Obsession or salvation? One kiss from the Spider Woman can change everything.

From the legendary creators of CABARET and CHICAGO, KISS OF THE SPIDER WOMAN returns in an electrifying new co-production from Curve, Bristol Old Vic and Mayflower Southampton.

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 of KISS OF THE SPIDER WOMAN won seven Tony Awards, including Best Musical and Best Original Score.

Now, in its first major UK revival since 1992, this daring new production is directed by Paul Foster (A LITTLE NIGHT MUSIC, Watermill Theatre and KISS ME, KATE, Sheffield Crucible) and stars the phenomenal Anna-Jane Casey (CABARET, BILLY ELLIOT) as Aurora, the legendary actress who plays the Spider Woman, rising star Fabian Soto Pacheco (DEAR EVAN HANSEN, Luciernaga Producciónes, Teatro Auditorio Nacional, Costa Rica, DON QUIJOTE DE LA MANCHA, Teatro Auditorio Nacional, Costa Rica and GUYS & DOLLS, Frinton Summer Theatre) as Molina and George Blagden (WHITE CHRISTMAS, TV’s VIKINGS) as Valentin.

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Book by Terrence McNally
Music by John Kander

Lyrics by Fred Ebb

Based on the novel by Manuel Puig

Director Paul Foster

Choreographer Joanna Goodwin

Set Designer David Woodhead

Costume Designer Gabriella Slade

Lighting Designer Howard Hudson

Sound Designer Matt Peploe

Video Design and Creation Andrzej Goulding 

Wig Designer Sam Cox

Make up Designer Jackie Saundercock

Fight Director Kate Waters 

Orchestrations & Musical Arrangements Sarah Travis

Musical Supervisor & Musical Director DanGlover

Casting Director Stuart Burt, CDG CDA

Production Manager Chris Easton

Assistant Director Mia Grant