Layton Williams and George Blagden join Anna-Jane Casey in new revival of Kiss of the Spider Woman

Exclusive: Further star casting has been revealed for the upcoming revival of Kiss of the Spider Woman.

Kander and Ebb’s Tony Award-winning Broadway musical is based on Manuel Puig’s novel and adapted for the stage by Terrence McNally. It follows Molina and Valentin, forced into an unlikely friendship in the cell they share in a brutal prison. In an attempt at escapism, Molina fantasises about glamorous movies and the tales of the Spider Woman.

A new film adaptation of the musical, starring Jennifer Lopez, is set to be released in the UK soon.

In what is the first major UK revival in over 30 years, the Made at Curve, Bristol Old Vic, and Mayflower Southampton co-production will be directed by Paul Foster.

It will feature choreography by Joanna Goodwin, set design by David Woodhead, costume design by Gabriella Slade, orchestrations and arrangements by Sarah Travis, lighting design by Howard Hudson, and sound design by Matt Peploe. Casting is by Stuart Burt. Musicians for this production are sponsored by music licensing company PPL.

As already revealed, Anna-Jane Casey will star as Aurora.

Joining her are WhatsOnStage Award and Olivier Award winner Layton Williams as Molina and George Blagden as Valentin.

Further casting is to be announced.

The production will run in Curve’s Studio Theatre from 3 to 25 April 2026, at Bristol Old Vic from 29 April to 16 May 2026, and at Mayflower Studios from 2 to 6 June 2026.