My Fair Lady
Pirates Love Underpants
Kinky Boots
Muriel's Wedding
What Would You Like to See?
FULL CAST ANNOUNCED FOR UK AND IRELAND TOUR OF KINKY BOOTS
We are excited to introduce the cast joining the company of KINKY BOOTS!
Newtion Matthews (ONCE ON THIS ISLAND) will play Lola at certain performances and Simon Snr for all other performances, Kara Lily Hayworth (CILLA THE MUSICAL) as Nicola, Joe Caffrey (BILLY ELLIOT) as Don, Kathryn Barnes (GUYS & DOLLS) as Pat, Lucy Williamson (FAME!) as Trish, Jonathan Dryden Taylor (FIDDLER ON THE ROOF) as Mr Price, Scott Paige (I SHOULD BE SO LUCKY) as George and Liam Doyle (HEATHERS) as Harry.
Meet the rest of the cast here!
SUPERYOU IN REHEARSALS!
Take a sneak peek of the SUPERYOU cast in rehearsals!
With just two weeks till opening night, have you got your tickets ready for the world premiere of this epic, new rock opera musical?
NEIGHBOUR-HUBS WRITERS PROGRAMME CALL OUT
This Autumn, Curve is looking for budding local writers who would like an opportunity to receive free mentoring and have an opportunity to showcase their work at the theatre in February 2025.
Find out more and apply here
matilda the musical returns to curve in 2025! 📚🦎
We're so excited to share the news - we'll be opening the major UK and Ireland tour of the RSC's smash-hit production of MATILDA THE MUSICAL in October 2025!
Tickets will be on sale from 22 October 2024.
Find out more here.
ĀNARTAM festival arrives next month!
Join us for the 10th anniversary of ĀNARTAM, a festival that celebrates the diversity and vibrancy of South Asian classical dance.
Experience an unforgettable evening of exceptional live performances celebrating the power of dance.
MURDER ON THE ORIENT EXPRESS REVIEWS ARE IN!
Winter 1934 and an avalanche stops The Orient Express dead in its tracks.
A murder. A train full of suspects. An impossible case.
Trapped in the snow with a killer still on-board, can the world’s most famous detective, Hercule Poirot, crack the case before the train reaches its final destination?
Ghost the Musical
The Oscar-winning love story live on stage GHOST THE MUSICAL.
Walking back to their apartment late one night, a tragic encounter sees Sam murdered and his beloved girlfriend Molly alone, in despair and utterly lost. But with the help of a phony storefront psychic, Sam, trapped between this world and the next, tries to communicate with Molly in the hope of saving her from grave danger…
The movie Ghost has proven to be one of cinema’s biggest all-time hits. Starring the late Patrick Swayze, along with Demi Moore and Whoopi Goldberg, it was the highest-grossing film of 1990 and won an Oscar for screenwriter Bruce Joel Rubin who has adapted his screenplay for this musical. The international smash hit returns to the stage, featuring The Righteous Brothers’ Unchained Melody alongside many more terrific songs co-written by Eurythmics’ Dave Stewart.
Windrush: Better Together
The Windrush Generation’s story is one of courage, resilience, and immeasurable contribution to the UK.
As part of our ongoing tribute, this showcase will bring to life the rich heritage and experiences of Caribbean seniors and friends who are an integral part of the Better Together Project.
Be prepared to experience an entertaining and informative event.
Suitable for all ages.
Run, Rebel
Pilot Theatre brings you an electrifying adaptation of Manjeet Mann’s acclaimed novel. Amber is trapped – by her family’s rules, by their expectations, by her own fears. But on the running track she is completely free. As her body speeds up, the world slows down. And the tangled, mixed up lines in her head get s t r a i g h t e r . . .
This landmark production made especially for audiences of 11+ combines physical theatre, mesmerising visuals and a talented ensemble cast, setting the stage for a transformative story of revolution, empowerment and courage.
