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Welcome to another season of smashing shows here at Curve.
After kicking off the year with our Made at Curve coproductions of KINKY BOOTS and MURIEL’S WEDDING, we're already preparing for our next chapter of homegrown shows. Our terrific Associate Director Cara Nolan returns with a thrilling new production of Edward Albee’s magnificent magnum opus WHO’S AFRAID OF VIRGINIA WOOLF? this Autumn in the Studio Theatre. This is a rare opportunity to experience Albee’s explosive masterpiece and we’re delighted to be welcoming the extraordinary Cathy Tyson (MY BEAUTIFUL LAUNDRETTE, MY FAIR LADY most recently at Curve, alongside an impressive slate of screen credits) back to Curve as Martha. Cara and our casting director Ginny Schiller are busy bringing together a terrific cast to join Cathy and we look forward to seeing you for an evening of fun and games!
Before WOOLF, our Autumn shows launch with the return of Frantic Assembly, celebrating their 30th anniversary with a brand-new play LOST ATOMS. Telling the story of extraordinary, transformative love, this hilarious and devastating production has been created by SUCCESSION and KILLING EVE writer Anna Jordan, with Frantic’s trademark movement language created by Artistic Director and company co-founder, Scott Graham. With such an impressive production team, we are looking forward to this Curve co-production immensely.
At Christmas, our stage will be alive with THE SOUND OF MUSIC as we all come together to share this epic new production of this incredible Rodgers and Hammerstein musical. Following virtuosic performances last Christmas in MY FAIR LADY, we are thrilled Molly Lynch and David Seadon-Young are returning this festive season to lead the company as Maria and Captain von Trapp. David and Molly lead an exceptional cast and production team, promising more theatrical magic at Curve this Christmas.
Before we hit these shows – and let’s not wish away the glorious sunny days – we hope you'll join us this Summer for the UK premiere of INDIGO, a bold new musical exploring experiences of those living with Alzheimer’s, autism and synaesthesia. With music and lyrics by multi award-winning Composer and Lyricist Scott Evan Davis and book by Kait Kerrigan (THE GREAT GATSBY, West End). The company is led by Lisa Maxwell (familiar to audiences from her years on THE BILL and a hugely impressive and eclectic stage career), Olivier Award-winner Rebecca Trehearn, alongside Katie Cailean, who makes her debut in INDIGO. This is a beautiful original musical, which we are proud to nurture and develop here at Curve. Over the past few years, we have been proud to support a number of new
musicals here at Curve including RIDE, THE BOOK THIEF, CAKE, TOKYO ROSE and SUPERYOU, in addition to developing our own slate of new shows.
THE ADDAMS FAMILY haunts the Theatre over the Summer, promising kookiness and macabre humour by the handful! Last seen here in our Made at Curve productions of SISTER ACT, Alexandra Burke is back as the iconic matriarch Morticia, with legend Lesley Joseph as Grandma and the inspirational Clive Rowe as Uncle Fester. They’re joined by a knock-out cast including Ricardo Afonso as Gomez, Dickon Gough as Lurch, East Midland’s Jacob Fowler as Lucas, Lauren Jones as Wednesday, Kara Lane as Alice, Nicholas McLean as Pugsley and Dale Rapley as Mal. Don't miss your chance to see this spook-tacular musical comedy!
Staying Stateside, Carrie Hope Fletcher, Vinnie Coyle and a phenomenally talented group of actor-musicians ride into town on a sensational stagecoach, bringing the spirit and anarchy of the Wild West to LE1 with CALAMITY JANE.
Alongside our Made at Curve productions, we have an eclectic selection of touring shows and events, which we hope you will enjoy, including: Leicester favourite Matthew Bourne and his incredible New Adventures dancers make a triumphant return to Curve in THE MIDNIGHT BELL; the classic tale of THE THREE LITTLE PIGS is reimagined in Stiles & Drewe’s fresh, familyfriendly production, and the story of tech geniuses Bill Gates and Steve Jobs is rebooted in new musical comedy, NERDS. Our friends at Inspirate will also be bringing a beautiful programme of contemporary South Asian arts and culture to the city, with performances and workshops taking place at Curve and across the city as part of AN INDIAN SUMMER
Our continued thanks to our principal funder Arts Council England and our incredible sponsors and supporters (if you’d like to learn more about our bespoke sponsorship packages and all the ways you can support Curve, please do drop us a line at give@curvetheatre.co.uk). If it wasn't for this crucial investment in Curve, as well as the unwavering support from you, we simply wouldn't be here today.
