Riot Act
Synopsis
Riot Act is a solo verbatim show, created entirely, word for word, out of interviews with three key-players in the history of the LGBTQ+ rights movement; Michael Anthony Nozzi; a survivor of the Stonewall Riots, Lavina Co-op; an alternative ‘70s drag artist, and Paul Burston; ‘90s London AIDS activist.
Following several UK tours and a special West End performance, this critically acclaimed audience favourite is a breathtaking, rip-roaring, white-knuckle ride through six decades of queer history, taking the audience right up to the present day.
Provocative, tender, truthful, funny, political and personal, these are stories of queerness, sexuality, activism, addiction, family, childhood, love, sex, drag, community, togetherness, conflict, identity, youth, ageing, loss, fierce queens and a Hollywood diva.
Riot Act is a celebration of queer activism across the decades, pulling no punches, hilarious and inspiring. It’s a riot!
Running Time: 75 minutes (no interval)
Age Guidance: 15+ – occasional strong language and sexual references
Tickets
£16 – £10
DISCOUNTS*
£2 off 16 – 26 yrs (with a free 16-26 Membership) and Curve Connect
15% off for Members
*Discounts are subject to availability and may be removed at any time. Only valid on certain performances - terms and conditions apply.
Credits & Acknowledgments
Written and Performed by Alexis Gregory
Directed by Rikki Beadle-Blair MBE
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A new production of LEGALLY BLONDE THE MUSICAL, co-produced by Curve and ROYO, will tour across the UK and Ireland in 2026.
Opening at Leicester’s Curve theatre Saturday 7 to Saturday 21 February, the musical will be directed by Curve’s Artistic Director Nikolai Foster and comes hot on the heels of the sell-out tour of KINKY BOOTS, also directed by Foster and co-produced by Curve and ROYO.
Based on the novel LEGALLY BLONDE by Amanda Browning and the iconic 2001 film of the same name starring Reese Witherspoon and Jennifer Coolidge, the multi-award winning LEGALLY BLONDE THE MUSICAL features a book by Heather Hach and original music and lyrics by Laurence O’Keefe and Nell Benjamin.
Following its run in Leicester, LEGALLY BLONDE THE MUSICAL will embark on a UK and Ireland tour to the Mayflower Theatre in Southampton 23 to 28 February, Sheffield’s Lyceum 2 to 7 March, Milton Keynes Theatre 9 to 14 March, Cliffs Pavillion in Southend 16 to 21 March, The Marlowe in Canterbury 23 to 28 March, Birmingham Alexandra 30 March to 4 April, Glasgow’s King’s Theatre 6 to 11 April, Liverpool Empire 13 to 18 April, The Grand Opera House in York 20 to 25 April, Hall for Cornwall in Truro 4 to 9 May, Newcastle Theatre Royal 11 to 16 May, Nottingham Theatre Royal 18 to 23 May, Oxford New Theatre 25 to 30 May, Plymouth Theatre Royal 1 to 6 June, Leeds Grands Theatre 8 to 13 June, the Wales Millenium Centre in Cardiff 15 to 20 June, His Majesty’s Theatre in Aberdeen 22 to 27 June, Bristol Hippodrome 29 June to 4 July, Dublin’s Bord Gais Energy Theatre 6 to 18 July, Belfast Grand Opera House 20 to 25 July, Norwich Theatre Royal 21 to 26 September, Edinburgh Playhouse 28 September to 3 October, Aylesbury Waterside 5 to 10 October, Wolverhampton Grand Theatre 12 to 17 October, Wimbledon New Theatre 19 to 24 October, Hull New Theatre 26 to 31 October, Manchester Opera House 2 to 14 November, Stoke’s Regent Theatre 16 to 21 November, New Victoria Theatre in Woking 23 to 28 November, Sunderland Empire 30 November to 5 December and Brighton Theatre Royal from 14 December to 2 January 2027. Full listings information can be found below.
Curve’s Chief Executive Chris Stafford and Artistic Director Nikolai Foster said:
“LEGALLY BLONDE is firmly established in the musical theatre repertoire as a contemporary classic and it’s a pleasure to be reunited with “Little Miss Woods – comma – Elle” in the 2020s. Laurence O’Keefe, Nell Benjamin and Heather Hach’s electrifying musical about empowerment, equality and the folly of judging a book by its cover remains pitch perfect and as relevant as ever. We have assembled a “mad props” creative team and together we are looking forward to creating a fresh, fun and sunny SoCal production of this great musical. And following the incredible success of KINKY BOOTS, it’s a thrill to collaborate again with our friends at ROYO. We can’t wait to share the show with audiences across the UK and Europe after Elle takes over Curve early 2026.”
Casting and creatives will be announced in due course.
“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 with a huge new production.
This ultimate feel-good rom-com, based on the award-winning film starring Reese Witherspoon, follows Elle Woods on her transformation from It girl fashionista to legal ace at Harvard Law School, all in the name of love.
Elle must prove she is more than blonde ambition, swap the changing rooms for the courtroom and learn that ‘being true to yourself never goes out of style.’
So, bend and snap up your tickets today for this must-see show of the season.
LEGALLY BLONDE THE MUSICAL will run at Curve 7 to 21 February 2026. Tickets will be on-sale to Made at Curve Circle, Patrons and Friends on Wednesday 14 May, to Curve Supporters Thursday 15 May, to Curve Members, Groups and Access Register customers Friday 16 May and on general sale on Tuesday 20 May, all at 12 noon. To find out more and book, visit www.curveonline.co.uk, call 0116 242 3595 or visit Curve’s Box Office in-person.