Proms | Kiss Me, Kate at the Proms
The Taming of the Shrew
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 musical Kiss Me, Kate.
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Licence: ERA Licence required
Content
- Type: Plays
- Channel: BBC Two
- Duration: 2'13'21''
- Broadcast date: 2014
Usage
UK only
Staff and students of licensed education establishments only
Cannot be adapted
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- Shakespeare Archive Resource
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Kiss Me Kate (1953)
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