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UK LGBT EVENTS - Kings Theatre @ Theatre Royal, Newcastle-upon-Tyne
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25 - 29
Kings Theatre @ Theatre Royal, Newcastle-upon-Tyne

A fierce, fearless and fabulous musical that sees a struggling shoe factory embark on the production of kinky boots for drag queens to save its own future. With stonking music from pop legend Cyndi Lauper, exhilarating dancing and hilarious comedy, this award-winning musical and true story is full of heart and sole. This amateur production is presented by arrangement with Music Theatre International. All authorised performance materials are also supplied by MTI www.mtishows.co.uk

Tickets : £ Various Tickets

Address : Theatre Royal
100 Grey St
Newcastle-upon-Tyne
NE1 6BR

Telephone : 0191 232 7010

Website : Click Here

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