Matt Cardle

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.

Wake Up With BroadwayWorld February 17, 2026- BEACHES Sneak Peek and More
by - Feb 17, 2026

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is  February 17, 2026 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.

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!

KINKY BOOTS to Host Special Gala Night in Support of WaterAid
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 5, 2026

Kinky Boots The Musical will host a special Gala Night at London Coliseum on in support of international charity WaterAid. St Martin’s Lane will close as the biggest night in theatre steps out onto the street.

Photos: Behind the Scenes of ROBIN HOOD at Birmingham Hippodrome
by Stephi Wild - Jan 20, 2026

Birmingham Hippodrome has released exclusive backstage photos of this year’s pantomime Robin Hood giving audiences an opportunity to see behind the scenes of the ultimate sheriff-busting pantomime extravaganza which is right on target.

Matt Cardle Will Lead KINKY BOOTS at London Coliseum
by Stephi Wild - Jan 16, 2026

Multi-platinum-selling recording artist and award-winning West End actor Matt Cardle will play Charlie Price alongside Johannes Radebe as Lola, in the brand-new production of the Olivier, Tony and Grammy Award-winning KINKY BOOTS The Musical.

Birmingham Hippodrome ROBIN HOOD Panto Finds Cast
by Stephi Wild - Sep 25, 2025

A merry band of stars arrived in the city to launch Birmingham Hippodrome's pantomime Robin Hood. The cast swapped Sherwood Forest for Aston Hall and had fun getting to know each ahead of this year's show.

Original Broadway Romeo Ben Jackson Walker Joins UK & Ireland Tour of & JULIET
by Stephi Wild - Apr 22, 2025

Ben Jackson Walker, the original Romeo in the Broadway production of & Juliet, will be revisiting the role in the UK and Ireland tour. Learn more about the show here!

JC Chasez Will Host Sing-Along Performance of & JULIET
by Stephi Wild - Nov 12, 2024

& Juliet will host a special sing-along performance on Thursday, November 21 at 7 pm, hosted by  Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter-producer and *NSYNC star JC Chasez. 

Listen: JC Chasez and Jimmy Harry Release PLAYING WITH FIRE Concept Album
by Josh Sharpe - Oct 25, 2024

JC Chasez and Jimmy Harry release their groundbreaking new musical theater concept album, Playing With Fire. Inspired by Mary Shelley’s timeless novel Frankenstein, Playing with Fire marks Chasez’s first major musical theater recording project. Listen to it now!

Bradley Riches, Amber Davies & Claudia Kariuki Join Scott Alan Live At Cadogan Hall
by Stephi Wild - Oct 18, 2024

Bradley Riches, Amber Davies, and Claudia Kariuki will join Amy di Bartolemeo, Oliver Tompsett, and Stuart Matthew Price as guest vocalists for internationally acclaimed songwriter SCOTT ALAN live at Cadogan Hall.

JC Chasez Will Release a FRANKENSTEIN Inspired Musical Theater Concept Album
by Stephi Wild - Sep 9, 2024

Performer and member of boy band NSYNC, JC Chasez, is trying his hand at musical theater! The singer, songwriter, producer and actor has teamed up with songwriter and composer Jimmy Harry to create a concept album inspired by Mary Shelley's 1818 novel, Frankenstein. View the trakc list and learn more about the album.

Review: &JULIET, King's Theatre
by Natalie O'Donoghue - Aug 15, 2024

Get whisked away on a fabulous journey as Juliet ditches her famous ending for a fresh beginning and a second chance at life and love—her way.

Video: &JULIET UK and Ireland Tour
by Stephi Wild - Aug 8, 2024

After thrilling audiences at the Shaftesbury Theatre in London’s West End from 2019-2023,  & JULIET is on a UK and Ireland tour, visiting Manchester, Southampton, Edinburgh, Liverpool, Birmingham, Cardiff, Nottingham, Leeds and more. Check out all new video clips here!

Photos: & JULIET UK and Ireland Tour New Production Shots
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jul 12, 2024

Check out new production photos of the UK & Ireland tour of & Juliet