We hope you find something in these pages for you to enjoy here at Curve and look forward to welcoming you soon.
Chris Stafford Chief Executive
Nikolai Foster Artistic Director
TUE 24 –
SAT
28 JUN • THEATRE
GRITTY • ROMANTIC • MASTERFUL
Matthew Bourne’s New Adventures company return to Curve in 2025 with THE MIDNIGHT BELL
In 1930s London ordinary people emerge from cheap boarding houses nightly to pour out their passions, hopes and dreams in the pubs and fog-bound streets of Soho and Fitzrovia. Step inside The Midnight Bell, a tavern where one particular lonely-hearts club gather to play out their lovelorn affairs of the heart; bitter comedies of longing, frustration, betrayal and redemption.
Inspired by the great English novelist Patrick Hamilton (TWENTY THOUSAND STREETS UNDER THE SKY, HANGOVER SQUARE) who created some of the most authentic fiction of his era; stories borne out of years of social interactions with the working man and woman at his favourite location-the London Pub.
Hailed by The Observer as ‘the undisputed king of dance theatre’, master storyteller Matthew Bourne has created some of the most successful dance productions of the last thirty years including SWAN LAKE, CINDERELLA, THE RED SHOES, ROMEO AND JULIET and EDWARD SCISSORHANDS
Age guidance: 14+, contains scenes of a sexual nature, including sexual violence and mental distress, smoking on stage (e-cigarettes), haze and flickering lights (not strobe).
Running time: 1hr 50 (including a 20 minute interval)
“SILKY, SEXY. INTOXICATING” THE i
“A poignant portrait of love, lust and longing. Raise a glass to this dazzling dance” THE GUARDIAN
TIMES Tue-Sat 7.30pm, Thu & Sat 2.15pm
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TUE 1 – SAT 5 JUL • THEATRE
VIBRANT • JOYOUS • AWARD-WINNING
Starring X-FACTOR winner Joe McElderry as the roof-raising Pharaoh, the smash-hit London Palladium production of Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber’s JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT heads to Curve!
The multi award-winning show has been performed hundreds of thousands of times including multiple runs in the West End and on Broadway, international tours in over 80 countries worldwide and has become one of the world’s most beloved family musicals.
Featuring much loved pop and musical theatre classics, including Any Dream Will Do, Close Every Door, There’s One More Angel In Heaven and Go, Go, Go Joseph.
Age guidance: 4+ (Babes in Arms are not permitted for this production)
Running time: Approximately 1hr 57 (including a 20 minute interval)
Show warnings: Flashing lights and haze
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Tue-Sat 7.30pm Wed, Thu & Sat 2.15pm
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A beautiful mix of humour and soul, with songs that will make your heart soar.
Lisa Maxwell ELAINE
Rebecca Trehearn BEVERLY
Hugo Rolland TYLER
Katie Cailean EMMA
Tania Mathurin ALICIA
THU 26 JUN – SAT 19 JUL • STUDIO THEATRE
HEART-WARMING • FUNNY • INSPIRING
Elaine is starting to forget.
Beverly wishes she wouldn’t remember. Emma just wants her family back.
Nuno Queimado RICK
Inès Mazdon Delas UNDERSTUDY EMMA
PERFORMANCE TIMES
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When her mother is diagnosed with Alzheimer’s, Beverly and her husband Rick open their home to care for her. While adjusting to their new circumstances, Beverly’s daughter Emma – a non-speaking autistic teenager with synaesthesia – unexpectedly crashes back into her life. Her arrival forces Beverly and Rick to confront the past and learn whether they can become the family Emma so desperately needs.
INDIGO celebrates the bonds of women, family and the ultimate need for one another. Be part of an intimate insight into Emma’s world of colour as she opens her heart to the audience, even while she remains silent to the outside world.
Starring ITV LOOSE WOMEN’s Lisa Maxwell (THE BILL, EASTENDERS), Olivier award-winning Rebecca Trehearn (BECOMING NANCY, Andrew Lloyd Webber’s CINDERELLA), Katie Cailean (CASUALTY), Nuno Queimado (HAMILTON), Hugo Rolland (101 DALMATIANS), Tania Mathurin (THE BOOK OF MORMON, WICKED) and Inès Mazdon Delas INDIGO is created by a powerhouse team with book by Kait Kerrigan (THE GREAT GATSBY, THE TIME TRAVELLER’S WIFE, THE MAD ONES) and score by award-winning composer Scott Evan Davis, directed by Catie Davis (international director of BEETLEJUICE, MOULIN ROUGE) with musical direction and orchestrations by Brad Haak (THE LION KING, MISS SAIGON).
