THEATRE REVIEW: Kinky Boots – The Musical: SA cast shine bright in this sublime musical for our troubled times

Some of us schooled in 1980s feminism have found ourselves having to grapple with the meaning of Drag. For the longest time, this organic feminist in particular, struggled to understand the phenomenon of gorgeous men, dressed in women’s clothes, performing femininity.

It takes a man to wear a woman’s dress and perform femininity in a world being held hostage by mentally fragile but physically dangerous toxic masculinity. The show is socially and politically attuned to the times, but this message simmers in the background while the song, dance, glitz and glamour render it sparkling entertainment. Everything, from the costumes, the choreography, the lighting, the set, and of course the performances, is faultless.

There are many stand-out performances, apart from Gregory, and this includes UCT graduate Namisa Mdlalose who brings to her character an irresistible charm. Mdlalose’s voice has a life force all of its own.

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