Kinky Boots - Adelphi

"When your mate from “Kinky Boots” happens to be in the audience of your gig" (Matt Henry)

It was sad to me see Jon Reynolds on the stage yesterday as a boy and not as an angel, it's like seeing the end of an era. Now he is assistant dance captain and swing, and Daniel Downing play his role and he is very good, but it makes me sad...

I saw the new cast on Wednesday and thought I would share my views. Momar was on as Lola and I thought he did a decent job, although his voice sounded a little tired and cracked at certain points in the show. I personally prefer Simon’s Lola, but nothing at all wrong with Momar.

Oliver as Charlie was really really good. No tuning issues, great acting and very clear dialogue, I heard parts of the show I’d never heard properly before thanks to Oliver’s delivery. He really was impressive and his Soul of a Man was a real highlight - the best I’ve heard (sorry Jordan Fox,who we all know is the best understudy in the west end).

Natalie as Lauren just didn’t do it for me at all. She gurned her way through the show like a crazy woman, and was really over the top compared to Verity’s performance. Not for me at all and I just couldn’t see the connection building between Lauren and Charlie because of Natalie’s hammy performance. She’s very talented, just not my cup of tea.

I had the pleasure of seeing Susie Mcaddam on as Nicola and I have to say I thought she was fab. Great acting and voice, and a totally refreshing spin on quite an underwhelming character. I thought she was awesome.

The rest of the cast were great too, so all in all a good cast change from my perspective, although I’ll be avoiding Natalie if I can. It’s just personal preference. I love this show and am so sorry it’s closing. Sad face 😞

I've only seen her in Wonderland but came out of that performance a fan. I thought she was brilliant an outshone Kerry Ellis. I'd be interested to see her in this but not sure i'll be making a return visit what with the tour starting soon as well.

I thought that Natalie was a very poor Elphaba and medicore in Wonderland and Starlight Express, but she's probably my favourite Lauren of the 6 I've seen (Natalie, Amy, Elena, Verity, Emma Crossley and Suzie McAdam). She was definitely the funniest and had vastly more depth than the usual shallow portrayals of that role do.

Love a favourites list, reckon mine would be

Charlie:
1. David Hunter
2. Jordan Fox
3. Oliver Tompsett

Lola:
1. Matt Henry
2. Simon-Anthony Rhoden
3. Jemal Felix
4. Momar Diagne

Lauren:
1. Suzie McAdam
2. Natalie McQueen
3. Verity Rushworth
4. Elena Skye

Mutt is one of the ensemble, one of Don's mates in the factory, currently normally played by Keith Higham.

'Maggie' is mentioned once I believe (just before Soul of a Man) but on the whole no the names aren't mentioned.
Ensemble are 'Maggie', 'Gemma-Louise', 'Mutt' and I think the other is 'Hooch'? They mainly have the names for the swings benefit.
(Yes I'll admit to being one of those fans who actually know this info)

Yeah I've kept my eye on the final show just to see how it sells, prices are now as high as £150 but people are clearly buying them. They put 16 seats at £150 in the Stalls a couple weeks ago, now there is only 4 left! 16 seats were put at £150 in thr Dress too and two have gone so far.


Most of the Stalls are gone now, only about 100 seats left. Cheapest left is £45.
About half the Dress is gone. Cheapest left being £59.50.
About a third of the Upper is gone. Still some £25 up there if anyone wants to see the final show cheap. Its a decent view.

Thanks for that! I kept booking off cause... no money 😅 but better don’t wait too long if I don’t want to spend half a fortune on a ticket. Although... let’s not talk about what I paid for the final WWRY show... 🤦🏼‍♀️

Apologies if already mentioned but there's an offer on during July for 40% off

Use code KBNEWCAST

Almost three years since they opened the show, Kinky reunion at Pride today!