The Silence of the Lambs
Sylvia
Educating Rita
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
DAISY AND THE TROUBLE WITH CHRISTMAS
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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.
Curve launches annual fundraising appeal for Andy Nairn Bursaries in Technical Theatre
Leicester’s Curve theatre continues to champion and support emerging technical talent through the launch of its annual fundraising appeal this month. Now in its fifth year, The Andy Nairn Bursaries in Technical Theatre provides career and training opportunities to people with an interest in working backstage, regardless of their background or experience.
Created in memory of Curve’s Head of Production, Andy Nairn, who passed away in 2020 at just 34 years old, the appeal is inspired by Andy’s passion for mentoring and nurturing the next generation of technicians.
Click below to find out more.
CAST ANNOUNCEMENT FOR ABIGAIL'S PARTY
Following its sold-out and critically acclaimed 2024 run at Stratford East, the revival of ABIGAIL’S PARTY arrives in Leicester for one week only this July.
Joining the previously announced Tamzin Outhwaite (EASTENDERS, RED CAP, HOTEL BABYLON and NEW TRICKS) are Kevin Bishop (PETE AND DUD COME AGAIN), Pandora Colin (BALLET SHOES), Omar Malik, returning to Curve following his performance in our #MadeAtCurve production of MY BEAUTIFUL LAUNDRETTE, and Lauren Patel (THE EMPRESS AND FALKLAND SOUND).
Running at Curve from Monday 13 to Saturday 18 July, don’t miss this razor-sharp comedy classic.
Our Summer/Winter 2026 brochure is here!
Packed full of exciting shows, there’s something for everyone to enjoy here at Curve, including our Made at Curve Christmas productions of CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY and DAISY AND THE TROUBLE WITH CHRISTMAS.
Our Brochure will be landing very soon, but in the meantime take a peek into our digital version by clicking the button below.
Abigail's Party
Tamzin Outhwaite stars as one of the most iconic characters in British theatre – the unforgettable Beverley in Mike Leigh’s ferocious black comedy of suburban life in the 1970s.
Tue 14 Jul
In this workshop, we will explore how to prepare text for rehearsal from a director’s perspective, while also ensuring it is clear, accessible, and useful for actors and the wider creative team. Focusing on practical approaches to script preparation, we will look at how a director can break down and analyse text in a way that supports both storytelling and collaboration within the rehearsal room.
Dog Man The Musical
DOG MAN: THE MUSICAL is a hilarious new musical based on the worldwide bestselling book series from Dav Pilkey, the creator of Captain Underpants and Cat Kid Comic Club.
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.
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.
