Kinky Boots heading to Wolverhampton Grand Theatre
Winner of every major Best Musical award Kinky Boots is set to arrive at Wolverhampton's Grand Theatre next Autumn.
Kinky Boots at the Adelphi Theatre in London has won three Olivier Awards for Best New Musical, Best Costume Design and Best Actor in a Musical for Matt Henry who played Lola.
The show has also won the London Evening Standard BBC Radio 2 Audience Award for Best Musical as well as three WhatsOnStage Awards for Best New Musical, Best Actor in a Musical and Best Choreography.
With a book by four-time Tony Award-winner Harvey Fierstein and songs by pop icon Cyndi Lauper - the musical follows the story of Charlie Price who inherits the family business after his father dies. He is not interested in shoes or the failing business, however a transvestite cabaret singer inspires Charlie to save the factory by producing erotic footwear.
Composer and Lyricist, Cyndi Lauper said: “It has been a wonderful adventure and a privilege for me, to play a part in creating Kinky Boots.
"Everyone can relate to this universal story, and I am overwhelmed that people in the UK have embraced it with open arms. I am thrilled that this fabulous show will be touring the country!”
The tour will open in Northampton and book writer, Harvey Fierstein said: “The inspiring story of Kinky Boots will soon complete its full circle journey from Northampton to the silver screen to Broadway and London and now, at last, back home to Northampton as it embarks on a national UK tour.
"How often does that happen? It’s been an absolute thrill to witness the giant heart of our show raise audiences up out of their seats in clamorous joy night after night in the West End and I am now so glad to experience its homecoming.”
Director and Choreographer, Jerry Mitchell said: “I am delighted to see this big-spirited musical going on tour. Kinky Boots is very close to my heart, and I am really looking forward to taking this British musical all over the UK."
Press and PR Manager at the Grand Theatre Scott Bird said; “it is hugely exciting to be one of the first venues announced on the UK tour of Kinky Boots. It is a show with big heart and even bigger heels! The production is a huge success around the world and it’s certainly going to leave Wolverhampton audiences feeling fabulous!”
Kinky Boots will run from October 16 to October 27, 2018.
Tickets for Kinky Boots will go on sale to Friends Of The Grand at 10am on November 4, and public sales open at 10am on November 6 at the Grand Theatre Box Office in person, by calling 01902 42 92 12 or online at grandtheatre.co.uk.
