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Review Roundup: KINKY BOOTS Struts Back Into The West End
by Aliya Al-Hassan - Apr 1, 2026

Inspired by a true story and based on the Miramax motion picture written by Geoff Deane and Tim Firth, Kinky Boots features a warm and witty book by four-time Tony Award-winner Harvey Fierstein and a richly diverse musical score from Grammy Award-winning rock icon Cyndi Lauper, in her stunning theatrical debut. The production is directed and choreographed by Tony Award-winner Jerry Mitchell , with music supervision, arrangements and orchestrations by Stephen Oremus. Starring Strictly Come Dancing's Johannes Radebe as Lola and X-Factor star Matt Cardle as Charlie, this revival is directed by Leicester Curve's artistic director Nicolai Foster, What did the critics think?

Review: KINKY BOOTS, Starring Johannes Radebe & Matt Cardle
by Aliya Al-Hassan - Apr 1, 2026

Last seen in the West End in 2019, Cyndi Lauper and Matt Fierstein's uplifting musical Kinky Boots finally struts its way back to London after a national tour. Originating at the Curve Leicester and directed by its artistic director Nikolai Foster, it brings starry sparkle to the stage with the casting of Strictly's Johannes Radebe, but fails to capture the energy and vigour of its previous iteration.

Photos: Johannes Radebe, Matt Cardle, and More in KINKY BOOTS
by Stephi Wild - Mar 31, 2026

All new photos have been released of Johannes Radebe, Matt Cardle, and the cast in the brand-new production of KINKY BOOTS The Musical. Check out the photos here!

Photos: KINKY BOOTS The Musical Gala Night at the London Coliseum
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 30, 2026

A brand-new production of the Olivier, Tony and Grammy Award-winning musical Kinky Boots opened at the London Coliseum. Check out photos from gala night performance!

Photos: First Look at Johannes Radebe, Matt Cardle and the Cast of KINKY BOOTS
by Stephi Wild - Mar 17, 2026

All new photos have been released of Strictly Come Dancing's Johannes Radebe and X-Factor winner Matt Cardle in the brand-new production of the Olivier, Tony and Grammy Award-winning KINKY BOOTS The Musical.

Photos: Johannes Radebe, Matt Cardle and More in Rehearsal For KINKY BOOTS at the London Coliseum
by Stephi Wild - Mar 2, 2026

All new rehearsal photos have been released of Strictly Come Dancing's Johannes Radebe and X-Factor winner Matt Cardle in the brand-new production of KINKY BOOTS The Musical.

Full Cast Set For KINKY BOOTS at London Coliseum With Johannes Radebe and Matt Cardle
by Stephi Wild - Feb 16, 2026

The full cast has been announced for the brand-new production of the Olivier, Tony and Grammy Award-winning KINKY BOOTS The Musical. Learn more about the cast here!

Photos: The Cast of MILITARY WIVES - THE MUSICAL in Rehearsal
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 26, 2025

You can now get a first look inside rehearsals for the world premiere of the brand-new British musical Military Wives - The Musical, based on the 2019 hit movie Military Wives.

Photos: MAIDEN VOYAGE at Southwark Playhouse First Look
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 25, 2025

The world premiere of Maiden Voyage is now playing at Southwark Playhouse, Elephant. Get a first look at photos here and learn how to purchase tickets to the production!

Tosh Wanogho-Maud Joins KINKY BOOTS European Tour and Additional UK Dates
by Stephi Wild - Jul 24, 2025

West End star Tosh Wanogho-Maud will be taking over the role of Lola in the brand-new Made at Curve production of the Olivier, Tony and Grammy Award-winning musical KINKY BOOTS.

Cast And Creative Team Announced For Debbie Isitt's MILITARY WIVES - THE MUSICAL At York Theatre Royal
by Stephi Wild - Jun 30, 2025

York Theatre Royal, in association with Everyman Theatre Cheltenham and Buxton Opera House, have announced the full cast and creative team for the world premiere of Debbie Isitt's Military Wives - The Musical.

Full Cast Set For MAIDEN VOYAGE at Southwark Playhouse Elephant
by Stephi Wild - Jun 9, 2025

This new musical, with book and lyrics by Mindi Dickstein and music by Carmel Dean, tells the story of how Tracy Edwards skippered the first all female crew aboard a ship called Maiden.

Photos: More Photos Released From the UK Tour of I SHOULD BE SO LUCKY
by Stephi Wild - Feb 21, 2024

More production images have been released for the UK and Ireland tour of the Stock Aitken Waterman musical I SHOULD BE SO LUCKY. The show’s next stop is Milton Keynes Theatre from Tuesday 5 March to Saturday 9 March 2024, before continuing on tour. Check out the new photos here!

Review: I SHOULD BE SO LUCKY, King's Theatre
by Natalie O'Donoghue - Feb 14, 2024

Head from the aisle to the isles in the official Stock Aitken Waterman musical featuring the soundtrack of a generation with music from pop royalty including Kylie Minogue (I Should Be So Lucky), Rick Astley (Never Gonna Give You Up), Jason Donovan (Especially for You), Bananarama (Love In The First Degree) and more, all intertwined in an original story of love, laughter and last-minute getaways!

MY FAVORITE THINGS Concert, Featuring Audra McDonald, Julian Ovenden, Aaron Tveit, and More, Will Come to Cinemas This February
by Stephi Wild - Jan 12, 2024

CinemaLive has announced a new season of musical events to play in 475 cinemas across the UK and Ireland in 2024, including My Favorite Things, starring Audra McDonald, Julian Ovenden, Aaron Tveit, and more. Check out the full slate here!

Cast Set For I SHOULD BE SO LUCKY at The King's Theatre Glasgow
by Stephi Wild - Jan 5, 2024

Full casting has been announced for the Glasgow run of I SHOULD BE SO LUCKY: THE STOCK AITKEN WATERMAN MUSICAL. Kylie Minogue will also digitally appear throughout the show as a specially created character unique to the musical.

Photos/Video: First Look at the UK and Ireland Tour of I SHOULD BE SO LUCKY
by Stephi Wild - Dec 11, 2023

An all new trailer and photos have been released for the UK and Ireland tour of the Stock Aitken Waterman musical I SHOULD BE SO LUCKY. Check out the photos and video here!

BroadwayHD to Present Streaming Premiere of TITANIC: THE MUSICAL 10th Anniversary UK Tour
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 21, 2023

BroadwayHD will exclusively stream the worldwide premiere of Titanic: The Musical beginning December 15.

Gulf Coast Records Sets Release Date for Blues Guitar Slinger Popa Chubby's Label Debut, LIVE AT G. BLUEY'S JUKE JOINT NYC
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 16, 2023

Gulf Coast Records announces a September 8 release date for Live at G. Bluey's Juke Joint NYC,  the label debut live double-CD set from New York City-based blues guitar slinger Popa Chubby's (aka “The Beast from the East”).

Photos: Inside Opening Night of I SHOULD BE SO LUCKY: THE STOCK AITKEN WATERMAN MUSICAL
by Stephi Wild - Nov 15, 2023

All new photos have been released from the opening night of I SHOULD BE SO LUCKY: THE STOCK AITKEN WATERMAN MUSICAL on Tuesday 14 November at the Manchester Opera House, where the show is playing until 25 November, before embarking on a UK tour. Check out the photos here!