Age guidance: 12+
Running time: 1hr 30 (no interval)
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SING OUT, LOUISE! PRODUCTIONS IN ASSOCIATION WITH CURVE PRESENT
SUN 6 JUL
COMMUNITY • IMMERSIVE • STORYTELLING
Inspirate’s flagship festival, AN INDIAN SUMMER, is back this year, bringing a bold and unique programme of contemporary South Asian arts and culture to Leicester!
On Sun 6 Jul, the festival comes to Curve and the city centre for a full day of exciting events. The festival hub at Curve will offer something for everyone, including visual arts workshops, movement sessions, storytelling performances and pop up theatre.
A short walk away from Curve you’ll find our exciting outdoor arts performances in Jubilee Square, featuring circus, street theatre and live dance.
We close the day with the final event of this year’s festival, a beautiful and experimental performance by Vidya Patel on Curve’s mainstage, developed through her residency and collaboration with Philharmonia Orchestra
To find out more about the full festival programme, artist line up and venues visit www.indiansummer.org.uk
@aisfestival An Indian Summer
VIDYA PATEL
A BRIDE'S WOVEN PLEA
SUN 6 JUL • THEATRE
EMPOWERING • VISUAL • CULTURAL
Inspirate have partnered with the Philharmonia Orchestra and Vidya Patel to premiere this new work as the finale of AN INDIAN SUMMER 2025.
Dance artist and choreographer Vidya Patel, during her artist residency with the Philharmonia Orchestra, brings together collaborators; Shammi Pithia to create an original score, and spatial designer Shankho Chaudhuri for this new work A BRIDE'S WOVEN PLEA.
A BRIDE'S WOVEN PLEA through dance, live music and space unravels and reweaves the stories of women, plaited through time, migration, and memory. Taking inspiration from the act of plaiting, this work honours the resilience and complexity of women who carry their homes within them through migration, and through the untying and retying of their own identities to weave knowledge, ritual and tradition into the landscape of British culture as we see it today.
PERFORMANCE TIME 5.30pm
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THE WHIP CRACKIN’ MUSICAL CLASSIC
STARRING CARRIE HOPE FLETCHER
DirectOR NIKOLAI FOSTER
FEARLESS • FEISTY • FUN
TUE 8 – SAT 12 JUL • THEATRE
PERFORMANCE TIMES Tue-Sat 7.30pm Wed, Thu & Sat 2.15pm
Gosh almighty! The whip crackin’ musical comedy classic CALAMITY JANE is rollin’ on in to Leicester. Based on the much-loved movie, this ‘genuine crowd-pleaser of a show’ (The Stage) stars the multi-awardwinning West End actress and singer Carrie Hope Fletcher (CINDERELLA, LES MISÉRABLES).
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Meet the fearless, gun slingin’ Calamity Jane – biggest mouth in Dakota territory and always up for a fight. But when the men of Deadwood fall hard for Chicago stage star Adelaid Adams, Calamity struggles to keep her jealousy holstered. Her heart’s a thumpin’... but who for?
With the sure-fire classic songs, The Deadwood Stage (Whip-Crack-Away), The Black Hills of Dakota, Just Blew in from the Windy City, and the Oscarwinning Secret Love
The Watermill Theatre’s production of CALAMITY JANE, is directed by Nikolai Foster, co directed and choreographed by Nick Winston and features musical supervision by Olivier, Grammy and Tony Award winner Catherine Jayes
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The West End and Broadway Smash-Hit musical COMEDY The West End and Broadway Smash-Hit musical COMEDY
LESLEY JOSEPH as
GRANDMA
CLIVE ROWE as
UNCLE FESTER
RICARDO AFONSO as GOMEZ
TUE 15 JUL – SUN 10 AUG • THEATRE
HILARIOUS • DELIGHTFUL • SPECTACULAR
PERFORMANCE TIMES
Tue-Sat 7.15pm Thu, Sat & Sun 2pm
Following two hugely successful UK tours, and sold-out concerts at The London Palladium last year, everyone’s favourite kooky family are back on stage this summer in THE ADDAMS FAMILY, starring Alexandra Burke (THE X FACTOR, SISTER ACT, THE BODYGUARD) as Morticia, Lesley Joseph (BIRDS OF A FEATHER, YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN, SISTER ACT) as Grandma, Clive Rowe (THE PRINCE OF EGYPT, SISTER ACT, A CHRISTMAS CAROL) as Uncle Fester and Ricardo Afonso (JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR, THRILLER LIVE, WE WILL ROCK YOU) as Gomez. Wednesday Addams, the ultimate princess of darkness, is all grown up and has a shocking secret that only Gomez knows. She’s fallen in love with a sweet, young man from a respectable family. With his cherished Morticia in the dark will Gomez manage to keep his daughter’s secret until the two families meet for a fateful dinner with hilarious consequences?
