Shoes

Synopsis

Inspired by one of the great passions of the modern age, Shoes explores the gamut of footwear, from the highs of the Louboutin to the lows of the Croc. Composed by Richard Thomas, in his first large-scale production since the legendary West End and Broadway hit Jerry Springer - The Opera, and featuring the work of a team of leading choreographers, Shoes is a dance revue that sees life told from street-level perspective with wit, irreverence and affection.

Our Review:

Michael Coveney - 16 February 2011

This show, Shoes, really is most edifying and enjoyable, and far better than most of the simpering little musical romantic comedies around the place. It has cheek, it has vision, it has witty and satirical intent, and it has brand names and glitter and spandex, and brilliant choreography.

I was never a great fan of Jerry Springer: The Opera by Richard Thomas (except for the first half) but Shoes shows development and sheer barefoot (and barefaced) cheek that bodes well.

And any musical that involves big beach balls, corsets and helmets, a crowd of nuns hymning Jimmy Choo, and a climactic philosophical statement that “Time Wounds All Heels,” is perfectly fine with me. For heaven’s sake, when did you last see anything in the theatre that was remotely camp or kinky about how we dress, or shop, or pull on our boots?

Stephen Mear is the director and choreographer, and he’s mixed a fine brew of singers ...

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Latest User Review

Sylvia Campbell - 1 April 2011:

I have seen it at least 12 times and still want more!! The whole cast are multi talented, fantastic comedy as well as technically brilliant...love you all...

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