The full cast and creative team have been announced for the first UK revival and regional premiere of Kinky Boots The Musical.
The production will open at the New Wolsey Theatre, Ipswich from 1 to 24 September and Queen’s Theatre Hornchurch from 28 September to 22 October.
Based on the 2005 film of the same name, the musical adaptation features a Tony-Award nominated book by Harvey Fierstein and Tony and Grammy award-winning music and lyrics by Cyndi Lauper.
Cast Of Kinky Boots The Musical
The full cast comprises of Jay Anderson (he/him) as Angel, Will Arundell (he/him, Queen of the Mist) as Harry/Bailey/Onstage Musical Director and Matt Corner (he/him, The Last Ship) as Charlie. In additionally, Aruhan Galieva (she/her, Doctor Who) as Lauren, Keanu Adolphus Johnson (he/him, Never Lost At Home) as Lola and Josephine Lloyd-Welcome (she/her, Goldie’s Oldies) as Georgie.
Also including, George Lynham (he/she/they) as Angel, Roddy Lynch (he/him) as Don and Cavan Malone (they/them) as Angel. Additionally, Tim Parker (he/him, Once) as Mr Price, Anna Soden (she/her, Five Children And It) as Nicola and Lucy Elizabeth Thorburn (she/her) as Pat. Lastly, Hiromi Toyooka (she/her) as Angel, with Casting for Young Lola and Young Charlie will be announced at a later date.
The full creative team include: Daniel Denton (he/him) as Video Designer, Tony Gayle (he/him) as Sound Designer and Crystal Hantig (she/her) as Choreographer. Also featuring, Charlie Ingles (he/him) as Musical Supervisor & Arranger, Jamie Platt (he/him) as Lighting Designer and Amanda Stoodley (she/her) as Set & Costume Designer.
Jackson said: “I am thrilled to be collaborating with this incredible bunch of super-humans, within the acting company and the creative team alike. The casting process has been a real joy – we’ve met such talented folk and roared with laughter every day. Person after person has shared in their connection to the show and its wonderful characters, and I am thrilled to have found an ensemble of exceptional performers who all lead with kindness and heart.”
He continued: “With a cast of 13, we can revel in the intimacy of the 2005 film on which the musical is based, and allow our audiences to feel part of the factory community. And when we need to let rip, we’ve got a company that can bring a spectacular, explosive, contemporary energy.”
Kinky Boots in concert will be taking place on 8 and 9 August 2022 at Theatre Royal Drury Lane. click here to get your tickets.
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