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Kinky Boots announces casting for final tour stops

Kinky Boots announces casting for final tour stops

Kinky Boots with Johannes Radebe to transfer to the West End

Kinky Boots with Johannes Radebe to transfer to the West End

Full cast revealed for 50 First Dates musical’s world premiere

Full cast revealed for 50 First Dates musical’s world premiere

Kinky Boots adds final UK tour dates

Kinky Boots adds final UK tour dates

Mean Girls to close in the West End

Mean Girls to close in the West End

Kinky Boots tour with Johannes Radebe releases show footage

Kinky Boots tour with Johannes Radebe releases show footage

Kinky Boots tour with Johannes Radebe releases photos

Kinky Boots tour with Johannes Radebe releases photos

Mean Girls wins Best New Musical at the 25th Annual WhatsOnStage Awards

Mean Girls wins Best New Musical at the 25th Annual WhatsOnStage Awards

A Kinky Boots ‘to remember’ – Newtion Matthews on new revival

A Kinky Boots ‘to remember’ – Newtion Matthews on new revival

Kinky Boots with Johannes Radebe kicks off tour

Kinky Boots with Johannes Radebe kicks off tour

Courtney Bowman on ‘love letter to the Midlands’ Kinky Boots

Courtney Bowman on ‘love letter to the Midlands’ Kinky Boots

Strictly business: Johannes Radebe on making his musical theatre debut in timely Kinky Boots

Strictly business: Johannes Radebe on making his musical theatre debut in timely Kinky Boots

Kinky Boots with Johannes Radebe, Dan Partridge and Courtney Bowman – first look rehearsal photos released

Kinky Boots with Johannes Radebe, Dan Partridge and Courtney Bowman – first look rehearsal photos released

Top shows to catch on tour in 2025

Top shows to catch on tour in 2025

Kinky Boots with Johannes Radebe, Dan Partridge and Courtney Bowman – see inside the rehearsal room

Kinky Boots with Johannes Radebe, Dan Partridge and Courtney Bowman – see inside the rehearsal room

New musical revivals to see in 2025

New musical revivals to see in 2025

Complete Kinky Boots tour company confirmed

Complete Kinky Boots tour company confirmed

Kinky Boots tour reveals additional casting

Kinky Boots tour reveals additional casting

Billy Porter to embark on first UK solo tour

Billy Porter to embark on first UK solo tour

Kinky Boots at Storyhouse Chester – review

Kinky Boots at Storyhouse Chester – review

Johannes Radebe and Dan Partridge to lead new Kinky Boots tour

Johannes Radebe and Dan Partridge to lead new Kinky Boots tour

Cast announced for Kinky Boots revival at Storyhouse

Cast announced for Kinky Boots revival at Storyhouse

Storyhouse to revive Kinky Boots next spring

Storyhouse to revive Kinky Boots next spring

<em>Chess</em> announces full West End concert cast and further Theatre Royal Drury Lane date

Chess announces full West End concert cast and further Theatre Royal Drury Lane date

Full <em>Kinky Boots</em> cast and extra date at Theatre Royal Drury Lane announced

Full Kinky Boots cast and extra date at Theatre Royal Drury Lane announced

New musical <em>To the Streets!</em> reveals casting ahead of world premiere

New musical To the Streets! reveals casting ahead of world premiere

Further <em>Chess</em> cast and additional Theatre Royal Drury Lane performance announced

Further Chess cast and additional Theatre Royal Drury Lane performance announced

Callum Francis and Danielle Hope cast in New York <em>Kinky Boots</em>

Callum Francis and Danielle Hope cast in New York Kinky Boots

Second date added for <em>Treason</em> in concert at Theatre Royal Drury Lane

Second date added for Treason in concert at Theatre Royal Drury Lane

West End Live acts announced

West End Live acts announced

<em>Kinky Boots</em> will return to New York this summer

Kinky Boots will return to New York this summer

<em>Cabaret</em> in the West End: first look at the new cast

Cabaret in the West End: first look at the new cast

<em>Kinky Boots</em> to have first UK revival for regional premiere, marking show's tenth anniversary

Kinky Boots to have first UK revival for regional premiere, marking show's tenth anniversary

<em>Cock</em> understudy Joel Harper-Jackson steps in after Taron Egerton faints during first preview

Cock understudy Joel Harper-Jackson steps in after Taron Egerton faints during first preview

