20% of profit funds and merch from opening night will go to Women’s Refuge Palmerston North, who are also turning 50 in 2024!

A Shrew’d New Comedy By Will Shakespeare

Sicily’s beloved King Enzo is dead. Now Princess Rosa, a stroppy spinster, must navigate the tempestuous waters of belching stepfathers, lusty suitors, popping cod pieces and menopausal witches, to face her destiny.

Award Winning Comedian Penny Ashton (Promise and Promiscuity, Olive Copperbottom) presents her latest literary solo musical with this world premiere Shakespearean frolic.  She’ll spark 13 characters into life in an Elizabethan tale of magic, meddling and puffed bull’s pizzles.

  • There’s no need to be intimidated by the use of Shakespeare’s language for Ashton is clearly a master of it. She cleverly weaves modern phrases into the style of Elizabethan speech with precise comic timing, and hides lines ripped straight from Shakespeare throughout this new text. Every line is clear and each character is distinct – which is saying something, considering Ashton brings to life no less than thirteen over the course of the story. - Theatrescenes

    This is a well-crafted and deftly performed production of a witty and intelligent show. I very much appreciate the skilful use of Shakespearean material throughout, and am very keen to see what literary genre Ashton decides to tackle next. This is definitely an Elizabethan show, and it is a pleasure to frolic through it with Penny Ashton as a witty and knowledgeable guide. - Theatreview

    “Incredibly clever, the script is just so smart. She’s always brilliant” Radio NZ

  • Adult • $38

    Concession* • $35

    Tertiary Student • $29

    Secondary Student • $27

    *Seniors and Community Services Cardholders. Valid I.D. is required.

    Please be aware that tickets are non-refundable. Any tickets for exchange must be returned to Centrepoint Theatre at least two days prior to the performance date. Under no circumstances will tickets be exchanged after the performance date.

  • Opening Night: 13 April

    Closing night: 21 April

  • Written by: Penny Ashton and William Shakespeare

    Starring: Penny Ashton

VENUE

Centrepoint Theatre
280 Church Street, Palmerston North

PERFORMANCES

Tuesday - Wednesday • 6.30PM
Thursday • 7.30PM
Friday • 7.30PM
Saturday • 7.30PM
Sunday • 4PM

Opening Night • Saturday 13 April
Closing Night • Sunday 21 April