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Playbill Universe The Verdict: Critics Review the London Staging of Kinky Boots The West End premiere of Broadway's Tony Award-winning Kinky Boots officially opened Sept. 15 at the Adelphi Theatre, following previews that began Aug. 21. The cast is led by Killian Donnelly and Matt Henry, playing Charlie and Lola, respectively.

By Olivia Clement

September 16, 2015

Killian Donnelly and company Matt Crockett

Kinky Boots tells the story of Charlie Price, who is struggling to live up to his father’s expectations and continue the family business of Price & Son. With the factory's future hanging in the balance, help arrives in the unlikely but spectacular form of Lola, a fabulous performer in need of some sturdy new stilettos.

Lola Takes London! See the First Pics of the West End Production of Kinky Boots

Killian Donnelly, Amy Lennox and Matt Henry — Lola Takes London! See the First Pics of the West End Production of Kinky Boots

Killian Donnelly and Matt Henry lead the company for the West End premiere of Broadway's Tony Award-winning Kinky Boots, officially opened Sept. 15 at the Adelphi Theatre (following previews that began Aug. 21). They play Charlie and Lola respectively.
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Amy Ross and Killian Donnelly

Killian Donnelly and Amy Lennox

Killian Donnelly and Matt Henry

Matt Henry and Killian Donnelly

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Matt Crockett

Killian Donnelly and Matt Henry and company

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Amy Lennox

Killian Donnelly, Amy Lennox and Matt Henry — Killian Donnelly, Amy Lennox and Matt Henry

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Killian Donnelly and Matt Henry and company

Matt Henry and company

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Matt Crockett

Matt Henry and company

Jamie Baughan and Matt Henry

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