Kinky Boots the Musical

[Sydheel]

A new musical coming to Aust. Might have to go

 

[Shyheels]

It sounds interesting - I've not seen it although it's been playing in London for quite a while. It is based on a true story and the music, by Cyndi Lauper has won all kinds of awards. I suppose it depends on the cast.

 

[at9]

I saw the original documentary a few years ago on TV. Haven't seen the movie. Plan to see the musical in London sometime. Discount tickets seem to be available from TKTS on most days.

[Sydheel]

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[Sydheel]

[swedeheeler]

That show has recently been setted up here in sweden too.

[Jkrenzer]

They made this a movie several years ago and it's well done. 

[Sydheel]

I just saw my fave store WITTNER has a kinky boot range in conjunction with the musical. They have red patent boots in thigh high and ankle

I am in Melbourne soon so will have to drop in for a try on.

[Shyheels]

It would be interesting to see the size range in which they offer them, given that they are supposed to be released in conjunction with the musical, and just as interesting to know how well they sell and to which demographic.

[Chorlini]

Spelling of the true story, considering the movie never followed up on this, did it actually work for that show factory? Are they still in business and under what name?

[Shyheels]

Nope, the firm on which the story is based went under, and not all that long after they made the transition from making old fashioned high quality shoes to kinky boots. Holding to tradition, they made quite high quality 'kinky boots' and were unable to compete against the lower quality, but cheaper, imports from China.

Edited September 25, 2016 by Shyheels

[DProud2700]

My Niece and I went to see it in San Francisco about a year ago.  We were sold on the show.

[at9]

The UK footwear industry was traditionally centred around the Midlands town of Northampton. The firm that switched from traditional footwear to kinky boots was in that town. There is now very little footwear made there.There is a museum. Here's a bit of trivia about the movie "Kinky Boots":

https://northamptonmuseums.wordpress.com/2016/03/01/shoe-of-the-month-trickers/

 

 

[Sydheel]

22 hours ago, Shyheels said:

It would be interesting to see the size range in which they offer them, given that they are supposed to be released in conjunction with the musical, and just as interesting to know how well they sell and to which demographic.

Sizing Up to 42 but only the 2 Melbourne cbd stores will carry it plus online

[Shyheels]

8 minutes ago, Sydheel said:

Sizing Up to 42 but only the 2 Melbourne cbd stores will carry it plus online

Doesn't sound as though they are expecting a big male uptake then, despite the musical's uplifting message 

[Sydheel]

21 minutes ago, Shyheels said:

Doesn't sound as though they are expecting a big male uptake then, despite the musical's uplifting message 

Not an official partner. 

I asked Mr Google and the boots for the show cost $2000 ea and are made by a speciality manufacturer gor musicals / movies etc near hollywood

[Shyheels]

Good lord. Two grand. I can't imagine you'll be seeing lots of those strolling along Southbank or the Paris end of Collins Street!