- Venue London Coliseum, London
- Performance dates Booking to 11 July 2026
- Running time 2 hours 15 minutes (including interval)
- Age guidelines 8+
The smash-hit musical Kinky Boots is now playing at the London Coliseum for a strictly limited season. Starring Johannes Radebe and Matt Cardle, this spectacular new production features Cyndi Lauper’s Tony and Grammy Award-winning score.
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Kinky Boots in London
★★★★★ “Johannes is mind-blowing” – The Sun
Secure your tickets now for one of London’s most uplifting nights out.
Winner of the 2016 Olivier Award for Best New Musical, and based on an uplifting true story and much-loved film, Kinky Boots returns to the London stage in a blaze of heart, humour and high heels.
Starring Matt Cardle & Johannes Radebe
Starring Strictly Come Dancing’s Johannes Radebe as Lola and The X Factor’s Matt Cardle as Charlie Price, the show tells the joyful story of an unlikely friendship that saves a failing shoe factory and changes lives forever.
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Packed with feel-good songs and dazzling choreography, Kinky Boots is an irresistible night out. With a strictly limited run at the London Coliseum ending on 11 July 2026, there’s not much time left to see this show-stopping spectacular.
Book your tickets for Kinky Boots in London now to secure your preferred performance at the London Coliseum.
From Northampton to Milan
Inspired by true events, Kinky Boots takes audiences from the factory floor of Northampton to the glamorous catwalks of Milan.
When Charlie Price inherits his family’s struggling shoe factory, he is running out of options. Then he meets Lola, a fabulous drag performer whose bold ideas and unstoppable spirit might just hold the key to saving the business.
Funny, warm and full of heart, Kinky Boots is a celebration of friendship, identity and the power of embracing what makes you different.
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Performance Information
Check booking calendar for full details
- Evenings
- Monday
- Tuesday
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
- Matinees
- Thursday
- Saturday
- Group Bookings For groups of 10+ enquire here
Stars and Creatives
Who is in the cast of Kinky Boots?
Lead Cast
- Lola: Johannes Radebe* (except Monday nights)
- Charlie Price: Matt Cardle
- Alternate Lola: Tosh Wanogho-Maud (Monday nights)
- Lauren: Courtney Bowman
- Nicola: Billie-Kay
- Don: Billy Roberts
- Pat: Rachel Izen
- Trish: Jessica Daley
- Mr Price: Jonathan Dryden Taylor
- George: Scott Paige
- Harry: Liam Doyle
Completing the Cast
Andy Barke, Kathryn Barnes, Cerys Burton, Kaya Farrugia, Nay-Nay, Keith Alexander, Nathan Daly, Kofi Dennis, Ru Fisher, Darnell Matthew-James, Liam McEvoy, Ashley-Jordon Packer, Cole Dunn, Annell Odartey, Jordan Isaac, Tori McDougall
Young Company
Young Lola: Sean Garcia Madiba, Noah Ronkainen Phillips, Rio-Blake Power
Young Charlie: Archie John Allen, Joshua Beswick, Louis Cohen, Callum George
Who are the creative team of Kinky Boots?
Music and lyrics by Cyndi Lauper, book by Harvey Fierstein.
Directed by Nikolai Foster, choreography by Leah Hill, set and costume design by Robert Jones, musical supervision by George Dyer, lighting design by Ben Cracknell, sound design by Adam Fisher, casting by Harry Blumenau CDG CDA, wigs, hair and make up design by Campbell Young Associates with associate direction by Michaela Powell, associate choreography by Johnny Bishop, associate sound design by Harry Barker and production management by Setting Line.
Originally directed and choreographed by Jerry Mitchell.
Based on the Miramax motion picture Kinky Boots, written by Geoff Deane and Tim Firth.
Important Notes
Please note: Johannes Radebe will not perform on Mondays from 30th March 2026 (see Casting section for more)
Venue Information
London Coliseum , St. Martin's Lane, London, WC2N 4ES
Nearest Tube or Train: Leicester Square (Northern line, Piccadilly line), Charing Cross (Northern line, Bakerloo line), Embankment (Northern line, Bakerloo line, District line, Circle line)
Nearest Buses: 3, 6, 9, 11, 12, 13, 15, 23, 24, 29, 53, 77a, 88, 91, 139, 159, 176
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★★★★★ “Johannes is mind-blowing” The Sun
★★★★★ “This show is what the world needs right now” The Daily Star
★★★★★ “Fills the enormous auditorium of the London Coliseum with attitude and joy” The Reviews Hub
★★★★ “Johannes Radebe shines in Nikolai Foster’s glorious revival” The Stage
★★★★ “Johannes Radebe makes a splendid stage debut... joyous” TimeOut
★★★★ “Radebe’s appearance is fierce, formidable and fabulous” All That Dazzles
★★★★ “Cardle’s vocals are sensational throughout” Theatre Weekly
★★★★ “A joyful celebration” Theatre & Tonic
★★★ “Strictly star Johannes makes a sensational West End debut” The Telegraph
★★★ “Strictly’s Johannes Radebe is a perfect fit... brings stratospheric levels of charisma” The Guardian
Frequently Asked Questions
Kinky Boots has a running time of approximately 2 hours and 20 minutes, including one interval.
- Evening Performances: Typically start at 7:30pm and finish at approximately 9:50pm.
- Matinee Performances: Typically start at 2:30pm and finish at approximately 4:50pm.
Note: Performance times can vary slightly, so we recommend checking your specific ticket details after booking.
News about Kinky Boots
Watch: new trailer for West End’s Kinky Boots starring Johannes Radebe and Matt Cardle
Ticket promotion launched for Kinky Boots at the London Coliseum with £24 tickets for 24 hours
Photos: Johannes Radebe and Matt Cardle celebrate Kinky Boots West End Gala Night
First-look photos of Kinky Boots in the West End starring Johannes Radebe & Matt Cardle
Kinky Boots announces West End cast to join Johannes Radebe & Matt Cardle at the London Coliseum
Matt Cardle to join Johannes Radebe in Kinky Boots at the West End’s London Coliseum
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