Kinky Boots

Earl Gregory and Darren Craig.
The cast for the South African premiere of the multiple Tony award-winning musical Kinky Boots, which starts at The Fugard Theatre from Tuesday June 11, has been revealed.

Creating the role of shoe factory owner  Charlie Price is Darren Craig, with Earl Gregory stepping in to the role of drag queen Lola. Namisa Mdlalose is Lauren, Amy Campbell is Charlie’s girlfriend Nicola and Nathan Ro is Don.

Joining them on stage are Stephan van Huyssteen as Harry, Lucy Tops as Pat, Lindy Abromowitz as Trish, Ralph Lawson as George and Glenn Swart as Mr Price.

Inspired by true events, Kinky Boots was first brought to life on the big screen in 2005 before being transformed into a hit musical, winning six Tony and three Olivier Awards.

The show will be at 8pm on Tuesdays to Saturdays with a matinee performance on Saturdays at 3pm. Sunday Matinees at 3pm will become available from Sunday 30 June 2019. 

Book tickets from R160 at The Fugard Theatre box office on 021 461 4554 or through The Fugard Theatre’s website at www.thefugard.com