Age guidance: 8+
Running time: Approximately 2hrs 30 (including a 20 minute interval)
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THU 24 – SAT 26 JUL
• STUDIO THEATRE
SMART • QUIRKY • HYSTERICAL
What do you get when you combine two tech geniuses? NERDS. This hilarious new comedy musical is coming to Leicester this July for a limited run. NERDS reboots the story of Bill Gates, the mastermind behind Microsoft, and Steve Jobs, the innovator of the smartphone, in a hilarious musical comedy diving into the deeper connection (and no, not just the Bluetooth kind) between two of the most iconic inventors of the digital age. Follow these two misfit geniuses as they battle, innovate, and rise from humble garage beginnings to global tech dominance.
From the producer of MY SON’S A QUEER (BUT WHAT CAN YOU DO?) and I WISH YOU WELL, NERDS turns the creation of personal computing into an unforgettable theatrical experience with sharp wit, showstopping numbers, and a story packed with heart. Whether you’re a tech aficionado or just in it for the laughs, this high-energy production will leave you inspired, entertained, and ready to embrace the inner nerd in all of us. Don’t miss out, byte your tickets now!
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Book and Lyrics
Jordan Allen-Dutton and Erik Weiner
Music Hal Goldberg
Director Nick Winston
Musical Director Chris Duffy
WED 30 – THU 31 JUL STUDIO THEATRE
CHEEKY • COLOURFUL • ENTERTAINING
From the award-winning writers of HONK! and MARY POPPINS (Broadway), THE THREE LITTLE PIGS is a charming, “very curly musical tail” that brings new life to the classic story with catchy songs, clever rhymes, and heaps of humour. But it’s not all just fun and games – this version of the beloved tale has something smart to say about home, family, and the power of perseverance.
THE THREE LITTLE PIGS THE MUSICAL is a wonderful way to introduce young ones to the joys of live theatre while teaching them valuable lessons about determination and team work.
Age guidance: 4+
Running time: 1hr
Show warnings: Slight flashing lights and haze
PERFORMANCE TIMES
Wed-Thu 10.30am & 1.30pm
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FRI 5 SEP • STUDIO THEATRE
INVENTIVE • LAUGH-OUT-LOUD • FUNNY
Get ready for a night of laughter and jaw-dropping entertainment with former AMERICA’S GOT TALENT winner PAUL ZERDIN: JAW DROP UK Comedy Tour.
The show brings to life a delightful cast of characters including Sam, the cocky teenager; Albert, the 96-year-old with a razor sharp wit; and the Baby, who hilariously believes the world revolves around him.
Age guidance: 14+
Running time: 1hr 45 (including a 20 minute interval)
PERFORMANCE TIME 7.45pm
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MON 22 SEP – SAT 4 OCT
STUDIO THEATRE
POETIC
• MYSTICAL • HAUNTING
LOST ATOMS tells the story of a relationship: an extraordinary, transformative love.
Or is that only in hindsight? Perhaps it was just typical? Or toxic? Or doomed from the start? One thing’s for sure: It changed their lives. Two people plunge deep into their shared pasts and propel themselves into multiple imagined futures.
At times hilarious, at times devastating, LOST ATOMS explores how memory impacts the way we look at love, and asks what makes a truly “successful” relationship?
Following sellout tours of OTHELLO and METAMORPHOSIS, Frantic Assembly returns with a brand-new play for its 30th Anniversary year, written by Anna Jordan (SUCCESSION, KILLING EVE, THE UNRETURNING, YEN).
