Footwear far removed from the origins of a Northampton cobbler is the inspiration for Kinky Boots, which is being staged by the Cody Musical Theatre Company at the Princes Hall in Aldershot from September 27 to October 1.

A winner of six Tony Awards, including Best Musical, Kinky Boots features a joyous, Tony-winning score by Cyndi Lauper and a hilarious, uplifting book by four-time Tony winner Harvey Fierstein.

Charlie Price has reluctantly inherited his father’s shoe factory, which is on the verge of bankruptcy. Trying to live up to his father’s legacy and save his family business, Charlie finds inspiration in the form of drag queen Lola.

A fabulous entertainer in need of some sturdy stilettos, Lola turns out to be the one person who can help Charlie become the man he’s meant to be. As they work to turn the factory around, this unlikely pair find they have more in common than they ever dreamed possible – and discover when you change your mind about someone, you can change your whole world.

For tickets call 01252 329155.