<em>Gatsby</em> musical at Southwark Playhouse – first look

Gatsby musical at Southwark Playhouse – first look

David Hunter to release new EP on cassette this month

David Hunter to release new EP on cassette this month

<em>The Lion King</em> in the West End: Kayi Ushe gets into his costume

The Lion King in the West End: Kayi Ushe gets into his costume

Kayi Ushe to play Simba in <em>The Lion King</em> when the show returns in July

Kayi Ushe to play Simba in The Lion King when the show returns in July

New musical <em>For Tonight</em> unveils cast for album release

New musical For Tonight unveils cast for album release

<em>Diana</em> musical confirms Netflix release date

Diana musical confirms Netflix release date

Stagey versions of 8 bestselling books

Stagey versions of 8 bestselling books

Elton John, James Graham and Jake Shears' Tammy Faye Bakker musical sets sights on 2021 run

Elton John, James Graham and Jake Shears' Tammy Faye Bakker musical sets sights on 2021 run

Watch stage star Lauren Drew rock <em>The Voice</em> with "Mamma Knows Best" performance

Watch stage star Lauren Drew rock The Voice with "Mamma Knows Best" performance

<em>42nd Street, Kinky Boots, The Wind in the Willows</em> and <em>Hetty Feather</em> to be broadcast on Virgin Media

42nd Street, Kinky Boots, The Wind in the Willows and Hetty Feather to be broadcast on Virgin Media

All-star <em>I Love You, You're Perfect, Now Change</em> musical streamed production announced

All-star I Love You, You're Perfect, Now Change musical streamed production announced

<em>Kinky Boots</em> to be streamed worldwide on YouTube this weekend

Kinky Boots to be streamed worldwide on YouTube this weekend

Killian Donnelly to star in <em>The Phantom of the Opera</em>'s summer 2021 West End return

Killian Donnelly to star in The Phantom of the Opera's summer 2021 West End return

<em>Spotlight on the Future Live</em> returns for drive-in concert

Spotlight on the Future Live returns for drive-in concert

Performers appeal to UK Chancellor with "Big Spender" number

Performers appeal to UK Chancellor with "Big Spender" number

New Hippodrome concert series to run this winter

New Hippodrome concert series to run this winter

10 Olivier Award-winning musicals to watch now on BroadwayHD

10 Olivier Award-winning musicals to watch now on BroadwayHD

Behind-the-scenes on episode one of The Theatre Channel

Behind-the-scenes on episode one of The Theatre Channel

West End performers and new graduates to unite for streamed charity concert

West End performers and new graduates to unite for streamed charity concert

Theatre Channel musical series first look, line-up and more released

Theatre Channel musical series first look, line-up and more released

Open-air musical concerts featuring West End performers to run in Cheshire

Open-air musical concerts featuring West End performers to run in Cheshire

Broadway's <em>Diana</em> musical to be released on Netflix

Broadway's Diana musical to be released on Netflix

Mayflower Theatre in Southampton to screen musical recordings throughout September

Mayflower Theatre in Southampton to screen musical recordings throughout September

<em>Fanny and Stella</em> musical to be revived in new open-air theatre in London

Fanny and Stella musical to be revived in new open-air theatre in London

Kings Theatre Portsmouth announces screenings of filmed musicals and live Q&As

Kings Theatre Portsmouth announces screenings of filmed musicals and live Q&As

West End stars to appear in concert celebrating work of lyricist and director Annabel Mutale Reed

West End stars to appear in concert celebrating work of lyricist and director Annabel Mutale Reed

Watch the <em>Kinky Boots</em> casts perform "Raise You Up" for Pride

Watch the Kinky Boots casts perform "Raise You Up" for Pride

Musicals appearing in virtual West End Live announced

Musicals appearing in virtual West End Live announced

Quarantine Quiz – Grace Mouat on knitting, <em>Kinky Boots</em> and Candice Carty Williams

Quarantine Quiz – Grace Mouat on knitting, Kinky Boots and Candice Carty Williams

You can watch Hugh Jackman in the National Theatre's <em>Oklahoma!</em> for free this weekend

You can watch Hugh Jackman in the National Theatre's Oklahoma! for free this weekend

20 cheerful musical tunes to lift your spirits

20 cheerful musical tunes to lift your spirits

Stage on screen – where you can rent or buy shows online

Stage on screen – where you can rent or buy shows online

Drag on stage: why it gives me life through the coronavirus

Drag on stage: why it gives me life through the coronavirus

<em>Diana</em> musical has opened in previews on Broadway

Diana musical has opened in previews on Broadway

Matt Henry and <em>Kinky Boots</em> cinema screening: "To come back and do the show one more time was a real treat"

Matt Henry and Kinky Boots cinema screening: "To come back and do the show one more time was a real treat"

<em>Pretty Woman</em> musical in the West End: watch Danny Mac, Aimie Atkinson and Rachael Wooding interview

Pretty Woman musical in the West End: watch Danny Mac, Aimie Atkinson and Rachael Wooding interview

<em>Kinky Boots</em> cinema screening: exclusive first look at Matt Henry and Killian Donnelly singing "Not My Father's Son"

Kinky Boots cinema screening: exclusive first look at Matt Henry and Killian Donnelly singing "Not My Father's Son"

What is your original idea for a brand new musical?

