Theatre Group trip to see Kinky Boots at the London Coliseum

Based on a true story Kinky Boots is an uplifting, sequin strewn extravaganza, so having the use of the largest stage in London for its latest outing seems quite fitting. Charlie Price (Matt Cardle) is desperately trying to leave his father’s failing shoe making business in Northampton for a new life in London but when his father dies feels he has a moral obligation to try and carry on for the sake of the very loyal staff. 

He is handed a lifeline in the shape of Lola (Johannes Radebe of Strictly Come Dancing fame), a drag queen whose boot breaks while performing at a show Charlie is attending. He realises that women’s boots are not made to support a man’s weight distribution, so the two collaborate to make ‘sexy’ boots for men, with Lola having to contend with the prejudices of those who refuse to accept or try to understand anyone who is not a stereotypical man or woman. While being an extremely enjoyable show, along with at least a few others in the group, I felt

Johannes could have done with a few more singing lessons and I think we all agreed the music was FAR TOO LOUD!

Contributed by Pat Ward