Further casting has been announced for the new UK revival of Kiss of the Spider Woman.
The Made at Curve production will run at the Curve in Leicester, Bristol Old Vic and the Mayflower in Southampton.
Kander and Ebb’s groundbreaking Broadway musical is getting its first major UK revival since 1992, directed by Paul Foster (A Little Night Music, Watermill Theatre).
Already announced is Anna-Jane Casey (Cabaret, Billy Elliot) starring as Aurora.
She will be joined by Olivier Award winner Layton Williams (Titanique, Strictly Come Dancing) as Molina and George Blagden (The Cabinet Minister, Company) as Valentin.
Kiss of the Spider Woman is based on the novel by Manuel Puig and adapted for the stage by Terrence McNally.
The original 1993 Broadway production scored seven Tony Awards, including Best Musical, Best Book of a Musical and Best Original Score.
A new film adaptation of the musical directed by Bill Condon stars Jennifer Lopez.
Set 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.
Joining Paul Foster in the creative team is Choreographer Joanna Goodwin, Set Designer David Woodhead, Olivier and Tony Award-winning Costume Designer Gabriella Slade, Tony Award-winning Orchestrator and Arranger Sarah Travis, Lighting Designer Howard Hudson, Sound Designer Matt Peploe, and Casting Director Stuart Burt CDG.
Kiss of the Spider Woman – UK Tour Dates 2026
Curve Leicester
3 to 25 April 2026
Bristol Old Vic
29 April to 16 May 2026
Southampton Mayflower
2 to 6 June 2026
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