This production is recommended for ages 8+. Under 5's will not be admitted
Performance dates
17 March - 11 July 2026
Run time: 2hr 30min
Includes interval
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Kinky Boots the Musical London tickets
Everybody say yeah! Following the Kinky Boots musical tour, the fashion forward show struts into the West End. Playing at the London Coliseum from 17 March to 11 July 2026, book your official tickets now.
Synopsis of Kinky Boots
Set in a struggling shoe factory in Northampton, the story follows an unlikely partnership between a passionate shoe maker and a dazzling performer with a bold idea that just might save the business.
With songs by pop icon Cyndi Lauper and a heartwarming book by Harvey Fierstein, Kinky Boots is packed with humour, vibrant choreography, and unforgettable music. It’s a joyous journey of acceptance and empowerment that reminds us all to stand tall, be ourselves, and never let anyone dull our shine.
It’s worth the applause
- Johannes Radebe reached the Strictly Come Dancing final in 2021 in the show’s first all-male partnership
- Cyndi Lauper won the Best New Artist Grammy Award in 1984, she won another Grammy in 2014 for Best Theatre Album for the Broadway cast of Kinky Boots
- The original West End production won three Olivier Awards and an Evening Standard Award for Best New Musical
Performance schedule
Johannes Radebe is not scheduled to perform on Mondays and 26th March matinee.
Cast of Kinky Boots the Musical
- Lola - Johannes Radebe
Further casting to be announced
Kinky Boots creatives
- Director - Nikolai Foster
- Book - Harvey Fierstein
- Score - Cyndi Lauper
- Choreographer - Leah Hill
- Set and Costume Designer - Robert Jones
- Lola and the Angels’ Costume Designer - Tom Rogers
- Musical Supervisor - George Dyer
- Lighting Designer - Ben Cracknell
- Sound Designer - Adam Fisher
- Wigs, Hair and Make-Up - Campbell Young Associates
The catwalk continues
Kinky Boots is a vibrant musical that celebrates acceptance and the unexpected journeys life takes us on. As you enjoy the uplifting tunes of this award-winning show, remember the diverse world of performance art available in London. For a contrasting experience, consider exploring the elegance and grace of London ballet, where storytelling unfolds through enchanting dance, offering a unique blend of tradition and innovation in every performance.
Content
Recommended for ages 8 and above.Special notes
Johannes Radebe is not scheduled to perform on Mondays and 26th March matinee.
Latest Kinky Boots News
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Spotlight on: Johannes Radebe
Johannes Radebe is a South African dancer and choreographer celebrated for his bubbly personality and trailblazing visibility on Strictly Come Dancing. Over the years, he has become one of the show’s most beloved professionals, admired not only for his technical mastery but for his authenticity, warmth, and the joy he brings to every performance. Beyond the glitter and footlights, Radebe’s story is one of resilience, ambition, and a deep commitment to using his platform to inspire others.
Who is Johannes Radebe?
Born in Zamdela, Sasolburg, in South Africa’s Orange Free State, Johannes Radebe’s journey to international acclaim is marked by both triumph and adversity. Growing up, he faced homophobic bullying and the compounded challenges of navigating race and class barriers within the competitive world of ballroom dance. His early years in Johannesburg were defined by financial hardship, at times he experienced homelessness, sleeping in the dance studio where he worked or in the back of taxis.
Yet Radebe’s talent and determination propelled him forward. He went on to win the Professional South African Latin Championship twice, and became a three-time Amateur Latin South African Champion. His competitive success opened doors to television, where he quickly became a standout figure. Today, he is not just a renowned dancer but a symbol of perseverance, representation, and unapologetic self-expression.
Isn’t he on Strictly Come Dancing?
He certainly is! Radebe’s been a firm fan favourite since joining the cast in 2018. And has become synonymous with the show’s most joyful, heartfelt, and innovative routines. His partnership with John Whaite made television history as the first male same-sex pairing in the UK series, a landmark moment that resonated deeply with audiences. The pair went on to finish as runners-up, losing only to Rose Ayling-Ellis and Giovanni Pernice in a memorable final.
Before his UK success, Radebe already had an impressive track record. He competed in two seasons of the South African version of Strictly, reaching the final both times, and appeared on Dancing with the Stars in 2018.
