Reviews

• Eric

  Jul 2, 2018

  Confusing start, but once the story started picking up, I got entranced by the humorous performance.

• Sue Kent

  Jul 1, 2018

  A fantastic show really full of life,wit, colour and energy..A marvellous evening, wonderful singing and, on the night we went, incredible signing too. Way above expectation.

• Joan

  Jul 1, 2018

  The quality of the production was first rate. The dancing surprisingly good for an Opera company ...

• Pam Hill

  Jul 1, 2018

  Wonderful music - not a poor song in it. Beautifully sung ( as you’d expect from Northern Opera) , super dancing, well acted and cleverly staged.

• Tinge

  Jul 1, 2018

  Brilliant show. Really uplifting

• A Ross

  Jul 1, 2018

  Amazing singing. Zoe Rainey stood out for us. It was a pity that her friends were only a few seats away and called and whistled at every opportunity. This spoiled the show for us. Some staging needs attention. Group scenes were just that groups! take care with set. I could see the cast going down the stairs set stage right!!!!!

• ALAN HUGHES

  Jun 30, 2018

  this show was amazing toe tapping from the start just what a proper theatrical experience should be sadly it only ran for ten days however i believe it could of run for a lot longer giving more the opportunity to see what real Theatre is and not pushing aside the magic of COLE PORTERS great work and many great moments left to the world of entertainment

• Susan F

  Jun 29, 2018

  Great music, amazing singers and dancers, fun plot! A must see!

• Lyn

  Jun 29, 2018

  We had problems understanding some of the actors. They spoke too quickly and with the American accent a lot was missed. It was a little "too busy" at times. Overall we enjoyed it.

• Valentino

  Jun 29, 2018

  This show bowled me over: utterly gorgeous in EVERY respect. Fabulous cast and the tap routine was joyous. Big thankyou to all concerned. Oh yes, and comfortable seats too.

• Paula Fernandes

  Jun 29, 2018

  Amazing

• Marilyn Madden

  Jun 29, 2018

  A wonderful feel-good show with the best dancing and singing that we have seen for ages.

• Ann V

  Jun 28, 2018

  Wonderful production. Shame it us such a short season

• Geraldine

  Jun 28, 2018

  Fantastic performance - singing, dancing, humour - what more could you ask for!

• Robert B

  Jun 28, 2018

  Although some of the songs were familiar, this was our first performance of "Kiss Me Kate" and what an enjoyable evening we had! Great singing, dancing and fun all round. The orchestra's sympathetic accompaniments were particularly good.

• Terry Shaw

  Jun 27, 2018

  This Cole Porter show stands the test of time. It spans the distance between light-hearted Broadway musical comedy and a rigorous plot line with characters we care about and unforgettable music. This production is well conceived, but suffers from being placed in a theatre as big as the Coliseum. The singing is excellent and the orchestral sound exciting. The performances are uniformly good, with Stephanie Corley as Lilli/Kate and Zoe Rainey as Lois/Bianca outstanding, but I found Quirijn de Lang physically somewhat slight as Fred Graham/Petruchio, although his singing was convincing. A good evening in a great theatre.

• Porter Hawkins

  Jun 27, 2018

  What a wonderful evening it was to see Opera North performing Kiss Me Kate at The London Coliseum. Great revival , great performances, lovely to look at and as always tremendously well sung . Great support from the brilliant orchestra in the huge Coliseum pit .

• Leah

  Jun 24, 2018

  I booked the tickets about a year before the production and thought I would take my mum as a surprise. I didn’t know she already enjoyed the film but my the interval she loved the musical too!! As did I. The orchestra was astounding and the characters were superb. I couldn’t fault them, their voices were amazing. The show even had a bit of humour. Couldn’t fault it except the stage lighting with 2 strips of lights hurt my eyes a little because they were quite bright. I would definitely recommend this for anyone for suggestion

• Katie

  Jun 24, 2018

  This was a really funny and witty production. We all thoroughly enjoyed it. Great orchestra, singing and dancing. Came out of the theatre with smiles on our faces - what a lovely way to spend a Saturday afternoon. Well done to Opera North - brilliant!