<em>Pretty Woman</em> in the West End full cast announced

Pretty Woman in the West End full cast announced

The best new musicals of the decade…as voted for by you

The best new musicals of the decade…as voted for by you

<em>Pretty Woman: The Musical</em> cast to feature Danny Mac and Aimie Atkinson in the West End

Pretty Woman: The Musical cast to feature Danny Mac and Aimie Atkinson in the West End

<em>Kinky Boots</em> to be screened in cinemas in 2020

Kinky Boots to be screened in cinemas in 2020

Competition: win tickets to the final performance of <em>Kinky Boots</em> plus travel and hotel stay

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<em>Pretty Woman</em> musical West End dates, venue and more confirmed

Pretty Woman musical West End dates, venue and more confirmed

<em>West Side Story</em> and <em>The Color Purple</em> marks a new direction for Birmingham Hippodrome in its 120th year

West Side Story and The Color Purple marks a new direction for Birmingham Hippodrome in its 120th year

<em>Mean Girls</em> and <em>Frozen</em> on Broadway: we're in for treats in the West End

Mean Girls and Frozen on Broadway: we're in for treats in the West End

Top selling shows on WhatsOnStage in 2018

Top selling shows on WhatsOnStage in 2018

Top ten selling shows on WhatsOnStage in November

Top ten selling shows on WhatsOnStage in November

Ten reasons we love <em>Kinky Boots</em>

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Ten reasons we love Kinky Boots

<em>Kinky Boots</em> West End production to be filmed with Matt Henry and Killian Donnelly returning

Kinky Boots West End production to be filmed with Matt Henry and Killian Donnelly returning

Competition: win tickets to see <em>Kinky Boots</em>

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Competition: win tickets to see Kinky Boots

5 long-running West End shows that are closing soon

5 long-running West End shows that are closing soon

<em>Kinky Boots</em>' Oliver Tompsett performs "Soul of a Man"

Kinky Boots' Oliver Tompsett performs "Soul of a Man"

5 reasons not to miss <em>Kinky Boots</em>

5 reasons not to miss Kinky Boots

Review: <em>Kinky Boots</em> (Royal and Derngate, Northampton)

Review: Kinky Boots (Royal and Derngate, Northampton)

<em>Kinky Boots</em> UK tour rehearsal photos

Kinky Boots UK tour rehearsal photos

Top 10 selling shows on WhatsOnStage in July

Top 10 selling shows on WhatsOnStage in July

My Top 5 Showtunes: Natalie McQueen

My Top 5 Showtunes: Natalie McQueen

5 theatre shows to cheer you up after England's World Cup loss

5 theatre shows to cheer you up after England's World Cup loss

<em>Kinky Boots</em> UK tour cast announced

Kinky Boots UK tour cast announced

Top 10 selling shows on WhatsOnStage in June 2018

Top 10 selling shows on WhatsOnStage in June 2018

Kinky Boots announces West End closing date

Kinky Boots announces West End closing date

West End Live 2018 running order announced

West End Live 2018 running order announced

Matt Henry: 'I'm still in knee-length boots in my new role'

Matt Henry: 'I'm still in knee-length boots in my new role'

Cyndi Lauper announces <em>Kinky Boots</em> support for Heads Together mental health charity

Cyndi Lauper announces Kinky Boots support for Heads Together mental health charity

West End Live 2018 lineup announced

West End Live 2018 lineup announced

Gloria Estefan musical On Your Feet! is coming to the West End

Gloria Estefan musical On Your Feet! is coming to the West End

Andy Serkis, the casts of <em>Consent</em> and <em>Fun Home</em> make our top pics of the week

Andy Serkis, the casts of Consent and Fun Home make our top pics of the week

Ainsley Harriott, Elaine Paige and Eva Noblezada make our pics of the week

Ainsley Harriott, Elaine Paige and Eva Noblezada make our pics of the week

Competition: win tickets to see <em>Kinky Boots</em>

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Competition: win tickets to see Kinky Boots

