Stage Kiss tickets
About Stage Kiss
Don’t miss Stage Kiss, Sarah Ruhl’s fantastic comedy about two ex-lovers who meet again and are expected to kiss on stage over and over again; soon, they start falling into old habits. Book Stage Kiss tickets on TodayTix.
Stage Kiss is a play in which two actors with an interconnected, messy romantic past are cast as opposite leading roles in a 1930s melodrama, and rehearsals become interpersonally spicy. They are supposed to pretend to fall in love with one another; however, as the kisses keep coming and their old feelings begin to resurface, the line between performance and their lived realities dissolves.
Stage Kiss turns the world of theatre into a smashingly clever, unexpectedly sweet story about desire, old flames, and the unpredictable nature of human connection. The cast is led by MyAnna Buring and Patrick Kennedy, and this production marks Sarah Ruhl’s beloved play's exciting UK premiere.
Run time
2hr 20min. Incl. 1 Interval.
Venue
Categories
Age
Ages 14+.
Start date
8th May, 2026
End date
13th June, 2026
Intresting take on the true in front and behind the scenes of show making. Reminded me of the same styling as Noises off but more on the dramatic side then comedy
Fun, lighthearted play which honestly made me laugh a bunch and I really like the story. V amusing.
Feel they missed a trick with the story that couldn’t quite get going in terms of style and story. The characters were two dimensional and the premise weak. It promised a lot and delivered little. The actors did their best with poor material. Why did Hampstead bother with this play when there are so many promising new plays being written. Disappointed.
Stage Kiss cast and creative team
By: Sarah Ruhl
Director: Blanche McIntyre
Venue
Directions
Location: Fringe/Off West End
Bus numbers: 46, 113, 187, 268, 603
Night bus numbers: N113
More information about Stage Kiss
Stage Kiss in London is directed by Blanche McIntyre, following her acclaimed collaboration with Sarah Ruhl on Letters from Max in 2025. This new London staging brings together a cast led by MyAnna Buring and Patrick Kennedy, with Toto Bruin, Oliver Dimsdale, James Phoon, Rolf Saxon, and Jill Winternitz. The play also boasts a masterful creative team, including design by Robert Innes Hopkins, lighting by Oliver Fenwick, sound by Gregory Clarke, and music by Grant Olding.
Stage Kiss is a satirical look at the world of theatre and the ways it brings people together. It has phenomenal humour and uses deliberately terrible theatre to shine a light on a romance unfolding, as well as the pain that plagues the characters. For audiences who love the theatre and compelling romance, this is an incredibly interesting play and a night at the theatre that audiences will not want to miss.
What to watch for
- Sarah Ruhl was nominated for a Tony Award in 2010 for Best Play, for In The Next Room (or The Vibrator Play).
- Sarah Ruhl created the play Orlando, which is a play based on Virginia Woolf’s novel.
- Letters from Max, the playwright Sarah Ruhl and director Blanche McIntyre first worked on together, is based on a book Ruhl wrote with her former student, who would later die of cancer.
- Blanche McIntyre won Best Director at the TMA 2013 UK Theatre Awards.
Frequently asked questions
What is Stage Kiss about?
Don’t miss Stage Kiss, a beautifully hilarious portrayal of romance and theatre, showcasing two ex-lovers and how a series of stage kisses brings them back together.
Which theatre is Stage Kiss at?
Stage Kiss is at London's Hampstead Theatre, which is located at Eton Avenue, London, NW3 3EU.
How do you get tickets for Stage Kiss?
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What is the running time of Stage Kiss?
Stage Kiss runs for 2hr 20min. Incl. 1 Interval.
What is the age recommendation for Stage Kiss?
Ages 14+.
Who wrote Stage Kiss?
Sarah Ruhl is the writer.
Who directed Stage Kiss?
Blanche McIntyre is the director.
Is Stage Kiss appropriate for kids?
This production is best for those ages 14 and above. The show includes references to sex, death/illness, depictions of violence and guns, and loud noises (including gunshots).
Is Stage Kiss good?
Stage Kiss is a fantastic choice for lovers of intelligent and honest comedies with a lot of heart and wit. Audiences are sure to be entertained and endeared as they watch these two old flames circle each other once more.
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