GAOS Brings Kinky Boots to the Nyon Stage... and You Could Win 2 Tickets!

Seema Sharma
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GAOS is back on stage this spring with a show that’s bold, joyful, and impossible to ignore. Kinky Boots, the Tony Award-winning musical with music and lyrics by pop legend Cyndi Lauper and the hilarious, uplifting book written by four-time Tony winner, Harvey Fierstein, is coming to Nyon and it’s bringing glitter, powerhouse vocals, and a message that hits far beyond the stage.

Running from 28 to 31 May at the Théâtre de Marens in Nyon, this is one of those productions that feels as much about community as it does about performance. GAOS has built a reputation for exactly that high-quality theatre, powered by local talent and a lot of heart. At the centre of it all is Lola.

Doryan who plays Lols in the fabulous boots!

Stepping Into Lola’s Heels

We caught up with Doryan, who takes on the iconic role of Lola, a character known for commanding the stage with confidence, charisma, and just the right amount of attitude.

So what was his first reaction when he found out he’d landed the role?

“Oh my God, I was absolutely delighted. The actor playing Charlie, Nikolaï, is the one who told me about the auditions for the show. The minute I knew this was happening; I was dead set on landing this iconic role. So I had this whole buildup for months of listening to the Broadway recording and projecting myself in the character. So when I got the news I got the role, I was relieved and super excited to get started!”

A Show That Stays With You

Kinky Boots has built its reputation as a feel-good musical, but beneath the big numbers and high heels is something more meaningful.

The story follows Charlie Price, who inherits a struggling shoe factory and finds an unexpected partner in Lola, a performer in need of something very specific… sturdy stilettos. Together, they form an unlikely partnership that challenges expectations, identity, and what it means to belong.

For Doryan, that message is what really matters.

“This show is such a beacon of light and positivity. There are emotional moments but ultimately it’s an incredibly fun show with so much heart. The main message is to be yourself, unapologetically and I just hope the audience leaves the show feeling good about themselves.”

The Heart of GAOS Is Community

If you’ve ever been to a GAOS production, you’ll know,it’s not just about what happens on stage. These shows are built by a huge group of people working behind the scenes, from costumes and choreography to lighting and logistics. And that sense of shared effort is something the cast really feels.

“One of the main reasons I was excited about this project was that I had been missing the sense of community that the performance arts bring and it has been such a joy to be surrounded by like-minded people. We are all working hard to put on the best possible show and having a blast while doing it. It doesn’t get much better than this.”

What to Expect

Big vocals. Big costumes. And moments that make you laugh, think, and look at things differentlyabout how you see things. With a soundtrack that blends pop, disco, and power ballads, Kinky Boots is the kind of show that celebrates individuality and reminds you that sometimes, the bravest thing you can do is simply be yourself (awwwww).