Bank of Dave
Public - The Musical
The Silence of the Lambs
Sylvia
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
What Would You Like to See?
Final week of our latest Made at Curve musical, BANK OF DAVE!
It’s your last chance to see our latest Made at Curve musical, BANK OF DAVE, playing here at Curve until this Saturday (30 May) only!
This feel-good show tells the true(ish!) story of Dave Fishwick, the minibus salesman turned local hero and his quest for fairer finance for his community in Burnley. Book now for this “proper crowd-pleasing night at the theatre” (Manchester Theatres).
World Tour of Andrew Lloyd-Webber's STARLIGHT EXPRESS to open at Curve
Get your skates on! Andrew Lloyd Webber’s STARLIGHT EXPRESS world tour will open at Curve next Spring!
Running here in Leicester in May 2027, tickets will be on sale from 12 noon on the following dates:-
– Made at Curve Circle, Champions and Patrons – Tue 19 May
– Friends – Wed 20 May
– Loyalty Pass holders, Groups and Access Register Customers – Thu 21 May
– General – Tue 26 May
Book first and for less with a Curve Loyalty Pass – click ‘Find out more’ below for details.
Initial casting announced for THE CURIOUS INCIDENT OF THE DOG IN THE NIGHT-TIME
It was announced this week that Joe McFadden (2:22 A GHOST STORY) and Charlie Brooks (EASTENDERS) will play Ed and Judy, Chris’ parents, in the upcoming tour of THE CURIOUS INCIDENT OF THE DOG IN THE NIGHT-TIME!
The internationally celebrated novel that captivated 10 million readers returns to Curve in this brand-new staging from Tue 20 – Sat 24 Oct. Book now for the century’s most popular murder mystery!
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory The Musical just announced for Christmas 2026!
We’re delighted to announce Roald Dahl’s magical and much-loved story of CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY will be spectacularly brought to life this Christmas in our thrilling new Made at Curve production.
Directed by Curve Artistic Director Nikolai Foster (KINKY BOOTS, LEGALLY BLONDE, THE SOUND OF MUSIC) and featuring songs including ‘The Candy Man’, ‘The Oompa Loompa Song’ and of course, the unforgettable ‘Pure Imagination’, this timeless classic is a dazzling mix of theatrical magic and sweet nostalgia for all the family, creating memories lasting longer than an Everlasting Gobstopper.
Tickets are on sale now!
John Partridge to play Dr Hannibal Lecter in world stage play premiere of THE SILENCE OF THE LAMBS
We are delighted to announce first casting for the upcoming UK and Ireland tour of SILENCE OF THE LAMBS, ahead of the global cultural phenomenon’s world premiere play debut. John Partridge will don the iconic mask as the refined and sadistic Dr Hannibal Lecter.
The electrifying production opens at Curve on Saturday 1 August 2026.
Click below to find out more.
WAITRESS CASTING REVEALED
We’re thrilled to reveal that Carrie Hope Fletcher will be extending her run in the UK tour of WAITRESS and will play the leading role of Jenna at Curve this Summer.
Carrie will be joined by Sandra Marvin as Becky, Evelyn Hoskins as Dawn and Les Dennis as Joe.
Book now and get your tickets to this “joyously life-affirming celebration of love and friendship” (EXPRESS).
The diner’s opening at Curve from Mon 20 – Sat 25 Jul
BANK OF DAVE
Dave Fishwick is a big-hearted, straight-talking minibus salesman from Burnley, who’s had enough of watching local people and small businesses be let down by the banks. So, he does the unthinkable – he starts one himself!
From Sunday Times bestseller to Netflix’s #1 UK film, BANK OF DAVE: THE MUSICAL is the inspiring, feel-good story of one man’s fight to take on the banking bigwigs and secure a fairer deal for working-class folks. Directed by Nikolai Foster (KINKY BOOTS, LEGALLY BLONDE) and starring Sam Lupton (ONLY FOOLS AND HORSES) as Dave.
Public - The Musical
PUBLIC – The Musical is a bold, laugh-out-loud new musical that explores human connection with sharp comedy, authentic characters, and an electrifying pop-rock score.
Meet people-pleaser Laura (Cole Dennis) on the way to their wedding, Andrew (Matt Corner), a Lycra-clad city banker on his cycle ride home, Zo (Grace Towning) an ultra-woke activist, armed with causes and critiques and Finley (Ivano Turco), an anxious, sweat-soaked stress case.
Trapped together, tensions high – nothing stays private for long as personalities clash and the group’s differing views are laid bare.
Tim Key: Loganberry
TIM KEY (Alan Partridge, The Ballad of Wallis Island, Tim Key’s Late Night Poetry Programme) again pops his suit on, plods about, in a brand new show.
Bit gutted he’s old. Guzzling continental lager. Magnetic lol. Decent reviews for previous shows. Played a pigeon in Bong Joon Ho’s latest movie. Been on Richard Herring’s podcast. Book out: “L.A. Baby!”. Met Steffi Graf in 1998/9.
This show has poems in, and he’ll stamp and howl. Won the Perrier Award in 2009!
Second Person Narrative
—Jemma Kennedy’s SECOND PERSON NARRATIVE captures 30 powerful moments of a single character’s life, book-ended by their magical arrival in the world to their final days on Earth.
YOU is an extraordinary and entirely ordinary person. She grows up, makes friends, gets jobs, forms relationship, wins awards, buys clothes, makes mistakes, has a child, discovers herself and enjoys a good laugh. She is surrounded by voices who shape her and their narrative. Sometimes, she listens. Sometimes, she finds her own way.
Thank You For The Music
Calling all Dancing Queens, this is your night to say, Thank you for the Music!
This international smash-hit tribute show brings all ABBA’s number one hits to the stage in a production like no other, including Waterloo, Dancing Queen, Super Trouper, Mamma Mia, Knowing Me, Knowing You, Gimme, Gimme, Gimme, The Winner Takes It All and many many more!
Ballet Nights
Whether you’re a lifelong devotee or discovering dance for the first time, BALLET NIGHTS is your invitation to witness world-class artistry up close.
Step into an evening where dance meets storytelling, featuring world stars from English National Ballet, BlacBrik and Rambert School, and incredible live music on our stage.
Q&A with Katie Lander, Creator of Channel 4 Documentary BANK OF DAVE
To celebrate our world premiere Made at Curve musical BANK OF DAVE opening here in Leicester, we’re looking back to where it all started, when Dave’s story was first brought to the screen in the Channel 4 documentary BANK OF DAVE.
Katie Lander, Managing Director of Finestripe Productions, created the BAFTA and RTS Award-Winning Channel 4 Series that made Dave a household name. Click below to find out more about how Katie discovered Dave and shared his story with millions.
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.
