The boots are on for South Hill Park’s Easter musical
THE story of a shoe factory worker who goes on a voyage shoe making discovery is coming to Bracknell next month.
Kinky Boots is the arts centre’s Easter show, and features original music and lyrics by Cyndi Lauper.
Based on the Broadway hit, the musical tells the story of Charlie, a shoe factory owner struggling to save his family business after inheriting it from his father.
He meets Lola, a cabaret performer and drag queen whose exciting idea changes both their futures.
With compassion and understanding, the pair learn to embrace their differences and create a line of sturdy stilettoes unlike any others.
But in the end, their greatest achievement is their friendship.
Local performers star in this production, based on the life of Steve Pateman, who like four generations of his family, worked as a cobbler.
In 1993, with demand for men’s brogues falling, he was about to close his factory, when rescue came from an unexpected quarter.
Recommended for eight years and above, the show contains some strong language and mild sexual references.
Audiences can see Kinky Boots at South Hill Park, Bracknell, from Tuesday, April 11 through to Sunday, April 16.
Shows are at 7pm, with matinées at 2pm every day except Tuesday.
There is a relaxed performance on Thursday,
April 13, at 2pm.
Brunch shows on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday afternoon offer the opportunity to purchase a bottle of prosecco and afternoon tea of finger sandwiches, scones and clotted cream.
Available from 11am, brunch costs £17.50 per person.
Tickets cost £24, or £22 for concessions.
■ For tickets and information call the box office on: 01344 484123 or log on to: www.southhillpark. org.uk