⭐ KISS OF THE SPIDER WOMAN – UK REVIVAL – CAST ANNOUNCEMENT ⭐
The full cast for the upcoming UK revival of John Kander and Fred Ebb’s musical KISS OF THE SPIDER WOMAN has been announced.
Joining the previously announced Anna-Jane Casey as Aurora and George Blagden as Valentin is rising star Fabian Soto Pacheco as Molina, Gabriela Garcia as Marta, Tori Scott as Molina’s Mother, Jay Rincon as the Warden and Damian Buhagiar as the Guard.
The company is completed by ensemble cast members Jess Buckby, Alex Pinder and Davide Fienauri.
Fabian Soto Pacheco takes on the role of Molina from Layton Williams, who has withdrawn from the production.
Based on the novel by Manuel Puig and adapted for the stage by Terrence McNally, the 1993 Broadway production of KISS OF THE SPIDER WOMAN received seven Tony Awards, including Best Musical, Best Book of a Musical and Best Original Score.
Obsession or salvation? One kiss from the Spider Woman can change everything.
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.
KISS OF THE SPIDER WOMAN will be directed by Paul Foster, featuring choreography by Joanna Goodwin, set design by David Woodhead, costume design by Gabriella Slade, orchestrations & arrangements by Sarah Travis, lighting design by Howard Hudson, and sound design by Matt Peploe. Casting is by Stuart Burt CDG.
KISS OF THE SPIDER WOMAN has music by John Kander, lyrics by Fred Ebb, with a book by Terrence McNally. Based on the 1976 novel by Manuel Puig.
KISS OF THE SPIDER WOMAN will play Curve’s Studio Theatre from 3rd – 25th April 2026, Bristol Old Vic from 29th April – 16 May 2026, and Mayflower Studios from 2nd – 6th June 2026, with tickets on sale now.
This is a fabulous cast that has been assembled, I can’t wait to see this! ! !
Thoughts? X x x
