James Terry Collective is thrilled to announce its full cast for Kinky Boots, coming to Melbourne from December 1.
As previously announced, this new production will star Christian Charisiou,in the role of Charlie Price. Best known for playing Robbie Hart in the Australian tour of The Wedding Singer (DVE). Carl De Villa plays the sensational drag queen Lola, who rose to prominence with appearances on The Voice (2019), and Channel 7’s All Together Now (2018).
Joining them are Jessica Faulkner (Lauren), Kelsey Halge (Nicola), Connor Crawford (Don), Will Conyers (George), Sally Bourne (Trish), Keagan Vaskess (Pat), Dan Eastwood (Mr. Price), Callum O’Malley (Harry).
The fabulous drag queens of the Blue Angel Club will be played by Lochlan Erard (Referee), Carter Richard (Dance Captain), Jayden Prelc (Referee cover), and Cody Green.
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The cast is completed by the incredible ensemble including Nicolas Van Litsenborgh (Richard/ Harry Cover), Bek Chapman (Marge / Trish & Pat Cover), Jackson Howe (Charlie Cover), Jess Ridler (Lauren Cover), Zoë Harlen (Nicola Cover), Joseph Lizacic (Don Cover),Drew Holmes (Mr. Price & George Cover), and Samuel Allsop (Angel Cover).
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JTC is also thrilled to announce Jacob Rozario (& Juliet – Michael Cassel Group) as the productions alternate Lola, who will perform at select performances.
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This new production is produced by James Terry Collective, following their Green Room Award winning production of Next to Normal (2022), starring Queenie van de Zandt.
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“The team were truly humbled by the calibre of performers who came to audition for this production. We went through an extensive casting process to find performers who had the versatility to take on these diverse characters, and you would find yourself very lucky if you were to see a performance where our covers take on their roles.” said producer James Terry.
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Returning to Kinky Boots to direct is Martin Croft, who was the resident director in the original Australian tour, is joined by Nathan Firmin (Next to Normal) as the Musical Director, Luca Dinardo (Hamilton) and Jordan Charles Herbert (Boss Dance Company) as Co-Choreographers.
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“The world has changed quite drastically in the years since my first association with the show, and its gentle but clear message of acceptance and celebration of diversity remains profoundly meaningful. Revisiting this production now offers a timely opportunity to amplify its message of‘Just be who you want to be’“– Martin Croft.
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Book by Harvey Fierstein, Music and Lyrics by Cyndi Lauper, and originally Directed and Choreographed by Jerry Mitchell. Based on the Miramax motion picture of the same name, written by Geoff Deane and Tim Firth. Licensed exclusively by Music Theatre International (Australasia).
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Kinky Boots is proudly supported by City of Stonnington.
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Venue: Chapel off Chapel, Prahran
Season: From December1, 2023.
Price: From $65 (+booking and handling fees)
Bookings: www.kinkybootsmusical.com.au
Socials: @kinkybootsmelb