“Frantic Assembly have been rewriting the rulebook for nearly three decades…”
The Times
“Few companies have done more to make British Theatre get up on its feet and move about”
The Telegraph
Age guidance: 14+
PERFORMANCE TIMES
Mon-Sat 7.30pm Wed 1 Oct, Thu & Sat 2.15pm
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THE MUSICAL THE MUSICAL
BOOK DENNIS KELLY
MUSIC & LYRICS TIM MINCHIN
CELEBRATING 15 YEARS
MON 6 – SAT 25 OCT • THEATRE
MAGICAL • INSPIRING • EXTRAORDINARY
MATILDA THE MUSICAL, the multi award-winning musical from the Royal Shakespeare Company, inspired by the beloved book by Roald Dahl, is heading back out on tour from October starting at Curve. With book by Dennis Kelly, and music and lyrics by Tim Minchin, MATILDA THE MUSICAL is the story of an extraordinary little girl who, armed with a vivid imagination and a sharp mind, dares to take a stand and change her own destiny.
Winner of over 100 international awards, including 24 for Best Musical, the 'unique and unforgettable' (Rolling Stone) global phenomenon, MATILDA THE MUSICAL has now delighted over 12 million audiences worldwide.
Running time: 2hrs 35 (including a 20 minute interval)
Age guidance: 6+ – children under the age of 4 will not be admitted into the theatre Show warnings: Flashing lights, lasers and loud sound effects. Latex balloons are popped onstage and stage haze (smoke) is used
Additional tickets will be released in the next few months up until opening – please check website for details.
PERFORMANCE TIMES
Mon-Sat 7.30pm Thu 9, 7pm & Sat 2.30pm
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WED 8 – SAT 11 OCT • STUDIO
CHARMING • WITTY • NOSTALGIC
Two Stars, One Fabulous Friendship
Step into a world of laughter, music and showbiz charm with NOËL & GERTIE – a true celebration of lifelong friendship. This charming and witty production explores the professional collaboration and personal chemistry between playwright Noël Coward and actress Gertrude Lawrence – two best friends who lit up the stage. Transport yourself back to the glamourous golden age of British theatre for an entertaining evening with toe-tapping songs and playful banter. NOËL AND GERTIE is directed by Thom Southerland (TITANIC THE MUSICAL, CHITTY CHITTY BANG BANG, THE ILLUSIONIST) and features numbers from various Noël Coward works including PRIVATE LIVES and the classic song, Don’t Put your Daughter on the Stage, Mrs Worthington.
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Wed-Sat 7.15pm Thu & Sat 2.15pm
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SUN
12 OCT • STUDIO
VIBRANT • TRADITIONAL • POWERFUL
To close this year’s NARTAN FESTIVAL, Nupur Arts presents a dazzling showcase of dance. Join us for a varied programme of exceptional live performances by artists from across the UK, here in the heart of Leicester.
Since its launch in 2015, Nartan has established a legacy of promoting cultural exchange, preserving traditional art forms, and fostering appreciation for diverse South Asian traditions. This edition of ĀNARTAM will be another unforgettable celebration of the transcendent power of dance, honouring a decade of artistic excellence and cultural heritage. Curated by Nupur Arts, supported by Curve Theatre and funded by Arts Council England.
This October, come and experience the magic of ĀNARTAM with us!
PERFORMANCE TIME
4pm
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Upcoming Performances
Captioned Performances
JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT
Thu 3 Jul, 7.30pm INDIGO
Wed 9 Jul, 7.45pm CALAMITY JANE
Sat 12 Jul, 2.15pm
THE ADDAMS FAMILY
Sat 26 Jul, 2pm
Sat 26 Jul, 7.15pm
THE THREE LITTLE PIGS
Thu 31 Jul, 10.30am LOST ATOMS
Thu 2 Oct, 7.30pm
NOËL & GERTIE
Fri 10 Oct, 7.15pm MATILDA
Fri 24 Oct, 7.30pm
TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD
Thu 30 Oct, 7.30pm
WHO'S AFRAID OF VIRGINIA WOOLF?
Fri 7 Nov, 7pm
THE SOUND OF MUSIC
Sat 13 Dec, 7.15pm
Thu 18 Dec, 2pm LEGALLY BLONDE
Thu 19 Feb, 7.30pm
THE BATTLE
Thu 12 Feb, 7.30pm
MAMMA MIA!
