Kiss of the Spider Woman
From the legendary creators of Cabaret and ChicagoA hugely impressive piece of theatre
Flawless revival
A triumph all round
Bristol Old Vic has a mega hit on its hands
Obsession or salvation? One kiss from the Spider Woman can change everything.
From legendary songwriting duo Kander and Ebb, the creators of Cabaret and Chicago, thrilling musical Kiss of the Spider Woman returns in an electrifying new production directed by Paul Foster (A Little Night Music, Watermill Theatre; Kiss Me, Kate, Sheffield Crucible).
In a brutal prison, Molina – condemned for his sexuality, and Valentin – a political prisoner, are forced into an unlikely friendship in the cell they share. To escape their harsh reality, Molina conjures dazzling fantasies of glamorous movies, spinning tales of the seductive and dangerous Spider Woman. As their conditions worsen and the line between truth and fiction blurs, the two men find a deeper connection – one that could cost them everything.
Adapted for the stage by Terrence McNally from Manuel Puig’s unforgettable novel, the original Broadway production won seven Tony Awards, including Best Musical and Best Original Score.
This daring new production stars the phenomenal George Blagden (BBC’s Versailles, Netflix’s Black Mirror), Anna-Jane Casey (West End’s Cabaret, Billy Elliot) and Fabian Soto Pacheco (Dear Evan Hansen, Luciernaga Producciónes, Teatro Auditorio Nacional, Costa Rica; Guys & Dolls, Frinton Summer Theatre).
Kiss of the Spider Woman is presented by arrangement with concord theatricals LTD concordtheatricals.co.uk
Please note that we cannot guarantee the appearance of specific performers. Cast members’ performance schedules are subject to change, including unavailability due to illness.
Artwork: Feast Creative
Access
Ahead of the Audio Described performance of Kiss of the Spider Woman, you can download the Audio Described Introductory Notes below.
Musicians:
Dan Glover (Musical Director and Keys), Isis Dunthorne (Drums and Percussion), Tamir Smith (Bass), Kevin Wedrychowski (Trumpet), Saran Davies (Cello), Hannah Corcoran (Reeds).
Kiss of the Spider Woman is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals Ltd.
THANK YOU Molly Welton, Donmar Warehouse, ASC Transport Solutions, Ethan Rooney and Ariel-David Nyandoro
This outstanding revival excels in all departments
An exhilarating ride... please just go and see this show
This revival brings [Kiss of the Spider Woman] to the surface with dazzling results
Pulses with danger, intimacy, and raw human connection
impressive revival of a rarely seen musical
Raw and immediate... strikingly intimate and emotionally grounded
On stage
Inside rehearsals
Photos: Marc Brenner
