The new production of Kinky Boots will host a special Gala Night at the London Coliseum on Sunday 29 March in support of international charity WaterAid.
Producers Royo, Runaway Entertainment and Curve confirmed the one night celebration will take over St Martin’s Lane, transforming it into a glittering red carpet event.
The musical opens for a seventeen week season on 17 March 2026 and runs until 11 July 2026, with tickets on sale now.
Kinky Boots will star Johannes Radebe as Lola and Matt Cardle as Charlie Price, with Tosh Wanogho Maud appearing as Alternate Lola.
Radebe, a passionate supporter of WaterAid, visited one of the charity’s projects in Limpopo, South Africa last year. He witnessed the impact of clean water access on local communities and was moved by the stories of families whose lives have been transformed.
Johannes Radebe said: “I am honoured to have seen firsthand the incredible work WaterAid do around the world. I visited one of their projects in my home country of South Africa and heard the stories of how simply having access to clean water has changed the lives of the people there. I am so lucky to be able to live my dream every day, and I am thrilled that our gala performance at the London Coliseum will be raising money for WaterAid* so that others can follow their dreams too. It’s going to be quite a celebration. See you there!”
Jennie York, WaterAid’s Executive Director of Communications and Fundraising, added: “KINKY BOOTS is a joyful celebration of inclusion, courage and community, and we’re incredibly proud to be the charity partner for this gala night. Money raised from this special event* will help fund life changing access to clean water, decent toilets and good hygiene, giving more people the opportunity to thrive. We’re hugely grateful to everyone involved for stepping up for such a vital cause.”
The musical features a book by Harvey Fierstein and music and lyrics by Cyndi Lauper. It is directed by Nikolai Foster with choreography by Leah Hill, set design by Robert Jones, costume design by Robert Jones and Tom Rogers, musical supervision by George Dyer, lighting design by Ben Cracknell, sound design by Adam Fisher and casting by Harry Blumenau.
Based on the Miramax film, Kinky Boots follows Charlie Price as he attempts to save his family’s failing shoe factory. His unexpected partnership with Lola, a dazzling drag performer, teaches them both the power of acceptance, courage and standing taller together.
Listings and ticket information can be found here.