3 Dec, 2025 | By Sian McBride
News / Features / New Shows + Transfers
Kinky Boots Characters Guide
After strutting its stuff at the Adelphi Theatre from 2015 to 2019, Kinky Boots is making a dazzling return to London. The hit musical will step back into the West End at the London Coliseum from March 17 to July 11, 2026.
With Harvey Fierstein’s heartwarming book, Cyndi Lauper’s infectious score, and high-heeled choreography, this uplifting show blends glamour with grit. Let’s explore the unforgettable characters that give Kinky Boots its sparkle.
29 Aug, 2025 | By Hay Brunsdon
Features
Here’s what you can stream over Christmas for your theatre fix!
London has moved into Tier 3, which means that theatres have once again had to close. Many of us love the thrill of live entertainment and delight of theatre, and even more so during the holiday season. You can still treat your loved ones to the magic of theatre with our gift e-vouchers this Christmas, but here are some things you can stream to tide you over, from now until the new year!
18 Dec, 2020 | By Jade Ali
News / Celebrities / Casting
Original West End Kinky Boots stars Matt Henry and Killian Donnelly set to return
Check out these vintage, high-heeled boots! Matt Henry and Killian Donnelly, who originated the roles of drag queen Lola and Charlie Price for the West End production of Kinky Boots, are set to return to the musical at the end of this month for two performances, which will be filmed for a worldwide release. Kinky Boots is now playing at the Adelphi Theatre until 12 January 2019.
15 Nov, 2018 | By Nicholas Ephram Ryan Daniels
Reviews / Features / Casting
Kinky Boots: New Cast Review
This summer I headed down to the Adelphi Theatre to see the fabulous new cast of Kinky Boots! The show, on the whole, is as sparkly and beautiful as ever, with a fantastic set and of course fabulous choreography from Jerry Mitchell. But here’s what I thought of the new cast…
12 Oct, 2018 | By Emily Jenkins
Features
My pick of musicals to replace those closing in 2019
As Summer draws to a close, and the first countdown-to-Christmas posts start appearing on Facebook (way too soon!), it seems like a good time to look at what we can expect from the West End in 2019, especially since we are going to be losing some pretty big musicals.
In fact, we've already lost Young Frankenstein, and The King and I is closing in September. Next year will see even more closures, including Dreamgirls, Motown: The Musical and (the saddest loss, in my opinion) Kinky Boots.
On the upside, Waitress will be replacing Kinky Boots at the Adelphi Theatre in February, and Dear Evan Hansen is on its way to London in the not-too-distant future. But what else could replace the fantastic musicals that will be closing next year? Well, here are my suggestions.
14 Sep, 2018 | By Harriet Wilson
News
Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Really Useful Theatres has been renamed
It has just been announced that Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Really Useful Theatres group (RUT), which is a subsidiary of Really Useful Group (RUG), will be renamed after the impresario himself. Effective today the group will be renamed Lloyd Webber Theatres, or LW Theatres for short. The news comes after the RUT-owned New London Theatre was officially renamed the Gillian Lynne Theatre after the late, world-renowned choreographer of Cats.
25 Jul, 2018 | By Nicholas Ephram Ryan Daniels
News
Sole-ful musical Kinky Boots announces West End closing
After four years of rocking audiences' socks off and over 1,400 performances at the Adelphi Theatre, feel-good musical Kinky Boots announces that it will be closing in January of next year.
12 Jun, 2018 | By Nicholas Ephram Ryan Daniels
News
Cyndi Lauper's hit musical Kinky Boots has announced its support for Heads Together
It's hard to take courage in a world full of people. The West End production of Cyndi Lauper's hit musical Kinky Boots, which is now playing at the Adelphi Theatre, has announced that it will be supporting Heads Together, a mental health awareness initiative that aims to change the conversation on mental health and fundraise for innovative mental care services.
31 May, 2018 | By Nicholas Ephram Ryan Daniels
News / Casting
West End production of Kinky Boots announces new casting and extension
The London production of Cyndi Lauper and Harvey Fierstein's Kinky Boots has just announced a fabulous new cast and extension.
23 Apr, 2018 | By Nicholas Ephram Ryan Daniels
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