Thu 26 Mar, 2.30pm
THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW
Fri 10 Apr, 8.30pm
MIDSOMER MURDERS – THE KILLINGS AT BADGER'S DRIFT
Thu 16 Apr, 7.30pm
SUNNY AFTERNOON
Wed 22 Apr, 7.30pm
HERE & NOW
THE STEPS MUSICAL
Thu 30 Apr, 7.30pm
THE BODYGUARD
Sat 16 May, 2.15pm
PRISCILLA QUEEN OF THE DESERT
Sat 27 Jun, 2.15pm
BSL Interpreted
INDIGO
Fri 11 Jul, 7.45pm
THE ADDAMS FAMILY
Thu 31 Jul, 7.15pm LOST ATOMS
Tue 30 Sep, 7.30pm
MATILDA
Fri 17 Oct, 7.30pm
TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD
Wed 29 Oct, 7.30pm WHO'S AFRAID OF VIRGINIA WOOLF?
Tue 4 Nov, 7pm
THE SOUND OF MUSIC
Fri 5 Dec, 7.15pm
MAMMA MIA!
Wed 25 Mar, 7.30pm
MIDSOMER MURDERS – THE KILLINGS AT BADGER'S DRIFT
Wed 15 Apr, 7.30pm
HERE & NOW
THE STEPS MUSICAL
Wed 29 Apr, 7.30pm
Relaxed
Performances
INDIGO
Thu 10 Jul, 2.30pm
THE ADDAMS FAMILY
Thu 7 Aug, 2pm MATILDA
Sat 25 Oct, 2.30pm THE SOUND OF MUSIC
Thu 8 Jan, 2pm
Dementia Friendly
INDIGO
Thu 17 Jul, 2.30pm THE SOUND OF MUSIC
Tue 16 Dec, 2pm
Audio Described
THE MIDNIGHT BELL
Thu 26 Jun, 7.30pm Touch Tour from 6pm
JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT
Sat 5 Jul, 2.15pm Touch Tour from 12.45pm INDIGO
Sat 19 Jul, 2.30pm Touch Tour from 1pm
THE ADDAMS FAMILY
Sat 9 Aug, 2pm Touch Tour from 12.30pm
NOËL & GERTIE
Sat 11 Oct, 2.15pm Touch Tour from 12.45pm MATILDA
Sat 18 Oct, 2.30pm Touch Tour from 12.25pm
WHO'S AFRAID OF VIRGINIA WOOLF?
Sat 8 Nov, 1.30pm Touch Tour from 12noon THE SOUND OF MUSIC
Sat 20 Dec, 2pm Touch Tour from 12.30pm Tue 6 Jan, 7.15pm Touch Tour from 5.45pm
LEGALLY BLONDE
Fri 20 Feb, 7.30pm Touch Tour from 6pm
MAMMA MIA!
Sat 28 Mar, 2.30pm Touch Tour from 1pm
THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW Sat 11 Apr, 5pm Touch Tour from 3.30pm
SUNNY AFTERNOON Thu 23 Apr, 7.30pm Touch Tour from 6pm
HERE & NOW
THE STEPS MUSICAL
Sat 2 May, 2.15pm Touch Tour from 12.45pm
Cathy TysoN An fun as Martha Edward Albee'S
SAT 18 OCT – SAT 8 NOV
• STUDIO THEATRE
COMPELLING • BITING • FUNNY
Immerse yourself in Edward Albee’s epoch-defining masterpiece WHO’S AFRAID OF VIRGINIA WOOLF? exclusively at Curve this Autumn.
It’s 2am. Locked in a destructive cycle of love and self-loathing, history professor George and his wife Martha return home drunk from a party. As they draw naive young couple Nick and Honey into their bitter and warped world, what starts as a casual nightcap soon turns into a dangerous cocktail of truths and games.
Winner of five Tony Awards including Best Play, the 1966 film starring Elizabeth Taylor and Richard Burton won multiple awards, including the British Academy Award for Best Film. Widely regarded as Albee’s most important work, the play is a witty, hugely entertaining, provocative and lacerating study of a marriage in crisis.
eVEning Of
fun AND games
Director CARA NOLAN
“Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf?” is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals Ltd. on behalf of Samuel French Ltd. www.concordtheatricals.co.uk
This must-see Made at Curve drama is directed by Curve’s Associate Director Cara Nolan (ROAD, PRIDE AND PREJUDICE) and stars BAFTA winner and Golden Globe nominee Cathy Tyson (Curve’s MY FAIR LADY, THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST, Netflix’s KAOS, DUNE: PROPHESY) as Martha, with further casting to be announced. Truth or illusion – do you know the difference?
