{"id":49335,"date":"2024-04-11T12:17:33","date_gmt":"2024-04-11T10:17:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.radiotimes.com\/?p=2023420"},"modified":"2024-04-11T13:38:00","modified_gmt":"2024-04-11T11:38:00","slug":"strictly-come-dancings-johannes-radebe-to-make-musical-theatre-debut-in-kinky-boots-uk-tour","status":"publish","type":"rss_feed","link":"https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/radiotimes\/rss_feed\/strictly-come-dancings-johannes-radebe-to-make-musical-theatre-debut-in-kinky-boots-uk-tour\/","title":{"rendered":"Strictly Come Dancing\u2019s Johannes Radebe to make musical theatre debut in Kinky Boots UK tour"},"content":{"rendered":"

The pro dancer will be swapping the glitterball for glitter heels! <\/p>

By Olivia Garrett\n \t\t<\/p>

Published: Thursday, 11 April 2024 at 10:17 AM<\/p>

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Get ready to return to the Land of Lola \u2013 because Kinky Boots is back!<\/p>\n

The iconic Cyndi Lauper musical will be returning for a UK tour this year, starring Strictly Come Dancing<\/a>\u2019s own Johannes Radebe.<\/p>\n

The professional dancer is making his musical theatre debut in this brand new Made at Curve production, which will tour across 25 venues from February to July 2025.<\/p>\n

Taking on the title role of Lola, Radebe is set to be joined on stage by rising West End star Dan Partridge, playing Charlie Price, and behind the stage by Billy Elliot director Nikolai Foster.<\/p>\n

Following the announcement, Curve\u2019s chief executive Chris Stafford said: \u201cWe all know Johannes for his extraordinary artistry on the dance floor, but seeing him inhabit the astonishing world of Lola in Harvey Fierstein and Cyndi Lauper\u2019s proud, punchy and passionate Kinky Boots has been an electrifying and profoundly moving experience.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Meanwhile, pop icon and songwriter for the musical, Cyndi Lauper, commented: \u201cKinky Boots is one of the things I\u2019m proudest of in my career, and I\u2019m so excited that audiences will get to see it again, in a new production.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt\u2019s like a happy pill \u2013 and we could all use some of that right now! I can\u2019t think of a better time or place to relaunch this special show (than) in its place of origin.\u201d<\/p>\n

For those new to the show, Kinky Boots follows Charlie Price, a young man who gets the unfortunate burden of inheriting his family\u2019s failing shoe factory.<\/p>\n

With his business and relationship on the rocks, life looks bleak \u2013 until he meets Lola, a drag queen whose sparkle and unsteady heels might just hold the answer to saving the struggling business.<\/p>\n

So, if you want tickets, everybody say yeah!<\/p>\n

Buy Kinky Boots tickets at ATG Tickets<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

When and where can I see Johannes in Kinky Boots?<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Kinky Boots is set to strut its way across the UK from February to July 2025, stopping in Manchester, Milton Keynes, Liverpool and more. Here\u2019s the full list of UK dates and venues:<\/p>\n