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
Book a Ticket
We are delighted to announce that Mass Movement 2026 will be taking place on Sunday 22nd March, and applications to take part are now open.
Mass Movement is a free dance platform for youth dance in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland. We are looking for a maximum of 12 youth dance groups of any styles with performers aged 11 to 19. The performance will take place in Curve’s Studio on Sunday 22nd March 2026 with performance slots being up to 7 minutes in duration.
Groups will be expected to be available for the whole day to do their technical rehearsals and a dress rehearsal. We are also planning to offer masterclasses for groups to take part in throughout the day.
If you have multiple groups you would like to apply for, please fill out the form more than once for each group.
Deadline for applications: Thursday 29 January, 5pm
If you have any access requirements or questions about Mass Movement 2026, please feel free to email massmovement@curvetheatre.co.uk