Coolum Theatre Players
Coolum Theatre Players has been an integral part of the local community since its inception in 1988 following the acclaimed Bicentennial Concert. With three productions each year, our season includes musicals and entertaining plays and, occasionally, other types of shows, all performed in our home theatre, the Coolum Civic Centre.
Welcome to Coolum Theatre Players.
Works Of Pat Harris
Coming soon
The Taming of the Shrew – Directed by Harvey Wolfe
Synopsis
Directed by Harvey Wolfe
Set in 1950s post-war Italy, this production re-imagines “The Taming of the Shrew” as a stylish Mafia comedy. Verona is run by powerful families, marriages are business deals, and reputation is everything.
Bianca Minola is desired by many, but her fiery sister Katherina stands in the way. Enter Petruchio — a brash outsider willing to match Kate’s energy blow-for-blow. What follows is a fast-paced battle of wit, pride, and power, full of mistaken identities, slapstick chaos, and sharp comedy. This version leans into physical comedy, dry humour, and playful irony, while allowing space to interrogate power and partnership beneath the surface.
Show dates
Friday 20th & Saturday 21st March 2026 @ 7.30pm
Sunday 22nd March 2026 @ 2.00pm
Friday 27th & Saturday 28th March 2026 @ 7.30pm
Sunday 29th March 2026 @ 2.00pm
Our Sponsors
Thank you also to our sponsors for the show, without whom theatre would be infinitely more challenging! Thank you so much!
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