Workshop Director: Ben Crowder
Company: Penash Productions
Costume Design: Elizabeth Whiting
Musical Director: Robbie Ellis

A Shrew’d New Comedy by Will Shakespeare and Penny Ashton

Sicily’s beloved King Enzo is dead.

Now Princess Rosa, a stroppy spinster, must navigate the tempestuous waters of belching Step-Fathers, 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 Shakespearean frolic. She’ll spark 13 characters into life in an Elizabethan tale of magic, meddling and puffed bull’s pizzles.

“..a well-crafted and deftly performed production of a witty and intelligent show. I very much appreciate the skilful use of Shakespearean material throughout.” Theatreview

“… a funny and clever romp…an excellently written script that Shakespeare himself would be proud of.” Theatrescenes

6 Nov -1 Dec
Preview 5 Nov
Circa Two
Tues – Sat 7.30pm, Sun 4.30pm
$30–$55

Friendship Month
Click here to renew or join Friends of Circa and receive 10% off your membership during Penny Ashton’s Sense and Sensibility show dates on at Circa 6 July – 3 August, was $75pp now $67.50pp.

And this month, Friends of Circa can sign up as a Friend of Te Papa, and also receive the 10% discount on membership (normally $55.00) now $49.50, or a Dual or Family membership (normally $110) now $99.00. 

And to further celebrate friendship month, Te Papa will be holding a talk on “Directing shows during the era’s of Sense and Sensibility and The Tempestuous“, featuring show director Penny Ashton. To sign up for this event please click here to book your seat. Friends of Te Papa members receive a 20% discount on event tickets.