KISS OF THE SPIDER WOMAN

By Manuel Puig Translation by Allan Baker

19 April – 26 May 2007

Kiss of the Spiderwoman is an intricate and powerful portrayal of two men who are forced to share a cell in a Latin American jail. One is a young Marxist rebel punished for his ideals, the other a romantic fantasist condemned for his sexuality. Through the glamorous world of the movies, an unlikely relationship is formed that offers both men the hope of survival.

Argentinian playwright, screenwriter and novelist Manuel Puig (1932 – 1990) lived in exile most of his life. Among his best known works are the novels Betrayed by Rita Hayworth, Heartbreak Tango and Kiss of the Spider Woman – the latter was made into a film by Héctor Babenco and later into a play and Broadway musical.

★★★★★ 'Wonderful evocative staging and powerful performances ... unbearably moving' Metro

★★★★ 'Kiss of the Spider Woman managed to wrap me in a tight, seductive embrace ... real and poignant' Evening Standard

★★★★ 'Finely acted ... this is an itelligent and complex piece' Times

This production went on a UK Tour to Liverpool Playhouse, Bristol Old Vic and The Lowry

(29 May - 16th of June 2007).

CAST

in order of speaking

Luis Alberto Molina Will Keen

Valentin Arregui Pax Rupert Evans

PRODUCTION

Director Charlotte Westenra

Designer Ben Stones

Lighting Designer Hartley T A Kemp

Sound Designer John Leonard

Casting Director Anne McNulty

Production Manager Dominic Fraser

Company Stage Manager Maxine Foo

Deputy Stage Manager Helena Lane-Smith

Assistant Stage Manager Lisa Poet

Assistant Director Alex Sims

Costume Supervisor Sarah Grange

Movement Director Jane Gibson

Production Photographer Johan Persson

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