The Silence of the Lambs
Sylvia
Educating Rita
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
DAISY AND THE TROUBLE WITH CHRISTMAS
What Would You Like to See?
Curve partners with Frantic Assembly on Ignition 2026
We are delighted to be a partner venue for Frantic Assembly’s Ignition, their free, nationwide talent development programme for people aged 16 – 24, with little or no previous experience of the arts.
They will hosting trials at venues across the UK throughout September and October, including here at Curve, with sign-ups opening on Monday 10 August at 9am. Save the date, or email ignition@franticassembly.co.uk to be notified when applications open.
Full casting announced for SYLVIA The Musical
Full casting for SYLVIA has today been announced, as it embarks on a UK tour this Autumn, opening at Curve 24 September – 4 October.
Starring alongside Beverley Knight as Emmeline Pankhurst will be Naomi Katiyo as Sylvia Pankhurst.
Click below to read the full announcement and full casting.
Full casting announced for world premiere of The Silence of the Lambs UK and Ireland Tour
The full casting for the upcoming UK and Ireland tour of THE SILENCE OF THE LAMBS, has today been announced, as the global cultural phenomenon prepares to make its world stage play premiere, opening at Curve this August.
Alongside previously announced John Partridge, the cast includes Mollie Gallagher (CORONATION STREET) as ‘Clarice Starling’, Oliver Farnworth (EMMERDALE) as ‘Jack Crawford’, alongside Sam Jackson (SKINS) as ‘Buffalo Bill’.
Click below to read the full announcement.
BIG NEWS, SONGBIRDS! - HADESTOWN is now on general sale
The smash-hit Broadway and West End musical sensation HADESTOWN opens its highly anticipated first ever UK and Ireland tour here at Curve in 2027.
Running from 19 February to 6 March 2027, come see how the world could be.
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “Glorious” (The Times)
SAVAGE a new play based on the life of Paul O'Grady to have world premiere at Curve
We are delighted to announce the world premiere of SAVAGE, a new play by Jonathan Harvey, inspired by the life of Paul O’Grady will have its world premiere here at Curve, Saturday 13 February – Saturday 6 March.
Written by multi-award-winning Jonathan Harvey (GIMME GIMME GIMME, CORONATION STREET, BEAUTIFUL THING) and directed by Curve’s Artistic Director Nikolai Foster, this brand-new comedy and drag extravaganza is a bold and deeply moving new play drawing on both Paul’s extraordinary life and his autobiographies to tell the story behind the creation of Lily Savage.
It has also been announced that RU PAUL’S DRAG RACE UK winner Danny Beard, will play Lily Savage.
Click below to read the full announcement.
Open call for our Black History Month Scratch Night
We are inviting artists to apply to take part in our upcoming Black History Month Scratch Night at Curve on Friday 16 October 2026.
This paid opportunity is open to emerging and established artists who want to share new work, work in progress, or an early-stage creative idea with a live audience. We welcome applications from artists from African, Caribbean, Afro-Latinx, and mixed white and African or Caribbean diaspora heritage artists.
Artists working across all disciplines are encouraged to apply, including theatre, dance, music, spoken word, visual arts, live performance, interdisciplinary work, and other creative forms. The deadline to apply is Monday 17 Aug, 12 noon.
Waitress
“Treat yourself to a slice of five-star musical pie” (The Times) with Carrie Hope Fletcher (Calamity Jane, Heathers, The Addams Family) as Jenna and Les Dennis as Old Joe for 1 week only!
Having received standing ovations night after night in London’s West End and on Broadway, Waitress is “the real deal” (INDEPENDENT) musical comedy “made from the finest ingredients” (TIME OUT).
Tales From Acorn Wood
Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler’s beloved TALES FROM ACORN WOOD stories are brought to life on stage for the first time in an enchanting lift-the-flap experience.
Poor old Fox has lost his socks! Are they in the kitchen or inside the clock? And Rat-a-tat-tat! Who’s that keeping tired Rabbit awake? You can also join in with Pig and Hen’s game of hide-and-seek and discover the special surprise Postman Bear is planning for his friends.
