Bank of Dave
Public - The Musical
The Silence of the Lambs
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
What Would You Like to See?
World Tour of Andrew Lloyd-Webber's STARLIGHT EXPRESS to open at Curve
Get your skates on! Andrew Lloyd Webber’s STARLIGHT EXPRESS world tour will open at Curve next Spring!
Running here in Leicester in May 2027, tickets will be on sale from 12 noon on the following dates:-
– Made at Curve Circle, Champions and Patrons – Tue 19 May
– Friends – Wed 20 May
– Loyalty Pass holders, Groups and Access Register Customers – Thu 21 May
– General – Tue 26 May
Book first and for less with a Curve Loyalty Pass – click ‘Find out more’ below for details.
Our Made at Curve musical BANK OF DAVE opens on Wednesday!
Our latest Made at Curve musical BANK OF DAVE is “a proper crowd-pleasing night at the theatre theatre” (Manchester Theatres), and it opens here in Leicester on Wednesday!
This feel-good show tells the true(ish!) story of Dave Fishwick, the minibus salesman turned local hero and his quest for fairer finance for his community in Burnley.
Initial casting announced for THE CURIOUS INCIDENT OF THE DOG IN THE NIGHT-TIME
It was announced this week that Joe McFadden (2:22 A GHOST STORY) and Charlie Brooks (EASTENDERS) will play Ed and Judy, Chris’ parents, in the upcoming tour of THE CURIOUS INCIDENT OF THE DOG IN THE NIGHT-TIME!
The internationally celebrated novel that captivated 10 million readers returns to Curve in this brand-new staging from Tue 20 – Sat 24 Oct. Book now for the century’s most popular murder mystery!
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory The Musical just announced for Christmas 2026!
We’re delighted to announce Roald Dahl’s magical and much-loved story of CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY will be spectacularly brought to life this Christmas in our thrilling new Made at Curve production.
Directed by Curve Artistic Director Nikolai Foster (KINKY BOOTS, LEGALLY BLONDE, THE SOUND OF MUSIC) and featuring songs including ‘The Candy Man’, ‘The Oompa Loompa Song’ and of course, the unforgettable ‘Pure Imagination’, this timeless classic is a dazzling mix of theatrical magic and sweet nostalgia for all the family, creating memories lasting longer than an Everlasting Gobstopper.
Tickets are on sale now!
John Partridge to play Dr Hannibal Lecter in world stage play premiere of THE SILENCE OF THE LAMBS
We are delighted to announce first casting for the upcoming UK and Ireland tour of SILENCE OF THE LAMBS, ahead of the global cultural phenomenon’s world premiere play debut. John Partridge will don the iconic mask as the refined and sadistic Dr Hannibal Lecter.
The electrifying production opens at Curve on Saturday 1 August 2026.
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WAITRESS CASTING REVEALED
We’re thrilled to reveal that Carrie Hope Fletcher will be extending her run in the UK tour of WAITRESS and will play the leading role of Jenna at Curve this Summer.
Carrie will be joined by Sandra Marvin as Becky, Evelyn Hoskins as Dawn and Les Dennis as Joe.
Book now and get your tickets to this “joyously life-affirming celebration of love and friendship” (EXPRESS).
The diner’s opening at Curve from Mon 20 – Sat 25 Jul
The Bodyguard
The international, award-winning smash-hit musical THE BODYGUARD is back! Starring international leading actor Sidonie Smith* (SISTER ACT, CHICAGO, JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR) as Rachel Marron, Olivier Award nominated Adam Garcia (CHITTY CHITTY BANG BANG, WICKED, COYOTE UGLY) and Matt Milburn (CORONATION STREET, HOLLYOAKS) as Sy Spector.
Former Secret Service agent turned bodyguard, Frank Farmer, is hired to protect superstar Rachel Marron from an unknown stalker. Each expects to be in charge – what they don’t expect is to fall in love.
Kainé: Oh Happy Days
Come along and see children from school and community settings across Leicester and Leicestershire perform inspiring and uplifting songs.
This joyful showcase curated by Curve associates, Kainé will be full of energy as it celebrates diverse young voices, warms the heart and lifts the spirit. Support the engagement of children in positive activities by getting your ticket and joining us.
BANK OF DAVE
Dave Fishwick is a big-hearted, straight-talking minibus salesman from Burnley, who’s had enough of watching local people and small businesses be let down by the banks. So, he does the unthinkable – he starts one himself!
From Sunday Times bestseller to Netflix’s #1 UK film, BANK OF DAVE: THE MUSICAL is the inspiring, feel-good story of one man’s fight to take on the banking bigwigs and secure a fairer deal for working-class folks. Directed by Nikolai Foster (KINKY BOOTS, LEGALLY BLONDE) and starring Sam Lupton (ONLY FOOLS AND HORSES) as Dave.
Showstopper! The Improvised Musical
With fifteen years as an Edinburgh Fringe must-see phenomenon, a BBC Radio 4 series, a critically acclaimed West End run and an Olivier Award to their name, The Showstoppers have delighted audiences across the globe with their ingenious blend of comedy, musical theatre and spontaneity.
A brand new musical comedy is created from scratch at each performance of this award-winning show as audience suggestions are transformed on the spot into all-singing, all dancing productions with hilarious results.
Spark Festival 2026: Les-tah to the Front
An interactive, inclusive live band experience designed for all 0 – 7 year olds and their families.
Whilst on their tour across the universe, the aliens of The Boogie Woogie Space Junk Band crash-land in Leicester! They’re keen to discover where they are and to find their trusty supersonic space pig, Brian.
Only the kids have the energy, uniqueness and magic to propel the Space Junk Band’s debut electro-punk album into the stratosphere!
Public - The Musical
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.
Meet people-pleaser Laura (Cole Dennis) on the way to their wedding, Andrew (Matt Corner), a Lycra-clad city banker on his cycle ride home, Zo (Grace Towning) an ultra-woke activist, armed with causes and critiques and Finley (Ivano Turco), 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.
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+
The Spark Festival Community Day
Join us at Curve for the penultimate day of this year’s Spark Festival!
Enjoy our free Community Day, where you can drop-in throughout the day to explore sound and music, or help to build a giant Cardboard City! You can also book a ticket for the interactive and inclusive live band experience LES-TAH TO THE FRONT, celebrating our magnificent home town.
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.
