INDIGO
The Addams Family
WHO'S AFRAID OF VIRGINIA WOOLF?
The Sound of Music
What Would You Like to See?
KINKY BOOTS to return to Curve ahead of West End run!
Following a record-breaking UK, Ireland and European tour, ROYO, Runaway Entertainment and Curve are delighted to announce Johannes Radebe will make his West End debut, reprising the role of Lola, in the brand-new production of the Olivier, Tony® and Grammy® Award-winning KINKY BOOTS The Musical.
The Made at Curve musical, directed by the theatre’s Artistic Director, Nikolai Foster (MY FAIR LADY, A CHORUS LINE, BILLY ELLIOT), will return to Curve for previews Tuesday 3 to Saturday 7 March 2026, before strutting into the spectacular London Coliseum for 17 weeks from Tuesday 17 March to Saturday 11 July 2026.
THE ADDAMS FAMILY Rehearsal Photos are here!
The dynamic cast of the West End and Broadway hit musical THE ADDAMS FAMILY have been working hard in rehearsals ahead of heading to Leicester for four weeks this Summer!
Check out the rehearsal photos from the brilliant Pamela Raith on the showpage (desktop only) or on our Facebook and Instagram page.
THE ADDAMS FAMILY comes to Curve from Tuesday 15 July to Sunday 10 August.
Production photos for INDIGO are here!
Check out these brand-new, colourful production photos from the UK premiere production, INDIGO.
Running until Saturday 19 July, don't miss this uplifting and heartwarming production audiences are describing as an 'incredible production', 'amazingly powerful' and a 'brilliant night out'.
Production photography by Manuel Harlan.
The Rehearsal Trailer for INDIGO is here!
Go behind-the-scenes with the cast and company of INDIGO as they get ready to open the UK premiere of this brand-new production.
Playing from Thursday 26 June to Saturday 19 July, don't miss this uplifting and heartwarming show, only in Leicester this Summer.
FRANTIC ASSEMBLY'S LOST ATOMS - CAST ANNOUNCED!
Casting has now been confirmed for Frantic Assembly's 30th anniversary production LOST ATOMS, which premieres here at Curve this Autumn, before embarking on a UK tour.
Written by Anna Jordan (SUCCESSION, KILLING EVE) and directed by Artistic Director Scott Graham, the production will feature Joe Layton and Hannah Sinclair Robinson, who both previously appeared in the sell-out tours of OTHELLO and METAMORPHOSIS.
Opening here in Leicester from Monday 22 September to Saturday 4 October
LOST ATOMS is co-produced by Curve, MAST Mayflower Studios and Lyric Hammersmith Theatre.
Read the full announcement below.
Curve on the Square returns August 2025 - and you're all invited!
Join us on Orton Square 8 - 10 August for a fun-filled weekend of free live performances from incredible local artists as Curve on the Square returns!
Indigo
This brand-new heart-warming musical follows three generations of women and their coming together after a long time apart.
When her mother is diagnosed with Alzheimer’s, Beverly and her husband Rick open their home to care for her. While adjusting to their new circumstances, Beverly’s daughter Emma – a non-speaking autistic teenager with synaesthesia – unexpectedly crashes back into her life. Her arrival forces Beverly and Rick to confront the past and learn whether they can become the family Emma so desperately needs.
A beautiful mix of humour and soul, with songs that will make your heart soar, INDIGO celebrate the bonds of women, family and the ultimate need for one another. Be part of an intimate insight into Emma’s world of colour as she opens her heart to the audience, even while she remains silent to the outside world.
Calamity Jane
Gosh almighty! Grab a posse because the whip crackin’ musical comedy classic CALAMITY JANE is a rollin’ on over the plains to Curve. Based on the much-loved Doris Day movie, this plumb fancy new production stars the multi-award-winning West End actor and singer Carrie Hope Fletcher (CINDERELLA, LES MISÈRABLES).
Meet the fearless, gun slingin’ Calamity Jane – biggest mouth in Dakota territory and always up for a fight. She’ll charm you hog-eyed though, especially when trying to win the heart of the dashing Lieutenant Gilmartin, or shooting insults at the notorious Wild Bill Hickok. But when the men of Deadwood fall hard for Chicago stage star Adelaid Adams, Calamity struggles to keep her jealousy holstered. Her heart’s a thumpin’… but who for?
With the sure-fire classic songs The Deadwood Stage (Whip-Crack-Away), The Black Hills of Dakota, Just Blew in from the Windy City, and the Oscar-winning Secret Love, The Watermill Theatre’s production of CALAMITY JANE is directed by Nikolai Foster (A CHORUS LINE, EVITA, THE WIZARD OF OZ), co-directed and choreographed by Nick Winston and features musical supervision by Olivier, Grammy and Tony Award winner Catherine Jayes.
The Addams Family
Following two hugely successful UK tours, and sold-out concerts at The London Palladium last year, everyone’s favourite kooky family are back on stage this summer in THE ADDAMS FAMILY, starring Alexandra Burke (The X Factor, SISTER ACT, THE BODYGUARD) as Morticia, Lesley Joseph (Birds of a Feather, YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN, SISTER ACT) as Grandma, Clive Rowe (THE PRINCE OF EGYPT, SISTER ACT, A CHRISTMAS CAROL) as Uncle Fester and Ricardo Afonso (JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR, THRILLER LIVE, WE WILL ROCK YOU) as Gomez.
