Multi-platinum-selling artist and X Factor winner Matt Cardle takes centre stage as Charlie Price in the acclaimed, award-winning musical Kinky Boots.
Cardle, who has previously starred in West-End shows such as Jesus Christ Superstar, Memphis, and most recently, & Juliet, will star alongside Strictly Come Dancing’s Johannes Radebe, who is set to play Lola. Tosh Wanogho-Maud, currently starring as Lola in the European tour, joins as Alternate Lola.
Matt said: “I am absolutely over the moon to be joining the cast of Kinky Boots on London’s biggest stage. Theatre has been a huge part of my career so far, and leading a cast alongside Johannes Radebe at the London Coliseum is a huge honour”.
“Kinky Boots is a show I’ve loved for years, so to get the opportunity to step into the role of Charlie Price is a dream come true. Bringing this iconic role to life in the West End is an incredible privilege, and I cannot wait to share this production with audiences.”
The show is a West End and Broadway phenomenon based on a book of the same name by Harvey Fierstein and features a soundtrack by Cyndi Lauper. It will be directed by Curve’s Artistic Director, Nikolai Foster, with choreography by Leah Hill and set design by Robert Jones.
Kinky Boots will shimmy, strut, and slay into the spectacular London Coliseum for 17 weeks from 17 March 2026 to 11 July 2026, with a week of previews at Curve, Leicester from 3 March 2026. Tickets are on sale now.
Words by Cory Gourley
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