Musicals

Kiss Me, Kate Tickets

Duration

2 hr 40 min

When there's a fine line between hate and love, can a sparring couple find themselves back to one another? Watch Tony Award winner, Kiss Me, Kate, to find out.

Watch Broadway Legend Stephanie J. Block and BAFTA Award winner Adrian Dunbar take on the roles of Lilli Vanessi and Fred Graham in Kiss Me, Kate, in London. The story is based on the Broadway husband-wife duo, Alfred Lunt and Lynn Fontanne, whose off-stage battles were epic! Directed by Bartlett Sher, director of 'To Kill a Mockingbird', the musical also includes Cole Porter's energetic musical numbers like Too Darn Hot and So In Love.

Kiss Me, Kate London review >

The Story

First to win the Tony Award for Best Musical, Kiss Me, Kate revolves around themes of jealousy and passion and the fine line between love and hate. When sparring divorcees Lilli Vanessi and Fred Graham come together to re-enact Shakespeare's popular play, 'Shrew', their off-stage battles soon start spilling over on stage. With their hatred slowly turning into love, will their story have a happy ending? Watch Kiss Me, Kate in London to find out.

Great for

Drama Lovers | Fans of Musicals

These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.

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What our guests say
James
Aug 2024
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5/5
The show was fantastic, the Barbican is always a great venue too. The production was top notch, some of the best dancers I've seen, and absolutely massive voices leading the show.
Graham
Jun 2024
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5/5
The reception by all staff, the cast the show absolutely brilliant.
Mr
Sep 2024
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3/5
I was happy with everything until it turned out I had to download (yet another) your app to be able to download the tickets.
Susannah
Sep 2024
Verified booking
5/5
This was an absolutely wonderful production of KISS Me Kate w/terrific performances ny all cast members. The ticketing experience was smooth.
Mary
Sep 2024
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5/5
The show was brilliant. Not a new show to me, but probably the best version I have seen. it had it all - song and dance, great singers, comedy, and even a touch of Shakespeare.

Show Details

Genre: Musical

Audience: Suitable for 10+

Opening Date: 04 June 2024

Closing Date: 14 September 2024

Theatre Name: The Barbican Theatre

Theatre Capacity: 1,154

Barbican Theatre Seating Plan

Theatre Facilities: Restrooms, Cloakroom, Gift Store, Baby Changing Facilities, Parking, Wheelchair Accessibility, Assistive Listening System, Accessible Toilets, Guide Dogs are allowed

Dress Code: Smart casual

Cast & Crew

Leading Roles

Stephanie J. Block as Lilli Vanessi

Adrian Dunbar as Fred Graham

Direction

Bartlett Sher

Additional Tips

Keep in mind, that the theatre is air-conditioned throughout the year and can get a bit chilly. Bring along a light jacket if needed.

Captioned Performances: 24th July, 7:30pm, 17th Aug, 2:30pm

BSL Performances: 31st July, 7:30pm, 24th Aug, 2:30pm

Audio-described Performances: 17th July, 7:30pm (Touch tour at 5:30pm–6pm), 10th Aug, 2:30pm (Touch tour at 12:30pm–1pm).