Running time: Approximately 3hrs 20 (performance includes two 15 minute intervals)
PERFORMANCE TIMES Mon-Sat 7pm Wed & Sat 1.30pm
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HARPER LEE’S TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD AARON SORKIN BARTLETT SHER
Directed by
TUE 28 OCT – SAT 1 NOV • THEATRE
POWERFUL • TIMELESS • UPLIFTING
This riveting, award-winning stage adaptation of the seminal American novel about racial injustice and childhood innocence became a Broadway and West End sensation with star-studded sell-out seasons on both sides of the Atlantic. Now this thrilling courtroom drama embarks on a UK and Ireland tour for the very first time.
Set in 1934 Alabama, TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD was inspired by novelist Harper Lee’s own childhood and has sold more than 45 million copies worldwide. It won the Pulitzer Prize for Literature and was long at the top of the banned book lists.
Oscar winning writer Aaron Sorkin’s (THE WEST WING, THE NEWSROOM, A FEW GOOD MEN) stage adaptation of TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD is paired with Bartlett Sher’s (MY FAIR LADY, THE KING AND I, SOUTH PACIFIC) visionary direction.
PERFORMANCE TIMES Tue-Sat 7.30pm Wed, Thu & Sat 2.15pm
TICKETS*
From £26 plus a £2 booking fee per order** 15% off for Loyalty Pass holders and Supporters Scheme
ACCESS PERFORMANCES
For more information about our Access Performances go to page 19 or visit curveonline.co.uk/access
THU 6 – FRI 7 NOV • THEATRE
THRILLING • COMPELLING • IMMERSIVE
Danny Robins and his team of experts are back with a BRAND-NEW SHOW for 2025, with thrillingly new and terrifying real-life stories and witness accounts that will have you utterly gripped.
This is NOT an ordinary podcast show. This is storytelling and paranormal investigation at its peak. Using a unique backdrop of sound, video projection and theatrical magic, Danny will bring to life accounts of hauntings, apparitions, poltergeists, UFOs and events that seem to defy logical explanation, examining them with the help of experts Ciarán O’Keeffe and Evelyn Hollow and input from you, the audience, as you get the chance to share your theories and your own experiences.
Age guidance: 10+
Running time: 2hrs 20 (including a 20 minute interval) Show warnings: There will be loud noises and flashing lights
PERFORMANCE TIME
7.30pm
TICKETS*
From £31
plus a £2 booking fee per order** 15% off for Loyalty Pass holders and Supporters Scheme
SAT 8 NOV • THEATRE
FIERCE • FABULOUS • UNFILTERED
TASKMASTER loser and TED LASSO star Nick Mohammed returns as his critically acclaimed alterego Mr. Swallow with a brand new show: SHOW PONY
Mr. Swallow has recently been seen making everyone laugh in Amazon Prime’s hit show LAST ONE LAUGHING, as well as appearing on numerous episodes of Channel 4’s 8 OUT OF 10 CATS DOES COUNTDOWN. As per – expect magic, music and a whole load of brand new mistakes.
Age guidance: 14+
Running time: 2hrs (including a 20 minute interval) Show warnings: Some mild strong language
EXTRA
PERFORMANCE ADDED
PERFORMANCE TIME 7.30pm
TICKETS*
From £31.50 plus a £2 booking fee per order** 15% off for Loyalty Pass holders and Supporters Scheme
THU 20 – FRI 21 NOV
• STUDIO THEATRE
MYSTIFYING • IMPOSSIBLE • DAZZLING
In THE REMARKABLE BEN HART, witness a world-class master of illusion as he reads your mind, manipulates the fabric of existence, and bends logic to his will. With nothing but his hands, a few simple objects, and his newly discovered uncanny mental abilities, Ben will peer into your thoughts, control chance, and make the impossible happen before your eyes. Witness his original impossibilities live onstage – with no camera tricks and nowhere to hide.
Age guidance: 12+
Running time: 1hr 30 (including a 20 minute interval) Show warnings: Features strong language
PERFORMANCE TIMES 7.15pm
TICKETS*
From £10 plus a £2 booking fee per order** 15% off for Loyalty Pass holders and Supporters Scheme
Feel alive at Curve this Christmas
SAT 22 NOV – SAT 17 JAN •
THEATRE
TIMELESS • JOYFUL • UNMISSABLE
Fill your hearts this Christmas with one of the greatest musicals of all time, Rodgers and Hammerstein’s glorious THE SOUND OF MUSIC
Following the five-star success of our 2024 festive spectacular MY FAIR LADY, Artistic Director Nikolai Foster brings his Made at Curve magic to this beloved musical classic.
