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.
*Please note all orders are subject to a non-refundable £2.00 booking fee. Free events are excluded.
Credits & Acknowledgments
Written and Performed by Alexis Gregory
Directed by Rikki Beadle-Blair MBE
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Producers ROYO, Future Artists Entertainment, Curve and Lowry are delighted to announce initial casting for the world premiere of BANK OF DAVE THE MUSICAL which will open in May 2026 at Lowry and Curve respectively.
The musical will have a book and lyrics by Rob Madge (MY SON’S A QUEER (BUT WHAT CAN YOU DO?), CABARET), music and lyrics by Pippa Cleary (THE GREAT BRITISH BAKE OFF MUSICAL, THE SECRET DIARY OF ADRIAN MOLE AGED 13¾) and will be directed by Curve Artistic Director Nikolai Foster (KINKY BOOTS, A CHORUS LINE).
Hayley Tamaddon (Del Dingle in EMMERDALE, Andrea Beckett in CORONATION STREET, Miss Hedge in EVERYBODY’S TALKING ABOUT JAMIE, Apollo Theatre and UK & Ireland tour) will play Nicky; Lucca Chadwick-Patel (MEAN GIRLS, Savoy Theatre, MY BEAUTIFUL LAUNDRETTE, Curve and National Tour & MAMMA MIA!, Novello Theatre) will play Hugh; Claire Moore (Scrooge in A CHRISTMAS CAROL THE MUSICAL, Hope Mill Theatre at Lowry, Original Ellen in MISS SAIGON, Theatre Royal Drury Lane, THE GIRLS, Leeds Grand, Lowry & Phoenix Theatre West End – Olivier Award nomination, Babs in THE GREAT BRITISH BAKE OFF, THE MUSICAL, Noel Coward Theatre) will play Maureen and Lauryn Redding (COVEN, Kiln Theatre, STANDING AT THE SKY’S EDGE, Gillian Lynne Theatre, West End) will play Alex.
Further casting and the role of Dave will be announced in due course.
BANK OF DAVE THE MUSICAL is based on the Sunday Times best-selling book, BAFTA Award-winning documentary and global-hit Netflix film of the same name with a screenplay by Piers Ashworth.
“If there’s one thing we can all agree on, it’s this: everybody hates bankers.”
BANK OF DAVE THE MUSICAL is a home-grown, brand-new British musical – bursting with northern grit, laugh-out-loud humour and what Dave himself calls “the best songs in any musical ever.”
This feel-good show tells the true-ish story of Dave Fishwick: Burnley born and bred, and no ordinary man. A self-made millionaire, Dave spent years helping local people and small businesses when hard-nosed banks turned them away. Frustrated by the system, he has an idea…set up his own bank and put the profits straight back into his community.
With posh but principled lawyer Hugh at his side, Dave swaps Burnley for London to take on the banking bigwigs and fight for a fairer deal. But will the fat cats of the City make way for Dave’s dreams?
From Sunday Times bestseller to Netflix’s #1 UK film, Dave’s inspiring underdog story now bursts onto the stage as a laugh-out-loud British musical packed with heart, humour and cracking new music.
‘The humour of The Full Monty with the spirit of Billy Elliot, but with a few more ba*tard bankers, and an unlikely hero from Burnley!’ – Dave Fishwick
BANK OF DAVE THE MUSICAL is produced by ROYO, Future Artists Entertainment, Curve and Lowry. Katie Lander is the consultant for Finestripe Productions.
BANK OF DAVE THE MUSICAL runs at Curve Wednesday 20 to Saturday 30 May. To find out more and book tickets, visit www.curveonline.co.uk, call 0116 242 3595 or visit Curve’s Box Office in-person.