Honk!
Synopsis
Following last summer’s hit production of The Dreaming, Curve Young Company proudly presents Honk!
Based on Hans Christian Andersen’s The Ugly Duckling, Honk! tells the story of an odd looking baby duck, and his quest to find his mother after being seduced away by a wily cat who wants to eat him for dinner.
Along his way, he encounters a beautiful swan tangled in a fishing line and the two birds fall in love. However, the course of true love is never simple…
Brimming with memorable songs, this heart-warming musical is one not to be missed this summer.
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Credits & Acknowledgments
Music by GEORGE STILES
Book and lyrics by ANTHONY DREWE
Based on HANS CHRISTIAN ANDERSEN’s The Ugly Duckling
Directed by TIM FORD
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PUBLIC – THE MUSICAL, a standout hit from Edinburgh’s 2023 Fringe Festival will have a new life at Leicester’s Curve, running in the Studio Theatre from Saturday 30 May to Saturday 13 June 2026.
The story of four strangers trapped inside a public toilet, PUBLIC – THE MUSICAL is created by the collective Stroud and Notes. Writers are Hannah Sands (they/them) – who also directs, Kyla Stroud (they/them) – who has also composed the music and Natalie Stroud (she/her) – who also choreographs the production, with Olivia Zacharia (she/her) as Musical Supervisor and Orchestrator. Casting will be announced in due course.
PUBLIC – THE MUSICAL was first performed at the VAULT Festival 2023, where it received the VAULT Festival Origins Award. The production then went on to play a sell-out run at the Edinburgh Fringe that summer, picking up The Charlie Hartill Award and the musical was also listed as Playbill’s ‘Pick of the Fringe’.
Speaking about bringing the production to Leicester’s Curve theatre next spring, writer and composer Kyla Stroud said:
“From songs written in a bedroom during the pandemic, to debuting a bloomin’ musical at Curve… I’m beyond incredibly proud of this little show and the journey it’s been on already. As a team, we’re so excited to bring our pop-rock celebration of compassion and understanding to the Leicester stage!’’
Four strangers. A gender-neutral public toilet. No way out. The scene is set for an unmissable new musical packed with emotion, comedy and joy.
Meet people-pleaser Laura on the way to their wedding, Andrew, a Lycra-clad city banker on his cycle ride home, Zo an ultra-woke activist, armed with causes and critiques and Finley, an anxious, sweat-soaked stress case.
Trapped together, tensions high – nothing stays private for long as personalities clash and the group’s differing views are laid bare.
PUBLIC – The Musical is a bold, laugh-out-loud new musical that explores human connection with sharp comedy, authentic characters, and an electrifying pop-rock score.
PUBLIC -THE MUSICAL is presented by Roast Productions in association with Curve and created by Stroud and Notes.
PUBLIC – THE MUSICAL runs at Curve 30 May to 13 June 2026. Tickets will be on sale to Made at Curve Circle, Patrons and Champions from Tuesday 25 November, Curve Friends from Wednesday 26 November, Curve Loyalty Pass, Groups and Access Register Customers from Thursday 27 November, and on general sale from Tuesday 2 December, all from 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.