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Kiss Me, Kate

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The Kiss Me, Kate ensemble perform, a group of dancers jump in the air, lit by a red light.

‘Sexy & Sassy with great songs, hot dancing and smart gags.’ (Daily Mail) this five star new production is ‘a supremely lovely way to spend a Summer evening’ (The Independent). 

Adrian Dunbar (Line of Duty, Ridley) and Broadway royalty Stephanie J. Block (Into The Woods, The Cher Show) lead this summer's hottest cast alongside Charlie Stemp, Georgina Onuorah, Nigel Lindsay, Hammed Animashaun and Peter Davison. 

From Cole Porter, composer of recent smash-hit Anything Goes, and with a full orchestra performing classics such as Brush Up Your Shakespeare, Too Darn Hot and Tom, Dick or Harry, this new production is directed by Bartlett Sher (The King and I) with choreography by Anthony Van Laast (Mamma Mia!) and costume design by Catherine Zuber (Moulin Rouge!).

Hailed as 'the ultimate Broadway musical from the golden age’ (Financial Times), Kiss Me, Kate is a simple love story...about two people who just can't stand each other. Guess who wins... 

Don't miss this all-zinging, all-dancing musical comedy.

Tagged with: Theatre & dance Young Barbican Theatre and dance Summer 2024

Running time: approximately 2 hours and 40 minutes, including an interval

Age guidance: 10+ 

This production contains flashing lights, smoke, haze, a replica gun and gunshot. 

Accessible performances
There are audio-described, captioned and BSL-interpreted performances across the run. Find out more in the accessibility section below and on our accessible events page. 

Access: Take a look at our Access Guide for more information and advice on accessible seating in the theatre. Please note seats in the back row of the Stalls are step free. All other stalls seats lead off stepped aisles.

Please note that the appearance of any particular cast member cannot be guaranteed in the unforeseen event of illness or other circumstances beyond our control.

 

Filmed Performance in Cinemas
See Kiss Me, Kate, filmed live at the Barbican Theatre, in cinemas from 17 Nov. Find out more here. 

 

Kiss Me, Kate is presented by Howard Panter for Trafalgar Theatre Production, Richard Batchelder/Brady Brim De-Forest, The Dodgers, HoriPro, Kevin Ryan/Dennis Trunfio, Carlos Candal, The Shubert Organization, udnFunLife Co., New Frame Productions and David Lazar in association with Scenario Company, ACT Productions and the Barbican.

Presented in association with the Barbican.

 

Creative team

  • Bartlett Sher   Director
  • Anthony Van Laast   Choreographer
  • Michael Yeargan   Set Designer
  • Catherine Zuber   Costume Designer
  • Donald Holder   Lighting Designer
  • Adam Fisher   Sound Designer
  • Stephen Ridley   Music Supervisor

Cast

  • Adrian Dunbar   Fred Graham / Petruchio
  • Stephanie J. Block   Lilli Vanessi / Katherine
  • Charlie Stemp   Bill Calhoun / Lucentio
  • Georgina Onuorah   Lois Lane / Bianca
  • Nigel Lindsay   Gangster
  • Hammed Animashaun   Gangster
  • Peter Davison   General Harrison Howell
  • Josie Benson   Hattie
  • Jack Butterworth   Paul
  • Jude Owusu   Harry Trevor / Baptista
  • Carl Au   Ensemble / Hortensio
  • Jordan Crouch   Ensemble / Gremio
  • Gary Milner   Ensemble / Ralph
  • James Hume   Ensemble / Pops
  • Alisha Capon, Shani Cantor, Maya de Faria, Amelia Kinu-Muus, Jacqui Jameson, Lucas Koch, Alex Lodge, Nell Martin, Anna McGarahan, John Stacey, Harrison Wilde,   Ensemble
  • Robin Kent, Barry Drummond, Emily Goodenough, Maddie Harper   Swing

Reviews

  • ‘Sexy & Sassy. Great songs, hot dancing & smart gags.‘
    Daily Mail
  • ‘A sizzling summer hit‘
    The Telegraph
  • ‘A lush, wittily spectacular production‘
    Time Out
  • ‘Cole Porter's greatest musical comedy.‘
    Playbill
  • ‘Adrian Dunbar is a revelation‘
    The i
  • ‘Stephanie J. Block is an irresistible powerhouse‘
    WhatsOnStage

Post-show talks

Post-show talk, Wed 7 Aug at 7.30pm
Another Op'nin' Another Show
Social media star, Love Island alumni and musical theatre enthusiast Amy Hart chats to Kiss Me, Kate's Hammed Animashaun, Georgina Onuorah and Charlie Stemp, about the world of musical theatre, rehearsals, opening night rituals, backstage gossip and everything in between. Free to same-day ticket holders.

Post-show talk, Tue 27 Aug at 2.30pm 
5, 6, 7, 8, In Conversation with Leading West End Choreographers 
A fascinating and thrilling discussion about choreography in the world of West End musicals, hosted by choreographer and Strictly Come Dancing star Oti Mabuse, who is joined by the double Olivier Award-winning Dame Arlene Philips and Olivier and Tony Award-nominated choreographer of Kiss Me, Kate, Anthony Van Laast. Free to same-day ticket holders. 

Discover

Kiss Me Kate 'Too darn hot' exclusive clip

Discover: 'Too Darn Hot' exclusive clip

Don't miss this exclusive preview of 'Too Darn Hot', one of the showstopping numbers from Cole Porter's sizzling musical.

Theatre

Location
The Barbican Theatre is located within the main Barbican building. Head to Level G and follow the signs to find your seating level. 

Address
Barbican Centre
Silk Street, London
EC2Y 8DS

Public transport
The Barbican is widely accessible by bus, tube, train and by foot or bicycle. Plan your journey and find more route information in ‘Your Visit’ or book your car parking space in advance.

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