A SELL-OUT crowd danced its way out of the theatre after a stunning performance from the sassy cast of Kinky Boots.

The uplifting and hilarious musical ends in spectacular style with the rousing Raise You Up sending the audience home in high spirits.

Eighties icon Cyndi Lauper wrote the songs which take you on a journey from the factory floor to the high-fashion catwalks of Milan.

The story’s about Charlie Price, a mild-mannered chap struggling with the expectation that he will take over the family shoe factory from his father.

Just when the business appears doomed and Charlie’s at his wit’s end, help arrives in the form of Lola.

And no one in the world of the Northampton shoe factory has ever known anyone like Lola.

Despite their obvious differences, Charlie and Lola discover they have a great deal in common and they set about saving the factory.

There are some difficult moments along the way and some poignant performances, especially the moving Hold Me In Your Heart.

West End star Kayi Ushe tackles the role of Lola with gusto and put in an endearing, powerful and clever performance.

Even if you don't think Kinky Boots is for you, don't miss the chance to see this multi-talented performer in action.

And Lola’s Angels, a brilliant group of high-kicking, multi-talented drag queens, bring the show to life in spectacular style.

Jaw-dropping dance moves and sparkling costumes bring glitz and glamour as well as an infectious sense of humour.

And some of the audience had done their best to dress for the occasion, adding to the party atmosphere.

Kinky Boots runs at the Mayflower Theatre in Southampton until Saturday September 14 and you’d be crazy not to grab a ticket.