Musician and actor Matt Cardle is becoming a member of the forged 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, can be taking over the position of Charlie Worth, alongside Strictly Come Dancing icon Johannes Radebe who can be reprising the position of Lola, which he performed on tour. Matt has made a reputation for himself within the theatre world over time, with roles in Memphis, Jesus Christ Famous person, and &Juliet UK tour.
Talking about taking over this position, Matt mentioned: “I’m completely over the moon to be becoming a member of the forged of Kinky Boots on London’s greatest stage. Theatre has been an enormous a part of my profession thus far, and main a forged alongside Johannes Radebe on the London Coliseum is a large honour. Kinky Boots is a present I’ve liked for years so to get the chance to step into the position of Charlie Worth is a dream come true. Bringing this iconic position to life within the West Finish is an unbelievable privilege, and I can not wait to share this manufacturing with audiences.”
West Finish sensation Tosh Wanogho-Maud, whose credit embody Titanique, Ain’t Too Proud, Dreamgirls, and the Palladium Panto, additionally joins the forged as Alternate Lola. He’s at the moment starring as Lola within the European leg of the touring manufacturing and can play the position of Lola on all Monday performances from 6 April 2026. Head to the London Coliseum web site for extra data.
Based mostly on the 2005 movie with a e book by Harvey Fierstein and a rating by Cyndi Lauper, Kinky Boots tells the story of a struggling shoe manufacturing unit proprietor known as Charlie Worth. 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 every week of previews at Curve, Leicester from March 3, 2026.
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