THE ADDAMS FAMILY is the spectacular musical comedy from Marshall Brickman and Rick Elice (writers of the multi award-winning hit musical Jersey Boys), with music and lyrics by Tony Award-nominated Andrew Lippa, based on the characters created by Charles Addams.
Wednesday Addams, the ultimate princess of darkness, is all grown up and has a shocking secret that only Gomez knows. She’s fallen in love with a sweet, young man from a respectable family. With his cherished Morticia in the dark, will Gomez manage to keep his daughter’s secret until the two families meet for a fateful dinner with hilarious consequences?
Join them, plus Uncle Fester, Lurch, Pugsley, Grandma and more for a heart-warming story of love, family and friendship… with a twist!
LEI-LDN
London’s calling, but is Chardaye ready?
LEI – LDN follows Chardaye, a mixed-race 17-year-old with a sharp tongue and a lot to say.
Uprooted from Leicester to South London, she’s thrown into a world of aunties, accents and unspoken rules.
But where’s the rulebook on belonging?
A raw, funny and electric blend of spoken word, movement and comedy, this one-woman show dives deep into identity, race and self-discovery.
If you’ve ever felt caught between two worlds, this play is for you.
NERDS
What do you get when you combine two tech geniuses? NERDS. This hilarious new comedy musical is coming to Leicester this July for a limited run.
NERDS reboots the story of Bill Gates, the mastermind behind Microsoft, and Steve Jobs, the innovator of the smartphone, in a hilarious musical comedy diving into the deeper connection (and no, not just the Bluetooth kind) between two of the most iconic inventors of the digital age. Follow these two misfit geniuses as they battle, innovate, and rise from humble garage beginnings to global tech dominance.
From the producer of HEATHERS, CAKE, MY SON’S A QUEER (BUT WHAT CAN YOU DO?) and I WISH YOU WELL, NERDS turns the creation of personal computing into an unforgettable theatrical experience with sharp wit, showstopping numbers, and a story packed with heart. Whether you’re a tech aficionado or just in it for the laughs, this high-energy production will leave you inspired, entertained, and ready to embrace the inner nerd in all of us.
The Three Little Pigs the Musical
—Get ready for a heart-warming adventure with THE THREE LITTLE PIGS in this fresh, lively, family-friendly musical that’ll have you laughing out loud from start to finish!
From the award-winning writers of HONK! and MARY POPPINS (Broadway), THE THREE LITTLE PIGS is a charming, “very curly musical tail” that brings new life to the classic story with catchy songs, clever rhymes, and heaps of humour. But it’s not all just fun and games—this version of the beloved tale has something smart to say about home, family, and the power of perseverance.
When Mama Pig decides it’s time for her three little ones Bar, Bee and Q to leave their messy pigpen behind and build new homes, the adventure begins. Armed with hay, sticks and bricks, they must work together to outsmart the big bad wolf and navigate the big, bad world. With plenty of laughs and thrills, they discover that success comes from hard work and sticking together.
THE THREE LITTLE PIGS THE MUSICAL is a wonderful way to introduce young ones to the joys of live theatre while teaching them valuable lessons about determination and team work.
It's the 50th episode of Curve In Conversation!
Thank you to all our listeners who have continued to join us behind-the-scenes at Curve and the fantastic productions that grace our stages!
In this month’s episode, we explore the colourful world of brand-new musical INDIGO. Our host Martin Ballard is joined by Katie Cailean who takes on the role of Emma, and The Bill’s Lisa Maxwell who plays her grandmother Elaine.
We also speak to Strictly Come Dancing’s Janette Manrara as she enters the Razzle Dazzle of CHICAGO, and hear about preparations for upcoming Made At Curve shows WHO'S AFRAID OF VIRGINIA WOOLF? and THE SOUND OF MUSIC.
Hear all this and more in this landmark episode of Curve in Conversation!
Hear from the hit-songwriting duo behind MURIEL'S WEDDING THE MUSICAL
We're starting the new year with a special bonus episode of our Curve in Conversation podcast!
Listen now to hear how hit-songwriting duo Kate Miller-Heidke and Keir Nuttall composed brand-new music for MURIEL’S WEDDING THE MUSICAL.
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!
New episode of Curve In Conversation!
To celebrate the opening of our loverly Christmas production MY FAIR LADY, our host Martin Ballard recently made a visit behind-the-scenes of rehearsals for this classic musical comedy.
Hear from cast members David Seadon-Young, Minal Patel, Cathy Tyson, Andy Barke, Sarah Moyle and Steve Furst, as they bring you with them on their trip to 20th Century London.
Hear all this and more by clicking below!
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.
100 Black Women Who Have Made a Mark is now open at Curve
We are honoured to be hosting Serendipity‘ inspiring exhibition 100 BLACK WOMEN WHO HAVE MADE A MARK on our Mezzanine from Tue 11 Feb – Sat 31 May.
Click below to find out more.
CQ Earlies
On the second Saturday of each month, we host CQ Earlies – fun, free, and creative sessions for children and families.
This month, let’s get our vocal chords going with an introduction to voice with Mary Bonam. Join Mary to discover your inner voice, how to use it to create characters and also make beautiful music with it.
The workshop will culminate in creating a group vocal orchestra!
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.
