Not only was it the hottest day in February since records began temperatures were soaring inside the Bristol Hippodrome on press night for the spectacular Kinky Boots.
Based on a true story and book by Harvey Fierstein, Kinky Boots follows the destiny of Charlie Price son of the late Mr Price at the family's Midland's shoe factory based in Northampton where the workforce depend on him.
Fiancee Nicola has dreams of bigger and better things living a lavish lifestyle in London once the factory has been sold for apartments, is this what Charlie wants?
Charlie recognises something significant has to change if the business is to survive, encouraged by Lauren one of his loyal workers who just happens to have a crush on him.
In unlikely circumstances he meets Lola a gorgeous drag queen who can also look after herself in the boxing ring, the journey to produce sex on heels begins.
Classy, leading character Kayi Ushe (Lola) is sensationsal, dominating the theatre one of the most poignant moments of the show is the musical number Not My Father's Son in a duet with Charlie (Joel Harper-Jackson) passionate beyond words about shoes once his mojo was reignited.
Inspired to fill a niche market for shoes and boots for men the Milan fashion show beckons.
Directed and choreographed by Jerry Mitchell, music and lyrics by Grammy, Emmy and Tony Award-winning artist Cyndi Lauper.
Book your tickets for this fabulous show which runs until Saturday, 9th March - Girls and Boys Just Want to Have Fun.
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