Kinky Boots

Dazzling, fabulously sassy and uplifting'
Time Out
Why see Kinky Boots?
Everybody Say Yeah!
Johannes Radebe will make his West End musical debut!
Coming to the West End in 2026! Making dancing, twirling, and somersaulting in heels look easy since it sashayed into London's Adelphi Theatre in 2013, Cyndi Lauper and Harvey Fierstein's musical has taken the world by storm with its message of acceptance, a cracking pop-filled score, and a dizzying amount of fabulousness. Garnering six Tony Awards and three Olivier Awards, it's time to let your hair down and get ready for this spectacular show to light up the West End!
What Is The Story Of Kinky Boots?
Set in Northampton, London-bound Charlie Price is surprised to suddenly inherit his beloved father's shoe factory and even more surprised to find that handmade men's dress shoes are no longer quite as in vogue as they used to be. Facing closure, a dejected Charlie chances upon Lola, the charismatic, brassy and fabulous drag queen and finds himself forming an unlikely business partnership, creating custom shoes for drag queens, which will change their lives forever...
Did You Know?
Kinky Boots is based on the 2005 film starring Joel Edgerton and Chiwetel Ejiofor but that in turn was based on the true story of family-run shoe factory W.J. Brooks Ltd that fought to save their business by creating fetish footwear for men under the name 'Divine Footwear'.
Key Information
Audience
Run Time
Dates
Cast
- Johannes Radebe as Lola
Please note: The producers can't guarantee the appearance of any performers on any specific date.
Creative
- Book by Harvey Fierstein
- Music and Lyrics by Cyndi Lauper
- Directed by Nikolai Foster
- Leah Hill
- Robert Jones
- George Dyer
- Ben Cracknell
- Adam Fisher
- Harry Blumenau
- Campbell Young Associates
Reviews
Our review
Fun, clever, entertaining
The latest in a slew of brit-coms turned musicals comes to town in glorious, high-kicking style. Kinky Boots is a laugh-a-minute celebration of individuality served with huge helpings of sassiness, tenderness and breathtaking musicality ...
Kitty
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