Extra performances and post show talks announced for KISS ME, KATE at Barbican
Photo credit: Johan Persson
With just eight weeks left of its summer residency, this is the last chance for audiences to see the critically acclaimed musical Kiss Me, Kate, as the smash hit five-star Cole Porter sensation at London’s Barbican Theatre must close on 14 September.
Described by the Daily Mail as “sexy and sassy” with “great songs, hot dancing and smart gags”, such is the demand for tickets that an extra performance has been added to the final week of the three-month run on 10 September at 7.30pm.
In addition to the extra performances, two exclusive post show events have also been added to the final weeks of this spectacular show.
Another Op’nin, Another Show - In conversation with Charlie Stemp, Georgina Onuorah and Hammed Animashaun: Musical theatre enthusiast Amy Hart will chat with cast members of Kiss Me, Kate about their own personal opening night rituals, their superstitions, what’s in their dressing rooms and what it’s like to form a new family of theatre folk! This talk will take place following the 7.30pm performance on 7 August. Entry is free to ticket holders for that performance.
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 Strictly Come Dancing’s Oti Mabuse with guests Arlene Phillips and choreographer of Kiss Me, Kate, Anthony Van Laast. This talk will take place following the 2.30pm performance on 27 August. Entry is free to ticket holders for that performance.
This “showstopper of a musical” (City AM) continues to thrill audiences with its “exhilarating” (The Guardian) performances from multi-award-winning Adrian Dunbar, described by The i as “a revelation” in his musical theatre debut as Fred Graham/Petruchio and Broadway musical superstar and Tony Award winner Stephanie J. Block who “commands the stage and makes every note sing” (Time Out) in her West End debut as Lilli Vanessi/Katharine.
They star alongside Charlie Stemp as Bill Calhoun and rising star Georgina Onuorah as Lois Lane/Bianca. Hammed Animashaun and Nigel Lindsay are the singing hilarious gangsters and acting legend Peter Davison plays the role of the General in this “sizzling summer hit” (Daily Telegraph).
Producer Howard Panter said: “I am thrilled with the universally positive response we have enjoyed from both audiences and critics alike. Our stellar cast really are delivering this summer’s biggest and best musical – and receiving standing ovations at every show. The demand for tickets is so high that we have now added an additional performance to our final week. This really is the hottest show in the West End right now.”
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