Progress Theatre presents their yearly outdoor Shakespeare production between Monday, 14 July and Saturday 26 July (excluding Sunday). For 2008, the play is The Taming of the Shrew, Shakespeare's riotous comedy of the sexes. Breaking with traditional presentations, the show will be set in the Wild West with saloon brawls complementing the exquisite verse.

Shakespeare's Wild West was a rough and tumble world where men were men - and so were some of the women. The sheriff and the undertaker both want to marry the saloon keeper's beautiful daughter, but they must first find a husband for Kate, her hellcat of a sister. When Petruchio and his sidekick ride in, it looks like their prayers have been answered - but these are not the only strangers in town and there's plenty of trouble brewing. Mosey on down to the Abbey Ruins and split your britches laughing. Think you know Shakespeare? You ain't seen nothin'.

See the Booking page for price information, half price ticket offers and a dinner deal at Forbury's Restaurant. Alternatively, book your tickets now via Reading Arts.