THE TAMING OF THE SHREW

An epic ballet created by Jean-Christophe Maillot in 2013 for the Bolshoi dancers, The Taming of the Shrew was awarded three 3 Masques d’Ors (best choreographic show, best male dancer (Petruchio) and best female dancer) and is currently on a world tour. Although largely humorous with a healthy sense of irony, the ballet tackles a fundamentally serious theme: the search for one’s better half. In a world where authenticity is eroded by convention, finding the perfect partner is no small feat, and Shakespeare’s play remains as relevant as ever. Rejecting male dominance within the couple unit, Jean-Christophe Maillot chose to focus on what’s vital in a romantic relationship.

THE TAMING OF THE SHREW (LA MÉGÈRE APPRIVOISÉE)
Choreography: Jean-Christophe Maillot | Music: Dimitri Chostakovitch | Scenography: Ernest Pignon-Ernest | Lighting: Dominique Drillot | Costumes: Augustin Maillot | Argument: Jean Rouaud d’après William Shakespeare | Assistant to Choreographer: Bernice Coppieters