th July 2.30pm, 3pm, 5pm, 5.30pm & 7pm (please check specific date for timings)
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