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Kinky Boots West End

Kinky Boots Revival

Ages: 14+
Closing: July 11, 2026

Kinky Boots - 2026 West End History , Info & More

London Coliseum
St. Martin's Lane WC2N 4ES London
Run Type Limited Run
Market West End
Previews March 17, 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 (La Cage, Torch Song Trilogy, Newsies) 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 (Hairspray, La Cage, Broadway Bares), with music supervision, arrangements and orchestrations by Stephen Oremus (Book of Mormon, Wicked).

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FEATURED REVIEWS FOR Kinky Boots

Johannes Radebe makes a splendid stage debut

From: Time Out By: Tom Wicker Date: 2026-04-01

8 / 10

This show’s not-so-secret weapon is Strictly Come Dancing professional Radebe, who is a tornado of charisma as Lola. It’s hard to think of another role better suited for his theatre debut. Unsurprisingly, he burns up the choreography, turning the stage into a runway. But he also brings an intensity to this larger-than-life character that’s operatic in pitch and disco-fabulous in tone. And he wears the hell out of Robert Jones and Tom Rogers’ glitteringly ethereal costumes.

The Strictly star owns the stage in Nikolai Foster's revival

From: BroadwayWorld By: Aliya Al-Hassan Date: 2026-04-01

6 / 10

From a commerical aspect, the casting of Johannes Radebe as drag queen Lola is genius; his presence will guarantee ticket sales and for many reasons, he lives up to the hype. He sashays around the stage with huge poise and confidence, out-dancing everyone else by a mile. Leah Hill's choreography allows him to shine throughout, with rapid-fire footwork and pirouettes off stage. A brilliant addition of a mini dance-off between him and the bigoted Don (a nicely gruff Billy Roberts), is a great moment. 

Video: Matt Cardle Honours KINKY BOOTS Co-Star Johannes Radebe During Curtain Call
by A.A. Cristi - May 20, 2026


Matt Cardle honored Johannes Radebe during a curtain call speech following a performance of KINKY BOOTS at the London Coliseum. Radebe currently stars as Lola in the musical through July 11, 2026. Watch the video.

Video: Johannes Radebe and Matt Cardle in KINKY BOOTS New Trailer
by Stephi Wild - May 15, 2026


A new trailer has been released for the brand-new production of the Olivier, Tony and Grammy Award-winning KINKY BOOTS The Musical starring Strictly Come Dancing's Johannes Radebe and X-Factor winner Matt Cardle. Check out the video here!

Guest Blog: 'Two Lolas Are So Much Better Than One': Actor Tosh Wanogho-Maud on Alternating An Iconic Role in KINKY BOOTS
by Guest Author - April 10, 2026


Firstly, I guess I should start off by introducing myself. My name is Tosh Wanogho-Maud, and I’m playing Lola on a Monday and perhaps a few other times that circumstances might allow in the brand-new production of the Olivier, Tony and Grammy Award-winning Kinky BootsThe Musical.

Review Roundup: KINKY BOOTS Struts Back Into The West End
by Aliya Al-Hassan - April 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 - April 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 - March 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 - March 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 - March 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 - March 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 - February 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 - February 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.

Matt Cardle Will Lead KINKY BOOTS at London Coliseum
by Stephi Wild - January 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.

Johannes Radebe Will Make West End Debut in KINKY BOOTS
by Stephi Wild - July 7, 2025


Following a record-breaking UK, Ireland and European tour, ROYO, Runaway Entertainment and Curve have announced Johannes Radebe will make his West End debut, reprising the role of Lola in Kinky Boots.

Kinky Boots FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What are the songs in Kinky Boots and what's the order?
Prince and Son Theme The Most Beautiful Thing in the World Take What You Got The Land of Lola Step One Sex is in the Heel The History of Wrong Guys I'm Not My Father's Son Everybody Say Yeah! What a Woman Wants In This Corner Charlies's Sad Soliloquy/Soul of a Man Hold Me in Your Heart Raise You Up Just Be

Kinky Boots History

Other Productions of Kinky Boots

2013   Broadway Original Broadway Production
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2014   US Tour First National Tour
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2015   West End West End
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2017   US Tour Non-Equity National Tour
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2022   Off-Broadway Off-Broadway Production
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2025   US Tour Non-Equity Tour
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