Second Person Narrative
Public - The Musical
The Silence of the Lambs
Sylvia
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
What Would You Like to See?
JUST ANNOUNCED NEW MADE AT CURVE PRODUCTION OF WILLY RUSSELL'S EDUCATING RITA
Join us this autumn for our new Made at Curve production of the Olivier Award-winning Best Comedy, EDUCATING RITA, directed by Cara Nolan (WHO’S AFRAID OF VIRGINIA WOOLF?, PRIDE & PREJUDICE).
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Help us support the next generation of theatre technicians
Since 2021, The Andy Nairn Bursaries in Technical Theatre have helped young people and anyone curious about working backstage take part in a range of programmes at Curve. From apprenticeships and nationally recognised qualifications, to taster workshops and career events, these experiences engage thousands of people every year and help build confidence, explore all the career pathways available, and develop the skills required to succeed.
Founded in memory of our former Head of Production Andy Nairn, who died in November 2020 at the age of 34, Andy was passionate about mentoring future generations of technicians and believed that everyone should have access to the best training opportunities.
Can you help us continue this transformative programme, and honour Andy’s legacy?
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 in May 2027.
An electrifying experience for all ages, feel the rush in this ‘jaw-dropping’ (Daily Telegraph) production as an incredible cast whizzes by performing some of musical theatre’s most beloved songs, including AC/DC, Make Up My Heart, Light at the End of the Tunnel and the iconic Starlight Express.
Tickets are on sale now – book yours today!
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.
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.
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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.
Matthew Bourne's The Car Man
Loosely based on Bizet’s ever-popular opera, THE CAR MAN has one of the most thrilling and instantly recognisable scores in New Adventures’ repertoire.
Matthew Bourne’s vivid storytelling combines with one of the most passionately dramatic scores ever written, with music by Terry Davies featuring Rodion Shchedrin’s Carmen Suites (after Bizet’s CARMEN), to create a dance thriller like no other.
THE CAR MAN will ignite your senses and leave you breathless.
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.