<em>Kinky Boots</em> announces new West End casting and extension

Kinky Boots announces new West End casting and extension

<em>Kinky Boots</em> UK and Ireland tour announces further dates and venues

Kinky Boots UK and Ireland tour announces further dates and venues

Teen blogger: <em>Pinocchio</em> reminded me that white lies are sometimes helpful

Teen blogger: Pinocchio reminded me that white lies are sometimes helpful

West End Eurovision returns after four years

West End Eurovision returns after four years

Top 10 selling shows on WhatsOnStage in February

Top 10 selling shows on WhatsOnStage in February

Hugh Bonneville, Jennifer Saunders and Andrew Lloyd Webber make our top pics of the week

Hugh Bonneville, Jennifer Saunders and Andrew Lloyd Webber make our top pics of the week

<em>Kinky Boots</em> to embark on first UK tour from September 2018

Kinky Boots to embark on first UK tour from September 2018

Teen blogger: <em>Kinky Boots</em> has fabulous heels and a message of respect

Teen blogger: Kinky Boots has fabulous heels and a message of respect

My Top 5 Showtunes: David Hunter

My Top 5 Showtunes: David Hunter

The week in pictures: 15 – 21 July

The week in pictures: 15 – 21 July

The week in pictures: 8 – 14 July

The week in pictures: 8 – 14 July

Exclusive: First look at Simon-Anthony Rhoden and Verity Rushworth in <em>Kinky Boots</em>

Exclusive: First look at Simon-Anthony Rhoden and Verity Rushworth in Kinky Boots

West End Live: The best pictures form the weekend

West End Live: The best pictures form the weekend

The top 10 selling shows in May

The top 10 selling shows in May

The week in pictures: 29 April – 5 May

The week in pictures: 29 April – 5 May

New casting announced for <em>Kinky Boots</em> in the West End

New casting announced for Kinky Boots in the West End

The week in pictures: 25 -31 March

The week in pictures: 25 -31 March

Southbank Centre cancel London Philharmonic concert following Westminster attack

Southbank Centre cancel London Philharmonic concert following Westminster attack

<em>Kinky Boots</em> extends in the West End

Kinky Boots extends in the West End

Will the West End love <em>Hamilton</em>? 10 previous Broadway transfers

Will the West End love Hamilton? 10 previous Broadway transfers

Test your theatre knowledge: How <em>Kinky</em> are you?

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How Stagey Are You? Kinky Boots' Elena Skye vs David Hunter

How Stagey Are You? Kinky Boots' Elena Skye vs David Hunter

Full cast announced for David Bowie's <em>Lazarus</em>

Full cast announced for David Bowie's Lazarus

The week in pictures: 3 – 9 September

The week in pictures: 3 – 9 September

<em>Kinky Boots</em> announces West End extension

Kinky Boots announces West End extension

In pictures: <em>Kinky Boots</em> celebrates first birthday

In pictures: Kinky Boots celebrates first birthday

Test your theatre knowledge: Drag queens

Test your theatre knowledge: Drag queens

The week in pictures: 13 – 19 August

The week in pictures: 13 – 19 August

Exclusive: First look at new <em>Kinky Boots</em> cast in rehearsals

Exclusive: First look at new Kinky Boots cast in rehearsals

The week in pictures: 7 – 12 August

The week in pictures: 7 – 12 August

West End Live in pictures

West End Live in pictures

<em>Kinky Boots</em>, <em>Groundhog Day</em> and UK casts send messages of support to Orlando victims

Kinky Boots, Groundhog Day and UK casts send messages of support to Orlando victims

New cast announced for <em>Kinky Boots</em>

New cast announced for Kinky Boots

Theatre stars shortlisted for Times Breakthrough Award

Theatre stars shortlisted for Times Breakthrough Award

The week in pictures: 15-22 April

The week in pictures: 15-22 April

<em>Kinky Boots</em> extends at the Adelphi

Kinky Boots extends at the Adelphi

Judi Dench: 'I have no plans to slow down'

Judi Dench: 'I have no plans to slow down'

Matt Trueman: Olivier Awards: A good night for women but a bad night for diversity

Matt Trueman: Olivier Awards: A good night for women but a bad night for diversity

