Shakespeare’s “Taming of the Shrew” has been a universal favorite for centuries. The Aquila Theatre brings a fresh, contemporary version to George Mason University’s Center for the Arts on Sunday that will delight fans of the bard and the play’s popular musical version, Cole Porter’s “Kiss Me, Kate.”

The Aquila Theatre was founded in 1991 in England by Peter Meineck to bring the greatest theatrical works to the greatest number of people. Today it is the professional theater company-in-residence at the New York University Center for Ancient Studies. Its education program serves students in Harlem. Throughout the year, its touring company performs around the world and across this country, reaching 70 cities in every state.