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What is the true story of Kinky Boots?

The Kinky Boots film is based on the story of Steve Pateman, who followed in the footsteps of four generations of his family at W.J Brooks, Earls Barton. By 1993 the demand for traditional men’s brogues had declined. Steve feared he had no option but to close the factory.

Is there a real Kinky Boots factory?

The real-life shoe company was the W.J. Brooks Shoe Company, which the BBC nicknamed the “Kinky Boot” factory. The character of Charlie Price is based on Steve Pateman, who was struggling to find a way to save the family-run factory from being shut down.

What are some fun facts about Kinky Boots?

The show premiered in the US in 2012, and in London’s West End in 2015. It won six Tony Awards in 2013, including Best Musical, Best Original Score (Cyndi Lauper) and Best Actor (Billy Porter). It won London’s Olivier Awards in 2016 for Best Costume Design, Best Actor in a Musical (Matt Henry), and Best New Musical.

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