Curve in Conversation | Jake Sharp, Jemima Levick and Julia Thomas

Fri 27 May 2022

As May 2022 draws to a close, Curve audiences can look forward to the arrival of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s smash-hit West End and Broadway musical, School Of Rock. In the latest episode of Curve in Conversation, host Martin Ballard speaks to Jake Sharp, who plays substitute music teacher and wannabe rock star Dewey Finn in the production.

Catch Jake and the band at Curve from 30 May to 4 June. Find out more here – https://www.curveonline.co.uk/whats-on/shows/school-of-rock/

Also featured in this month’s episode is Maggie May Director Jemima Levick, who discusses her career and approach to Frances Poet’s moving and hopeful new play about an ordinary family learning to live with Dementia. A Curve, Leeds Playhouse and Queen’s Theatre Hornchurch co-production, all performances of Maggie May are Dementia Friendly and the drama will visit Leicester from 7 to 11 June. Find out more and book now – https://www.curveonline.co.uk/whats-on/shows/maggie-may-2/

Finally, Martin speaks to Curve’s recently appointed Artist Development and New Work Producer, Julia Thomas, about her exciting plans for her role. Find out more about artist development at Curve and how to join Curve’s free artist network, Curve Connect, here – https://www.curveonline.co.uk/artists/

Released on the final Thursday of every month and hosted by former BBC Radio Leicester presenter Martin Ballard, the podcast from Leicester’s Curve theatre gives listeners insights into the work that takes place both on and off its stages.

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