• Singing Spinks

  Jun 24, 2018

  Suberb, lively show. Good to hear a classic. Came out humming the great tunes from the show.

• AT

  Jun 23, 2018

  With the doom of Brexit, the economy, the BUS etc etc, this is a great evening to forget all the gloom. Wonderfully energizing and really well sung, acted and danced. Whilst it was amplified, it was not too much. Can really recommend this.

• Vero

  Jun 23, 2018

  What a talented cast! Oh my goodness, I saw kiss me Kate in London last when I was a child, about fifteen years ago and seeing it again took me back in a heartbeat. The main foursome are incredible and matched by great setwork and a fantastic chorus. Loved especially the numbers of I hate men (yaaaaaas Kate, you queen) and Harry Dick and Tom. Such a good night. Truly wonderful.

• Tony Wheatley

  Jun 22, 2018

  Wonderful, perfect production full of skill, enthusiasm and panache; the best version I have ever seen.

• Gill G

  Jun 22, 2018

  Excellent production, great singing, most enjoyable.

• Maureen

  Jun 22, 2018

  Wonderful music, superb singing and dancing and comic timing just right. Still singing the songs today, best birthday present ever.

• thomas french

  Jun 22, 2018

  although not really our sort of musical we enjoyed it, it's always better when you know some of the songs very good

• Nick D

  Jun 22, 2018

  With Cole Porter providing the lyrics and music, it would be difficult not to enjoy this production, and since the production was faultless, one could not leave unhappy.

• Joanne

  Jun 22, 2018

  The production was so good! It had everything - beautiful singing, amazing dancing and a really charismatic cast! The humour was fantastic too! Would go again today if I could even though I only saw it yesterday!

• Steve

  Jun 22, 2018

  Wit, beautiful singing and great dancing. Fabulous evening.

• Harry and Janet

  Jun 22, 2018

  A really great production. First-class performances from all members of the cast. Vibrant, with clear diction, great voices, and much exuberance. Not to be missed!

• April Catherine Rose

  Jun 22, 2018

  Phenomenal! I throughly enjoyed Kiss Me Kate. I laughed and cheered from beginning to the end. I love Shakespeare and musical theatre and this is the perfect combination of both! Congratulations to the cast and crew for a spectacular production! This is a brilliant show to brush up on your shakespeare!

• Helen P-B

  Jun 22, 2018

  Absolute entertainment

• Anonymous

  Jun 22, 2018

  This musical is one of my all time favourites. I have seen at least 6 different productions. This was by far the best and most professional I have ever witnessed. The acting, signing and dancing were of the highest standard and without any blemish. But for me , the highlight was the performance of:- "Brush up Your Shakespeare". The 2 actors carried it off with great humour and feeling. In essence this left the audience begging for more as was seen by the standing ovation the entire company received at its end. I should like to recommend that as many people as possible should go to London Coliseum before the short run finishes. My only disappointment was that there were many unoccupied seats.

• Lorraine Nichols

  Jun 22, 2018

  Went to see the Wednesday matinee and considering it’s over 50 years old I found it fab. It’s roughly set around Taming of the Screw. It’s a funny love story and enjoyable in equal measures. I can’t remember ever seeing the film but the character of Fred Graham must have been Howard Keel (which I confirmed when I googled it after the show). All of the actors are fantastic and I hope it goes on to do a tour. Thank you all for a fantastic afternoon x

• Terry Weldon

  Jun 22, 2018

  Can’t write much due to time restraints but this was simply sublime. The play is one of my favourites, Cole Porter being the wittiest of all the great 20th century songwriters. Sets, costumes, orchestra and for me the standout was the choreography

• Showlover

  Jun 21, 2018

  Booked seats as a last minute decision. Turned out to be an excellent evenings entertainment! Brilliant singing and superb dancing. The final solo tap routine was amazing! Highly recommended.

• Theatregoer

  Jun 21, 2018

  I thought this was the worst show I have ever seen. Didn't stay for the second half.