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?
Watch the official trailer for THE SILENCE OF THE LAMBS
Feast your eyes on the official trailer for our world stage premiere of THE SILENCE OF THE LAMBS!
Don’t miss this Made at Curve production here in Leicester until Saturday 15 August, directed by Artistic Director Nikolai Foster, and starring John Partridge (EASTENDERS, CABARET) as Hannibal Lecter, Mollie Gallagher (CORONATION STREET) as Clarice Starling, Oliver Farnworth (EMMERDALE) as Agent Jack Crawford, and Sam Jackson (SKINS) as Buffalo Bill.
Listen to the latest episode of our Curve in Conversation podcast now
Step inside rehearsals – if you dare! – of our world premiere Made at Curve production of THE SILENCE OF THE LAMBS in our latest episode of Curve in Conversation.
Find out more below and listen wherever you find your podcasts now.
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.
Working with 13 regional partners, Ignition sets out to find people with the potential to work in the Arts, opening doors and making them feel their presence is welcome.
They will hosting trials at venues across the UK throughout September and October, including here at Curve, and sign-ups are now open! Click the link below to apply.
Watch EDUCATING RITA Director Cara Nolan explain the show in one minute
Join us this Autumn for our new Made at Curve production of the Olivier Award-winning Best Comedy, EDUCATING RITA!
Not familiar with Willy Russell’s comic-drama? Spend a minute with director Cara Nolan (WHO’S AFRAID OF VIRGINIA WOOLF?, PRIDE & PREJUDICE) as she explains the story and what to expect from our revival production this September.
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.
Last chance to apply to perform at 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 this Monday 17 August, 12 noon.
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.
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.
Workshop: Intimacy and Fight Coordination with Haruka Kuroda
Violence or sex- is it the same thing?
This workshop is led by one of the industry’s leading Fight and Intimacy Directors, Haruka Kuroda.
You will discover about her role, what her process is and how she keeps actors, creatives and stage management safe in the rehearsal room and during the run.
Neighbour-hubs Writers Showcase
Over the past six months, four aspiring playwrights from Leicester have been working with Curve’s Associate Director, Cara Nolan, as part of the Neighbour-hubs Writers Scheme, and we are now delighted to showcase their new work as rehearsed readings at Curve.
The project set out to discover and support new playwrights from the city wards of Saffron, New Parks, Evington, Braunstone and Highfields & St. Matthews, providing a platform for stories that speak directly to our communities.
Barnum: The Circus Musical
Step right up and enter the dazzling world of P.T. Barnum, where imagination and ambition know no bounds. Hand in hand with wife Charity, Barnum’s life and career twists and turns as he schemes and dreams his way to headier heights.
West End star Matt Rawle will take centre stage as the legendary 19th century showman P.T. Barnum. This spectacular production directed by Jonathan O’Boyle and choreographed by Oti Mabuse will feature an extraordinary ensemble cast of over 20 actor-musicians, acrobats and amazing circus acts.
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!
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.
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.