Journeys Festival International presents No Direction Home
Selam Amare, Loraine Mponela and Anastasia Chokuwamba have performed with NO DIRECTION HOME at gigs across the country including at London’s Soho Theatre and Southbank Centre, appearing with guest headliners such as Rob Delany, Fatiha El-Ghorri and Romesh Ranganathan.
Loraine and Anastasia are both based in Coventry. They bring humour to their insights into the asylum system, and fresh takes on life in the UK. Loraine is also a poet – her second collection, Now I Sing, was published in 2023.
Selam is a comedy performer and producer based in London who runs her own regular nights, Azmari Bet, bringing together Ethiopian and Eritrean performers across music, poetry and stand-up.
Counterpoints Arts runs NO DIRECTION HOME comedy workshops and performances as part of their PopChange programme.
Sweet Caroline - A Tribute to Neil Diamond
Direct from London’s Adelphi Theatre. . . it’s time for that night out you have been dreaming of!
Starring Gary Ryan, as seen on Stars in Their Eyes! The show will take you back to where it began. A musical journey featuring 50 years of the greatest songs ever written. Celebrate the music that has charmed six generations as we bring you all things Diamond with a sensational live show.
My Fair Lady
2024’s smashing, positively dashing Made at Curve Christmas musical is Lerner and Loewe’s classic rags to riches tale, MY FAIR LADY.
Molly Lynch (SUNSET BOULEVARD) leads our 'loverly' ensemble cast, featuring David Seadon-Young (AN AMERICAN IN PARIS) as Professor Henry Higgins, Minal Patel (BILLY ELLIOT) as Colonel Pickering, Cathy Tyson (THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST) as Mrs Higgins, Steve Furst (MATILDA THE MUSICAL), Sarah Moyle (DOCTORS) as Mrs Eynsford-Hill and Djavan Van De Fliert (LES MISERABLES) as Freddy Eynsford-Hill.
New episode of Curve in Conversation | Behind-the-scenes of THE MOUNTAINTOP rehearsal room, and SUPERYOU’s Vicki Manser
In September's episode of Curve in Conversation, hear from cast members of THE MOUNTAINTOP Ray Strasser-King and Justina Kehinde whilst they were in rehearsals for this Made At Curve production.
Also joining our host Martin Ballard is SUPERYOU's Vicki Manser as she chats about her excitement for this brand new production.
Click here to listen.
"Theatre is for everyone" | Curve in Conversation latest episode is out now.
This month, we explore how Curve engages with young people as we speak to Lorrine Douglas, Schools & Partnerships Manager, and Chandni Mistry, Creative Programmes Practitioner, all about their roles and the positive impact they have on the local community.
Also hear from Curve’s Youth Panel member Paula Konasionok about why you should join, and Ore Oduba from the hit musical PRETTY WOMAN.
Listen to this episode of Curve in Conversation in full and subscribe now, via your favourite podcast platform.
Meet the team behind An Inspector Calls in this new video
The Creative Team behind AN INSPECTOR CALLS dive into the show and explain why this play written in 1945 is still so relevant today.
Playing at Curve Tuesday 29 October to Saturday 2 November, this award-winning National Theatre production of JB Priestley’s classic thriller returns due to huge demand.
When Inspector Goole arrives unexpectedly at the prosperous Birling family home, their peaceful dinner party is shattered by his investigations into the death of a young woman. His startling revelations shake the very foundations of their lives and challenge us all to examine our consciences. More relevant now than ever, this is a must-see for a whole new generation.
Listen to the cast of Ghost the Musical sing a medley of the show's songs
GHOST THE MUSICAL comes to Curve Tuesday 8 - Saturday 12 October 2024.
Introducing Rebekah Lowings and Josh St. Clair starring as Molly Jenson and Sam Wheat. Listen to them sing a medley of songs from GHOST THE MUSICAL including the renowned Unchained Melody.
Arrangement and music direction by Jordan Alexander (keys) accompanied by Laura Brown on guitar.
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.
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.
