Despite an unlikely setting – Northampton – and its origins as a musical adaptation of the 2005 movie of the same name, Kinky Boots has become one of London theatre's surprise successes, charming audiences with its romantic tale of shoe-inspired glamour. Based on the true story of Charlie Price, who struggled to maintain his late father's success in the famous Price shoe factory, until inspiration struck in the unlikely form of drag queen Lola, Kinky Boots is a highly successful hit musical, with three Olivier Awards under its heels. It manages to bring an explicitly camp and queer sensibility into the mainstream musical, with a selection of songs from 1980s' legend Cyndi Lauper.

Combining an aspirational storyline with massive pop hits, the musical returns for a huge UK tour that takes in Edinburgh and Glasgow. Starring Kayi Ushe as Lola, Joel Harper-Jackson as Charlie and Paula Lane (Kylie Platt from Coronation Street) as Lauren, it has a superb cast. With a book by Tony Award-winning Harvey Fierstein, director/choreographer Jerry Mitchell (twice recipient of the Tony Award) and sassy songs by the irrepressible Lauper, it's destined to sashay proud, with nary a wobble. More than just a jukebox singalong approach, it's a moving, life-affirming tale with a twist, and a message about tolerance at its core.

Kinky Boots, Edinburgh Playhouse, Mon 10 Dec–Sat 5 Jan, then touring.