Kinky Boots - The Musical
The Broadway smash brings glitter, glam, and a whole lot of sole to Wellington in 2023
From the producers of last year’s smash-hit production of Jersey Boys, and the sold-out season of Les Miserables in Wellington, the uplifting awarding-winning musical Kinky Boots will play at The St James Theatre from 28 June.
The big-hearted musical extravaganza has won six Tonys, including Best Musical, the Grammy for Best Musical Theatre Album and London’s Olivier Award for Best Musical. It features a joyous, Tony-award-winning score by pop icon Cyndi Lauper, and a hilarious, uplifting book by four-time Tony winner Harvey Fierstein. Billy Porter won a Best Actor Tony Award for his portrayal of Lola.
It tells the story of Charlie Price, who has reluctantly inherited his father's shoe factory that is on the verge of bankruptcy. Trying to live up to his father's legacy and save his family business, Charlie finds inspiration in the form of Lola, a fabulous entertainer in need of some sturdy stilettos. As they work to turn the factory around, this unlikely pair find they have more in common than they realised and discover that when you change your mind, you can change your whole world.
Filled with glitter, glam and a whole lot of sole, Kinky Boots will have audiences dancing in the aisles and discovering why, sometimes, the best way to fit in... is to stand out!
Kinky Boots is a perfect tonic to lift the spirits. It’s fun, it’s free-spirited and has so much heart. We know you’ll love it.
David Adkins (Director)