Co‑producers Curve, Bristol Old Vic and Mayflower Southampton have announced the full cast for the new revival of Kiss of the Spider Woman, with Fabian Soto Pacheco joining the company as Molina.
He replaces Layton Williams, who has stepped away from the production.
Fabian Soto Pacheco joins previously announced George Blagden as Valentin and Anna‑Jane Casey as Aurora. The cast also includes Gabriela Garcia as Marta, Tori Scott as Molina’s Mother, Jay Rincon as the Warden and Damian Buhagiar as the Guard. Ensemble members are Jess Buckby, Alex Pinder and Davide Fienauri.
Curve’s Chief Executive Chris Stafford and Artistic Director Nikolai Foster said:
“We are thrilled to share news of our full company for KISS OF THE SPIDER WOMAN. Rising star Fabian Soto Pacheco joins Anna‑Jane Casey and George Blagden to lead this beautiful show, a rare opportunity to see one of the great landmark Broadway musicals from Kander and Ebb.
“Acclaimed director Paul Foster and his team have brought together a phenomenal company and whilst we are sorry to see Layton leave the production, we wish him every continued success. Layton has enjoyed a long relationship with our audiences and we very much look forward to welcoming him back to Curve in the future. In the meantime, we are proud to share this extraordinary production with audiences in Leicester, Bristol and Southampton”
Layton Williams said:
“Walking away from this production was an incredibly tough decision, and not one I made lightly. What Director Paul Foster and the team are putting together is truly magical, but an opportunity arose that I simply couldn’t turn down.
“While I’m sad to be leaving the show, I know the production is going to be absolutely incredible, and I’m sending all my love to the company, including Fabian, who is going to make a remarkable Molina.
“Finally, I’d like to say a huge thank you to the teams at Curve, Bristol Old Vic, Mayflower Southampton, and everyone who has helped me navigate this situation. I’ll forever be indebted to you and hope we can collaborate again in the future.
“To everyone else: please make sure you book tickets to see KISS OF THE SPIDER WOMAN! It really is going to be an unmissable show.”
This marks the first major UK revival of Kiss of the Spider Woman since 1992, directed by Paul Foster. The production will run at Curve’s Studio Theatre from 3 to 25 April, before transferring to Bristol Old Vic from 29 April to 16 May and Mayflower Studios from 2 to 6 June.
Based on Manuel Puig’s novel and adapted by Terrence McNally, the musical’s original 1993 Broadway production won seven Tony Awards including Best Musical, Best Book and Best Original Score.
Kiss of the Spider Woman features choreography by Joanna Goodwin, set design by David Woodhead, costumes by Gabriella Slade, orchestrations and arrangements by Sarah Travis, lighting design by Howard Hudson, sound design by Matt Peploe and casting by Stuart Burt CDG.
Listings and ticket information can be found here.
