First Look – Johannes Radebe, Matt Cardle and the Cast of Kinky Boots in Rehearsals
Published on 2 March 2026
Rehearsal images are released today of Johannes Radebe, Matt Cardle and the company of Kinky Boots The Musical as they prepare to bring the Olivier, Tony® and Grammy® Award-winning hit to the London Coliseum from 17 March to 11 July 2026.
Radebe stars as the dazzling Lola, opposite Cardle as Charlie Price, with Tosh Wanogho-Maud appearing as Alternate Lola. The newly announced cast also includes Courtney Bowman as Lauren, Billie-Kay as Nicola, Billy Roberts as Don, Rachel Izen as Pat, Jessica Daley as Trish, Jonathan Dryden Taylor as Mr Price, Scott Paige as George and Liam Doyle as Harry, alongside a full West End ensemble.
Featuring a book by Harvey Fierstein and a score by Cyndi Lauper, the production is directed by Curve’s Artistic Director Nikolai Foster.
Based on the 2005 film inspired by a true story, Kinky Boots follows Charlie Price and drag queen Lola as they join forces to save a struggling shoe factory — discovering along the way that the best way to succeed is to stand tall and be yourself.
Book your tickets to Kinky Boots today.
By Hay Brunsdon
I've over 15 years of writing and editorial experience, and starting working in the West End theatre industry in 2012. When not watching or writing about theatre I'm usually swimming, hiking, running, or training for triathlons in the Stroud valleys.