THE LONDON COMMUNITY PLAYERS PRESENT
710 Dundas St., London, Ontario CANADA, N5W 2Z4
May 3-12, 2024
HARVEY FIERSTEIN
BOOK BY
CYNDI LAUPER
MUSIC & LYRICS BY
SUSAN McKONE & RICK SMITH
DIRECTED BY
MARQUE SMITH
MUSICAL DIRECTION BY
MEL STEWART & MEL KERN
CHOREOGRAPHED BY
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KINKY BOOTS has inspired audiences across the globe, showing everyone we can change the world when we change our minds. This uplifting sensation features a Tony® and Grammy®-winning score by Cyndi Lauper, a book by Tony® winner Harvey Fierstein.
Filled with glitter, glam and a whole lot of sole, KINKY BOOTS is a reminder to CELEBRATE YOUR LIFE TRIUMPHANTLY!
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Based on a true story, KINKY BOOTS features a sensational score, knockout dancing and a spectacularly inspiring story.
Charlie Price has inherited his father's shoe factory, which is on the verge of bankruptcy. Trying to live up to his father's legacy and save his family business, Charlie finds inspiration in the form of Lola, a fabulous entertainer in need of some sturdy stilettos. As they work to turn the factory around, this unlikely pair find they have more in common than they realized and discover that that sometimes, the best way to fit in, is to stand out!
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The overwhelming consensus is that 'KINKY BOOTS', a fabulous, fun-filled, feel-good musical romp filled with positive life lessons wrapped in glitter and glam, is also family friendly for anyone 10 years or older. However, we know that every family is unique. We provide the following information as a guide and encourage everyone to make an informed decision based on your own research.
Did you know...
that the kinkiest aspect of this musical is its title?
Despite what it sounds like, the kinkiest thing about this musical is the name of it and the sexy boots they create (or as one of the songs says “The sex is in the heel”). While there is some sexually-relevant dialogue, there is no nudity or any sexual situations shown. Officially, the recommendation for Kinky Boots is that it is appropriate for ages 10 and up.
Kinky Boots Background
The Kinky Boots movie (and the show) are based on the real life BBC documentary which followed the true story of Steve Pateman's struggle to keep his century old shoe factory alive. His company had been producing men's dress shoes for over fifty years in a small English village in Northampton, England. Like many other manufacturers in his county, his shoe sales were dwindling and staff redundancies beckoned. From a chance meeting, Divine Footwear was born. His decision to design "ladies" shoes that would hold a man's weight, kept the factory open and saved countless jobs. The factory adopted the moniker Kinky Boots and few years later Geoff Deane and Tim Firth wrote the movie script based on this story, but were able to keep much of the story intact.
For the adaptation of Kinky Boots for Broadway, the collaboration of Harvey Fierstein, a Tony winning theatre legend and Cyndi Lauper, a platinum selling Grammy winner, made the show an instant Broadway success.
Is Kinky Boots Good for Kids?
According to the show’s creators and producers, it is appropriate for children ages 10 and up. There are themes of sexuality and provocativeness that would be more suitable for older children. This upbeat and entertaining musical leaves audiences feeling great. People have suggested that knowing the back story before you attend, will help defuse any confusion.
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What’s Kinky Boots Like?
Based off the 2005 British film of the same name, Kinky Boots is a flamboyantly fabulous musical with a book written by Harvey Fierstein (Newsies, La Cage aux Folles) and a score written by the singer-songwriter Cyndi Lauper. With incredible choreography, Kinky Boots is an edge-of-your-seat, feel-good story about a man who learns to leave his comfort zone and embrace a whole new world of fabulous. Winner of the 2013 Tony Awards for Best Musical as well as Best Original Score, the production is a masterpiece of fun. The story may not be the most profound, but the experience of watching the show will leave a huge smile on your face and refresh your faith in humankind. In addition to the lead roles of Charlie and Lola, there is a fantastic comedic performance on the part of Lauren, a young woman who works in the factory and ends up falling in love with Charlie.