Kinky Boots, the musical from Harvey Fierstein and Jerry Mitchell, added to its awards tally of 6 Tony Awards last night picking up 3 awards at the 40th Olivier Awards.
The musical which debuts in Melbourne in October won Best New Musical, Best Costume Design for costume designer Gregg Barnes and Best Actor in a Musical for Matt Henry as ‘Lola’.
Cyndi Lauper, who contributes 16 award-winning songs to the show, was also on hand to perform at the ceremony that took place at the London’s Royal Opera House.
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Based on the Miramax film starring Joel Edgerton, and inspired by true events, Kinky Boots takes you from a shoe factory in Northern England to the glamorous catwalks of Milan.
Charlie Price is struggling to live up to his father’s expectations and continue the family business. Looking to save the factory, Charlie turns to a fabulously fashionable new friend — cabaret star Lola — who gives him an outrageous idea that could change both of their destinies.
Soon, this unlikely duo creates the most sensational footwear that’s ever rocked the runways of Milan, giving the factory and its hardworking family a sparkling new future.
Kinky Boots opens at His Majesty’s Theatre Melbourne on October 12th and runs November 13th tickets can be purchased HERE
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