The production is set to begin performances at the Barbican from the 4th June.
Further casting has been announced for the upcoming revival of Cole Poter’s musical, directed by Tony Award winner Bartlett Sher which is heading to the Barbican this Summer.
Joining the previously announced Stephanie J Block (Lilli Vanessi/Katharine) and Adrian Dunbar (Fred Graham/Petruchio) will be Charlie Stemp (Crazy for You) as Bill Calhoun/Lucentio, while Georgina Onuorah (The Wizard of Oz) will play Lois Lane/Bianca.
Talking about the news, Charlie Stemp said: “Kiss Me, Kate has always been a favourite show of mine, so to get the chance to return to the West End so soon in this title and specifically opposite Adrian Dunbar, Stephanie J Block and Georgina Onuorah is a dream come true.”
Meanwhile, Georgina Onuorah commented: ” I am thrilled to be involved in this reimagined Kiss Me, Kate – with a Lois/Bianca that looks like me! Bart Sher is a remarkable director and I am so excited to get working on this beloved musical with this wonderful team.”
Featuring a book by Sam and Bella Spewack, the musical features songs such as “Another Op’nin’, Another Show”, “Too Darn Hot”, “Tom, Dick or Harry” and “Brush Up Your Shakespeare”. The story follows the on-stage and off-stage antics of of a theatre company attempting to put on a production of Shakespeare’s The Taming of the Shrew.
The creative team behind the production includes: Anthony Van Laast as the choreographer, Michael Yeargan as the set designer, Catherine Zuber as the costume designer, Donald Holder as the lighting designer, Adam Fisher as the sound designer, and Stephen Ridley as the music supervisor.
To find out more about the show visit: https://www.barbican.org.uk/whats-on/2024/event/kiss-me-kate