Captioned Performances

At Captioned performances, the actors’ spoken words are converted into visible text via two display screens on stage, one on each side. The text scrolls at the same speed as the dialogue, making it easy to follow with the action on stage. This type of captioning is known as open captioning, and our Box Office team can advise on the best seats for viewing the captions.

We also offer closed captioning via The Difference Engine on selected shows. At these performances, the captions are presented on each individual’s personal smart device, usually a mobile phone or tablet, via The Difference Engine app. Please see the section at the bottom of this page for more information about the system, and how to connect.

Access performances at Curve are kindly sponsored by Voco Leicester and David Wilson Homes.

Curve is a Stagetext Spotlight Venue

In October 2022, Stagetext asked the public to nominate a venue they love for great access for deaf, deafened and hard of hearing audiences. Following the nomination period, we’re delighted to have been chosen as their very first Spotlight Venue.

“The theatre is just the right size, and the captions were the correct height for me to see and read. – I really, really enjoyed MAMMA MIA! when I went – the captioning was brilliant, and my seat was fantastic to read them. Thank you for making it accessible as I wouldn’t be able to enjoy theatre otherwise.” Audience Member who nominated Curve

Upcoming Open Captioned Performances

Ghost The Musical

Thu 10 Oct 2024, 7.30pm

Captioner: Stagetext – Kathryn McAuley

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Run, Rebel

Sat 12 Oct, 2pm

Captioner: Stagetext – Kathryn McAuley

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Murder on the Orient Express

Thu 17 Oct 2024, 7.30pm

Captioner: Stagetext – Sarah Easton

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Chitty Chitty Bang Bang

Thu 7 Nov 2024, 7pm

Captioner: Stagetext

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SuperYou

Sat 9 Nov 2024, 2.30pm

Captioner: Theatre Captioner Network – Stevie Burrows

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My Fair Lady

Sat 14 Dec 2024, 2.15pm
Thu 19 Dec 2024, 7.30pm

Captioner: Theatre Captioner Network – Stevie Burrows

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Pirates Love Underpants

Sat 21 Dec 2024, 10.30am and 1.30pm
Sat 28 Dec 2024, 10.30am and 1.30pm

Captioner: Theatre Captioner Network – Jenny Skene

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Kinky Boots

Sat 25 Jan 2025, 2.30pm

Captioner: Theatre Captioner Network – Stevie Burrows

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The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe

Fri 7 Feb 2025, 7.15pm

Captioner: Stagetext

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& Juliet

Thu 20 Feb 2025, 7.30pm

Captioner: Stagetext

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Animal Farm

Sat 1 Mar 2025, 2.30pm

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TINA - The Tina Turner Musical

Wed 19 March 2025, 7.30pm

This performance will also be British Sign Language (BSL) Interpreted. You can find out more here.

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Muriel's Wedding

Thu 8 May 2025, 7.30pm

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The Girl on the Train

Sat 24 May 2025, 2.15pm

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Six

Thu 29 May 2025, 8pm

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Ghost Stories

Thu 5 Jun 2025, 7.30pm

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Bat Out Of Hell

Wed 11 Jun 2025, 7.30pm

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Chicago

Thu 19 Jun 2025, 7.30pm

Captioner: Stagetext

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Calamity Jane

Sat 12 Jul 2025, 2.15pm

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Pig Heart Boy

Sat 14 Jun 2025, 2pm

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Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat

Thu 3 Jul 2025, 7.30pm

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Closed Captioning by The Difference Engine

We work with Talking Birds Theatre Company to bring The Difference Engine to Curve, enabling us to offer Closed Captioning on selected performances throughout the year.

The Difference Engine is an innovative tool that enables audience members to receive captions on their own mobile devices – such as smartphones and tablets – via a free app available to download on both the App Store (for iOS 7.1 and above) and Google Play Store.

For more details about The Difference Engine, including tips for downloading and using the app, please click here.

Upcoming performances that are available with Closed Captioning will be listed below as they are confirmed.

 

COMPANION TICKETS

Audience members who would benefit from the support of a friend, relative or carer during their visit may be eligible for a free Companion ticket with each standard ticket booked for a performance.

To access the concession, we recommend joining our Access Register Scheme so that you don’t need to resubmit evidence each time you book. For more details about the register, please see our Access page.

 

Header Image: A caption unit on stage for The Smeds and The Smoos (2021). A Tall Stories production in association with Curve. Photo by Nicola Allen.