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BBC Proms

2014

Kiss Me, Kate at the Proms

Duration: 2 hours, 15 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Two ScotlandLatest broadcast: on BBC Four HD

John Wilson and his orchestra are joined by a spectacular ensemble of singers and dancers from Broadway and the West End for a unique performance of the classic musical Kiss Me, Kate.

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Contributors

Fred Graham/Petruchio:
Ben Davis
Lilli Vanessi/Katharine:
Alexandra Silber
Bill Calhoun/Lucentio:
Tony Yazbeck
Lois Lane/Bianca:
Louise Dearman
First Man (Gunman):
James Doherty
Second Man (Gunman):
Michael Jibson
Harry Trevor/Baptista:
Ian Talbot
Harrison Howell:
Alex Bourne
Ralph (The Stage Manager):
Christopher Howell
Hortensio:
Gary Watson
Conductor:
John Wilson
Stage Director:
Shaun Kerrison
Choreographer:
Alistair David

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