The critically acclaimed Kinky Boots The Musical, the winner of every Best Musical award, will be screened at The Rhumbelow Theatre in Durban in their Rhumbelow Classics Cinema series on September 28, 29 and October 6, 2021. There will also be performances at Tina’s Hotel in Kloof on October 9 and 10, 2021.
With songs from Grammy and Tony® award winning pop icon Cyndi Lauper, book by legendary Broadway playwright Harvey Fierstein (La Cage Aux Folles), and direction and choreography by Jerry Mitchell (Legally Blonde, Hairspray), Kinky Boots The Musical stars the original West End leads, Matt Henry and Killian Donnelly.
Inspired by true events, this huge-hearted hit tells the story of two people with nothing in common – or so they think. Charlie (Killian Donnelly) is a factory owner struggling to save his family business, and Lola (Matt Henry) is a fabulous entertainer with a wildly exciting idea. With a little compassion and a lot of understanding, this unexpected pair learns to embrace their differences and create a line of sturdy stilettos unlike any the world has ever seen! But in the end, their most sensational achievement is their friendship. This unmissable musical theatre event celebrates a joyous story of British grit transforming into a high-heeled hit as it takes you from the factory floor of Northampton to the glamorous catwalks of Milan!
The stage production, Kinky Boots The Musical, was filmed live for the cinema screen at the Adelphi Theatre, London in November 2018 by BroadwayHD, the US-based streaming service for live theatre, and directed by Brett Sullivan from Steam Motion and Sound.
Harvey Fierstein said: ‘Since the first performance of Kinky Boots, hardly a day has passed without my receiving a thank-you message from someone whose spirits were raised up by the show. Kinky Boots has been playing in big cities all over the world but now, thanks to this film capture, it will reach people wherever there are cinemas. I am beyond excited!”
Cyndi Lauper also said, ’It has been an absolute joy and a privilege for me to play a part in creating Kinky Boots The Musical. This show has a giant heart and I am so grateful that people in the UK have embraced this universal story with open arms.’
The Kinky Boots stage show won three Olivier Awards in 2016 for Best New Musical, Best Costume Design and Best Actor in a Musical. Kinky Boots also won the London Evening Standard BBC Radio 2 Audience Award for Best Musical as well as three WhatsOnStage Awards for Best New Musical, Best Actor in a Musical and Best Choreography.
The production stars the Olivier award winning Matt Henry (Lola), the Olivier nominated Killian Donnelly (Charlie Price), Natalie McQueen (Lauren), Sean Needham (Don), Cordelia Farnworth (Nicola) and Anthony Reed (George). The cast also includes Jak Allen-Anderson, Jonathan Carlton Daniel Downing, Jordan Fox, Rosie Glossop, David Haydn, Keith Higham, Graham Kent, Emma Odell, Temba Mliswa, Sean Needham, Hannah Price, Anthony Reed, Jon Reynolds, Anna Stolli, Charlie Underhill and Olivia Winterflood.
Arranger & Orchestrator: Stephen Oremus; Scenic Design: David Rockwell; Costume Design: Gregg Barnes; Lighting Design: Kenneth Posner; Sound Design: John Shivers; Hair Design: Josh Marquette and UK Musical Director: Jim Henson
Based on the Miramax Motion Picture Kinky Boots written by Geoff Deane & Tim Firth.
The film runs for 133 minutes (including a 10-minute interval)
Performances take place at Rhumbelow Durban on September 28 and 29 as well as October 6 at 18h30. R100 a ticket. Bring food picnic baskets or buy at the venue.
There will be further performances at Tina’s Hotel in Kloof on October 9 and 10. (Restaurant opens 90 minutes before meals)
A full bar is available (no alcohol may be brought on to either of the premises). Limited secure parking available.
All seating will be at separate tables and the venue will obviously be seating co-habiting couples and/or family members together.
With the current Covid levels, the venue will be limiting capacity to 50% capacity per show - as the Rhumbelow venues are small, they will be applying a 50% protocol for safety.
Strict Covid protocols will be observed
Booking is essential on email: roland@stansell.co.za or through Computicket at computicket.com/event/kinky_boots/7173401
For more information contact Roland Stansell on 082 499 8636 or visit http://events.durbantheatre.com/
Rhumbelow Durban is situated at Cunningham Road in Umbilo. Tina’s Hotel is at 14 Beryldene Road in Kloof.
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