LEGALLY BLONDE
INSIDE AMERICAN PIE
KISS OF THE SPIDER WOMAN
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What Would You Like to See?
Snaps for Curve in Conversation - the latest episode is out now!
Listen to January’s episode of Curve in Conversation to hear all about rehearsals for LEGALLY BLONDE with members of our incredible cast.
Follow the link to listen and subscribe now.
Claire Sweeney is Miss Hannigan!
The smash-hit production of ANNIE returns with a new UK and Ireland tour, starring Claire Sweeney as the tyrannical Miss Hannigan.
Set in 1930s New York, brave young Annie is forced to live a life of misery at Miss Hannigan’s orphanage. Her luck soon changes when she’s chosen to spend a fairy tale Christmas with famous billionaire, Oliver Warbucks. Meanwhile, spiteful Miss Hannigan has other ideas and hatches a plan to spoil Annie’s search for her true family…
With its Tony® award-winning book and score, including the unforgettable songs It’s The Hard-Knock Life, Easy Street, I Don’t Need Anything But You and Tomorrow, you can bet your bottom dollar that you’ll love it!
Tickets go on general sale next Tue 3 Feb at 12noon.
Brand New Artwork for Sylvia!
Check out the brand new artwork for SYLVIA, featuring powerhouse talents Beverley Knight and Sharon Rose!
This Made at Curve co-production tells the Suffragette story as you’ve never seen it before – it’s a revolution you can dance to, a story that roars and shakes the rafters. Renowned choreographer and storyteller Kate Prince (ZOONATION) will once again deliver her Olivier-nominated vision in a theatrical treat that audiences can’t get enough of, with an electrifying score by Josh Cohen and DJ Walde.
This electrifying production comes to Curve this autumn – don’t miss it…
Curve and the Randal Foundation launch ambitious new programme to support young people's mental health and wellbeing
Curve and the Randal Foundation have officially launched Shine – a groundbreaking three year programme which aims to support positive mental health and wellbeing amongst young people using drama-based activities.
The programme is delivered by teachers, drama practitioners, therapists at Sunrise Wellbeing and its impact will be evaluated by researchers at De Montfort University.
Shine is supported by Patrons Stephen Graham and Hannah Walters, actors and founders of Matriarch Productions.
Ralf Little is THE SPY WHO CAME IN FROM THE COLD!
Ralf Little (THE ROYLE FAMILY, DEATH IN PARADISE) will star in THE SPY WHO CAME IN FROM THE COLD, coming to Curve for one week only!
For the first time ever, a novel by the undisputed master of the modern spy genre John le Carré (THE NIGHT MANAGER) is brought to life in a thrilling stage adaptation direct from the West End.
Book your tickets below…
LEGALLY BLONDE rehearsal images are here!
What You Want… is a sneak peek into the rehearsal room!
Take a first look at our brand new Made at Curve production of LEGALLY BLONDE – check out our wonderful cast in action.
We can’t wait to welcome audiences to Harvard Law very soon – this must-see show has very limited tickets across the run at Curve, so bend and snap them up before they’re gone!
📷: Marc Brenner
MURDER SHE DIDN'T WRITE
Don your deerstalker, grab your magnifying glass and get your ‘finger of suspicion’ at the ready because Edinburgh Fringe favourites, Degrees of Error, are bringing back their multiple sell-out show for your sleuthing pleasure.
They’ll create a classic murder mystery on-the-spot in this ingenious improvised comedy. You, the audience, become the author as the cast act out your very own Agatha Christie-inspired masterpiece live on stage.
At each show this extraordinarily talented company use audience suggestions to create a unique, original and extremely comical murder mystery just for you. All you have to do… is solve it!
But will you guess whodunnit before the killer is revealed?
LEGALLY BLONDE
“Whoever said orange is the new pink was seriously disturbed”
The iconic international West End and Broadway smash hit musical comedy LEGALLY BLONDE THE MUSICAL is back in fashion in a huge new Made at Curve production.
This must-see show of the season follows hot on the heels of the spectacular success of Director Nikolai Foster‘s KINKY BOOTS, so, bend and snap up your tickets today.
Shakespeare Schools Festival
Coram Shakespeare Schools Foundation is proud to present the world’s largest youth drama festival.
Join us this March for an exhilarating evening of live theatre, featuring a series of unique abridged Shakespeare productions by local schools.
See Shakespeare’s timeless stories brought to life like never before, and support young people from your community as they take to the stage.
DEAR ZOO
DEAR ZOO, the timeless children’s classic book, returns to the stage!
See our characters write to the Zoo. Who will be delivered? A cheeky monkey, a jumpy frog and of course a perfect puppy.
Help your children learn as the book leaps onto the stage and share a magical experience as the story unfolds with child-engaging puppets, music and lots of audience interaction.
Join us to see what the zoo has sent: the perfect pet – in the end!
Legally Blonde Theatre Day
Step behind-the-scenes into the making of the brilliant production of LEGALLY BLONDE at our THEATRE DAY.
Through fantastic demonstrations and discussions with team members, gain exclusive insights into the rehearsal and technical process of the production. Discover how the actors, creatives and production team came together to create this show.
A Q&A with members of the company will bring the day to a close.
Leicester Comedy Festival: Bridging the Gap
The second year of our new scheme which aims to make Leicester Comedy Festival more inclusive for comedians and audiences. We’ve selected 6 incredible comedians, and you can get a sample of their own shows – all part of the festival in various venues and dates.
Hosted by Eshaan Akbar, come and have a laugh with Alice India, Salma Lyons, Lawrence Dodd, Kate Hammer, Verity Sharpe and Maxine Wade.
All profit will be put forward next year’s scheme.
Age guidance: 16+
Running time: 2 hours (including 20 minute interval)
Show warnings: May contain strong language
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!
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.
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.