Full list of 2016 Olivier Award winners

Full list of 2016 Olivier Award winners

New perfume line inspired by musicals in the works

New perfume line inspired by musicals in the works

Olivier Awards to be broadcast on ITV

Olivier Awards to be broadcast on ITV

Test Your Theatre Knowledge: Sports Onstage

Test Your Theatre Knowledge: Sports Onstage

<em>Kinky Boots</em> to release West End cast recording

Kinky Boots to release West End cast recording

Nominations announced for 2016 Olivier Awards

Nominations announced for 2016 Olivier Awards

Michael Coveney: The WhatsOnStage Awards are a party on a level playing field

Michael Coveney: The WhatsOnStage Awards are a party on a level playing field

In pictures: WhatsOnStage Awards winners

In pictures: WhatsOnStage Awards winners

Highlights of the 16th Annual WhatsOnStage Awards

Highlights of the 16th Annual WhatsOnStage Awards

Benedict Cumberbatch and Nicole Kidman take home WhatsOnStage Awards

Benedict Cumberbatch and Nicole Kidman take home WhatsOnStage Awards

Michael Coveney: A chorus of disapproval at the ENO

Michael Coveney: A chorus of disapproval at the ENO

What's in my dressing room? – Matt Henry

What's in my dressing room? – Matt Henry

Top shows to see this Valentine's Day

Top shows to see this Valentine's Day

<em>Kinky Boots</em> announces West End extension

Kinky Boots announces West End extension

All-star line up announced for the WhatsOnStage Awards Concert

All-star line up announced for the WhatsOnStage Awards Concert

In pictures: the launch of the WhatsOnStage Awards

In pictures: the launch of the WhatsOnStage Awards

Michael Coveney: start celebrating and get voting

Michael Coveney: start celebrating and get voting

WhatsOnStage Awards shortlists are announced

WhatsOnStage Awards shortlists are announced

Nicole Kidman wins Evening Standard Award for best actress

Nicole Kidman wins Evening Standard Award for best actress

Test your theatre knowledge: Odd one out

Test your theatre knowledge: Odd one out

West End run of <em>Kinky Boots</em> to extend

West End run of Kinky Boots to extend

Michael Coveney: Cumberbatch, Kidman and the hazards of hype

Michael Coveney: Cumberbatch, Kidman and the hazards of hype

On the red carpet at <em>Kinky Boots</em> opening night

On the red carpet at Kinky Boots opening night

Did <em>Kinky Boots</em> stand tall with critics?

Review Round-Ups

Did Kinky Boots stand tall with critics?

Cyndi Lauper just wants to have fun at <em>Kinky Boots</em> opening

Cyndi Lauper just wants to have fun at Kinky Boots opening

Kinky Boots (Adelphi Theatre)

Kinky Boots (Adelphi Theatre)

Production pics: <em>Kinky Boots</em> arrives in the West End

Production pics: Kinky Boots arrives in the West End

34 theatre openings that should be on your radar in September

34 theatre openings that should be on your radar in September

Arthur Darvill and Emma Hatton feature on new musical album

Arthur Darvill and Emma Hatton feature on new musical album

Watch the cast of <em>Kinky Boots</em> in rehearsals

Watch the cast of Kinky Boots in rehearsals

Video: Carrie Hope Fletcher and Rachelle Ann Go perform at 'Les Mis v Phantom'

Video: Carrie Hope Fletcher and Rachelle Ann Go perform at 'Les Mis v Phantom'

Sneak peek at <em>Kinky Boots</em> rehearsal

Sneak peek at Kinky Boots rehearsal

Our verdict: Matt Cardle joins the cast of <em>Memphis</em>

Our verdict: Matt Cardle joins the cast of Memphis

<em>Kinky Boots</em> extends booking to February 2016

Kinky Boots extends booking to February 2016

8 Brits we'd like to see play Hedwig in the West End

8 Brits we'd like to see play Hedwig in the West End

Competition: Your chance to appear on an album alongside West End stars

Competition: Your chance to appear on an album alongside West End stars

Cast announced for West End <em>Kinky Boots</em>

Cast announced for West End Kinky Boots

Poll: Which Broadway show would you most like to see in the West End?

Poll: Which Broadway show would you most like to see in the West End?

<em>Kinky Boots</em> strides to West End this summer

Kinky Boots strides to West End this summer

Marcus Collins drops out of <em>Joseph</em> tour

Marcus Collins drops out of Joseph tour

12 reasons to be jealous of Broadway right now

12 reasons to be jealous of Broadway right now

<em>Kinky Boots</em> set for West End premiere later this year?

Kinky Boots set for West End premiere later this year?

<em>Kinky Boots</em> heading to the West End in 2015, says Mitchell

Kinky Boots heading to the West End in 2015, says Mitchell

Michael Coveney: Scholarly scandals and musical sour grapes

Tonys announced on Sunday – WhatsOnStage teams with TheaterMania on coverage

Will Tony nominated Kinky Boots stride to West End?

Matilda the Musical & Kinky Boots lead Tony nominations

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