Packed full of toe-tapping songs, puppetry, and all the friends from Acorn Wood, this beautiful show promises to be the perfect treat for children of all ages.
Blue Mist
Chunkyz Shisha Lounge is home away from home for Jihad, Rashid and Asif, a space where community whispers are heard, jokes are shared, and new hustles are born.
When aspiring journalist Jihad wins the chance to make his own documentary, he sets out to give voice to his community and challenge the usual stereotypes that fill the airwaves. But in a media landscape that profits off fear, how far can one voice really go?
Olivier Award-nominated Blue Mist is a sharp, darkly funny story about truth, trust and ambition.
Sat 1 - Sat 15 Aug
Come face to face with the chilling cultural phenomenon THE SILENCE OF THE LAMBS as it makes its world stage premiere in this bold Made at Curve production.
Based on Thomas Harris’ gripping literary masterpiece, this electrifying new play sets the definitive psychological thriller loose in Leicester next week.
Tue 4 - Sun 9 Aug
Meet Toto. She might look like an ordinary cat, but she’s no ordinary feline. Almost completely blind, Toto has incredible ninja skills, a big heart, and a nose for adventure.
Based on Dermot O’Leary’s best-selling children’s book, illustrated by Nick East, this purr-fectly thrilling tale is filled with original music, laugh-out-loud fun, and extraordinary puppetry, promising fun for the whole family.
Summer Workshops
Spend your summer getting creative at Curve through Drama, Musical Theatre, Dance, Puppetry and more!
For young people aged 5 – 18, discover all the sessions available and book your place at the link below. Free bursary places are also available.
The Andy Nairn Bursaries in Technical Theatre - Amber Crowle's Story
Our annual fundraising appeal for The Andy Nairn Bursaries in Technical Theatre has now come to a close.
Established in 2021, the programme has since supported four talented Creative Venue Technician Apprentices to develop their technical theatre skills.
We heard from Amber Crowle, a previous apprentice, to find out more about how the scheme has supported her technical career.
Click below to read the full interview.
Go behind-the-scenes of Curve!
Discover the inner workings of Curve; its history, the building’s secrets, and the stories of people who shaped Curve and made it what it is today.
Attendees will have a unique glimpse into what goes on behind the curtain to create a show at Curve – right from the rehearsal rooms to the costumes, sets and technology that bring the magic alive. And a rare chance to see the auditorium as you’ve never seen it before … from the stage!
Explore our Digital Learning Resource Library
To support learning around our Made at Curve productions, we have created a number of Education Packs filled with insights and activities that everyone can enjoy.
Delve deeper into Beautiful: The Carole King Musical, A Chorus Line, The Color Purple, West Side Story and more in our resource library at the link below.
Little Curve Workshops
We’d love to welcome you and your little ones to Little Curve Workshops. Little Curve Workshops are a weekly creative arts class for children aged 18 months to 5 years with their parents, carers and grandparents. Sessions will be led by Curve practitioners Chandni Mistry, Tamika Gore & Deepali Foster and will either explore magical, colourful storytelling, or creative dance, music and movement.
CQ Earlies
On the second Saturday of each month, we host CQ Earlies – fun, free, and creative sessions for children and families.
This month, join practitioner Fran Sharman and celebrate the start of summer by letting the sun in!
Come and create colourful tissue paper sun catchers with us to brighten up your windows. Fun, but not good weather, guaranteed.
Suitable for ages 5+
Learn with top artists in Curve Classroom
Since January, we’re proud to have supported home-schooling during the third national lockdown with our educational initiative, Curve Classroom.
The free sessions cover a range of topics for all ages and are delivered by a host of leading artists including performers Molly Lynch, Garry Robson and Hareet Deol, Designers Grace Smart and Kate Unwin, Director Julia Thomas, Choreographers Arlene Phillips and Mel Knott, Writers Jess Green and Rob Ward, as well as a number of Midlands-based artists local to Curve in Leicester.
Find out more and explore the full archive here.
