Kiss Me, Kate hit theaters in the West End earlier this year, and fans of the classic production were excited to see how it would shape up with a new cast and set. And with BBC star Adrian Dunbar at the helm as Fred Graham.
This week the first critics’ screenings of the production were held and now the first reviews have been released. And fans of the Shakespeare adaptation will be delighted to hear how “witty spectacular” it is. You can get tickets at Love Theatre, London Theater Direct and TodayTix.
The Telegraph exclaimed: “Mother of God! Adrian Dunbar can actually sing! I’d freely admit he acquits himself well in this glorious Golden Age spectacular. This deftly returned classic show has all the makings of a sizzling summer hit.”
The Independent described the play as a “superbly silly evening of summer escapism”. They continued: “It’s becoming something of a formula: Cole Porter’s musical plus a couple of big stars, plus lavish sets, equals a lovely bit of summer escapism at the Barbican. Although it doesn’t reach the heights of Anything Goes – it was a better production of a better show – this is still an utterly delightful, utterly silly way to spend a summer evening.”
The Times declared: “This play-within-a-play version of The Taming of the Shrew at the Barbican is admirably witty, and the Line of Duty star displays a comic touch!”
And The Daily Mail even described it as a “sexy, sassy revival”. They wrote: “Opening in London last night, Bartlett Sher’s lip-smacking remake, starring Line Of Duty’s unlikely heartthrob Adrian Dunbar and Broadway diva Stephanie J Block, is a candy store of great songs, hot dancing, clever gags and delightful characters.”
Fans looking to see Kiss Me, Kate this summer are in luck, as there are some tickets available Loves theatre has just been reduced to just £30. These tickets are for the gallery or upper circle seats, but there are plenty of options as well.
Here are the links you need to secure your spot on Kiss Me, Kate, right now:
Buy Kiss Me, Kate tickets here
Kiss Me, Kate tickets are available right now at various theater ticketing sites. However, you can get tickets for as cheap as £30 from Love Theatre. Here is the link:
Other online retailers also have some powerful ticket deals right now. Here’s the breakdown:
Where is Kiss Me Kate playing?
Kiss Me, Kate is playing at the Barbican Theater in London. It will be in production until September 14, 2024.
The address of the theater is: Barbican Theatre, Silk St, Barbican, London, EC2Y 8DS.
The nearest tube stations are Barbican, Moorgate, Farringdon and St Paul’s.
