Matt Cardle to star in West End production of Kinky Boots at the London Coliseum

Directed by Curve's Artistic Director Nikolai Foster (Legally Blonde the Musical), Tosh Wanogho-Maud (Titanique, Criterion Theatre) will join the cast as Alternate Lola on all Monday performances from 6 April 2026. He is currently starring as Lola in the European leg of the touring production.

The Broadway and West End sensation, which last played at the Adelphi Theatre and won three Olivier Awards, is based on a true story and a movie of the same name, released in 2005.

A true celebration of friendship and individuality, Kinky Boots follows Charlie Price as he inherits the family's struggling shoe factory and teams with a drag performer to make high-heeled boots for men. As Lola and Charlie begin to challenge traditional ideas about masculinity and identity, the factory workers also learn to embrace diversity and acceptance. Packed with all the energy and heart, the musical boasts a fantastic score including hits like "The History of Wrong Guys", "Sex Is in the Heel", and "Raise You Up /Just Be". We've got a full guide on everything you need to know about Kinky Boots for more information!

Kinky Boots choreography by Leah Hill, set design by Robert Jones, costume design by Robert Jones & Tom Rogers, 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, associate direction by Michaela Powell with production management by Setting Line.

The production, which sold out during its UK tour last year, will head to the London Coliseum from March 17 to July 11, following a brief return to Curve Theatre in Leicester.

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