Musician and actor Matt Cardle is becoming a member of the solid of Kinky Boots when it arrives on the London Coliseum this spring.
The performer, who launched a brand new tune known as ‘Fading Lights’ this week, will probably be taking up the function of Charlie Value, alongside Strictly Come Dancing icon Johannes Radebe who will probably be reprising the function of Lola, which he performed on tour. Matt has made a reputation for himself within the theatre world through the years, with roles in Memphis, Jesus Christ Celebrity, and &Juliet UK tour.
Talking about taking up this function, Matt mentioned: “I’m completely over the moon to be becoming a member of the solid of Kinky Boots on London’s greatest stage. Theatre has been an enormous a part of my profession up to now, and main a solid alongside Johannes Radebe on the London Coliseum is a large honour. Kinky Boots is a present I’ve beloved for years so to get the chance to step into the function of Charlie Value is a dream come true. Bringing this iconic function to life within the West Finish is an unimaginable privilege, and I can’t wait to share this manufacturing with audiences.”
West Finish sensation Tosh Wanogho-Maud, whose credit embrace Titanique, Ain’t Too Proud, Dreamgirls, and the Palladium Panto, additionally joins the solid as Alternate Lola. He’s presently starring as Lola within the European leg of the touring manufacturing and can play the function of Lola on all Monday performances from 6 April 2026. Head to the London Coliseum web site for extra data.
Primarily based on the 2005 movie with a ebook by Harvey Fierstein and a rating by Cyndi Lauper, Kinky Boots tells the story of a struggling shoe manufacturing unit proprietor known as Charlie Value. He groups up with larger-than-life drag queen Lola to attempt to save the enterprise.
Kinky Boots will run in London from March 17 to July 11, 2026, with per week of previews at Curve, Leicester from March 3, 2026.
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