Leading this year's cast after charming audiences and critics alike last Christmas will be Molly Lynch as Maria and David Seadon-Young as Captain von Trapp.
Maria, a free-spirited novice nun, is sent to look after the rowdy von Trapp children. Defying Captain von Trapp’s strict orders, Maria captures the children’s hearts using creativity and music to educate, inspire and bring order into their lives. Soon the entire family is under the spell of Maria’s unquenchable zest for life and even the Captain’s steely heart begins to soften, as they fall in love.
But when Captain von Trapp is commanded to report for duty in the German navy, their Austrian idyll is shattered, as they must flee the Nazis and embark on the most important and dangerous journey of their lives.
Marking the 60th anniversary of the film’s release, this heart-warming tale of family, romance and rebellion features a timeless score including DoRe-Mi, My Favorite Things, Climb Ev’ry Mountain and of course, its soaring title number, The Sound of Music. Book now for this enchanting Christmas treat for the whole family.
Age guidance: 8+
MUSIC RICHARD RODGERS
LYRICS OSCAR HAMMERSTEIN II
BOOK HOWARD LINDSAY and RUSSEL CROUSE
Suggested by “The Trapp Family Singers” by Maria Augusta Trapp Presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals Ltd. www.concordtheatricals.co.uk
DIRECTOR NIKOLAI FOSTER
MUSICAL SUPERVISOR GEORGE DYER CHOREOGRAPHER EBONY MOLINA SET AND COSTUME DESIGNER MICHAEL TAYLOR
LIGHTING DESIGNER MARK HENDERSON SOUND DESIGNER NICK LODGE
CASTING DIRECTOR OLIVIA LAYDON
PERFORMANCE TIMES See curveonline.co.uk for details
TICKETS*
From £10 plus a £2 booking fee per order** 15% off for Loyalty Pass holders and Supporters Scheme
ACCESS PERFORMANCES
For more information about our Access Performances go to page 19 or visit curveonline.co.uk/access
– 14 MAR
DRAMA
Music and Lyrics
RAY DAVIES
Original Story by RAY DAVIES Director EDWARD HALL Book JOE PENHALL
TAKE PART
SUMMER HOLIDAY WORKSHOPS
11 – 15 Aug
• SPOTLIGHT ON DANCE
• MUSICAL THEATRE IN A DAY
• A PLAY IN A DAY
Each workshop is an opportunity to develop your skills, make new friends and have fun! Workshops start from £20, with free bursary places available.
LITTLE CURVE WORKSHOPS
Every Tuesday during term time
EXPLORE STORYTELLING, DRAMA, DANCE, MUSIC AND MOVEMENT
£3 per family group, per session – every Tuesday from 10.30am to 11.15am.
CQ EARLIES FAMILY WORKSHOPS
Every second Saturday of the month
Enjoy a FREE fun-filled workshop for children aged 5-11.
Find out more about what Curve offer for children and young people.
CURVE YOUNG COMMUNITY COMPANIES (CYCC)
APPLICATIONS CLOSE ON 7 JUL
Would you like to be part of a Curve Young Company?
Taking part in weekly classes in Drama, Dance, Musical Theatre or Technical Theatre? Auditions take place in the Summer and classes start in September.
AT CURVE
CURVE CLASSES AND WORKSHOPS
Dates and times vary. Join our Curve Associate Companies at one of their weekly sessions.
• KAINÉ CHOIR
• MOVING TOGETHER KEEP MOVING
• SIDEKICK ADULT DANCE
THEATRE DAYS
Go behind the curtain of a Made at Curve production to learn more about theatre-making at Curve.
UPCOMING THEATRE DAYS
• LOST ATOMS – Thu 25 Sep
• WHO'S AFRAID OF VIRGINIA WOOLF? – Wed 29 Oct
• THE SOUND OF MUSIC – Thu 4 Dec
CURVE TOURS
SEE WHAT HAPPENS
Head behind-the-scenes of Curve with exclusive tours of our building and learn more about how we bring shows to life.
Tickets £10, including a complementary drink in our Green Room Café.
To book a class, workshop, event or tour, or to find out more about how you can take part at Curve, scan the QR code or get in touch with us at learning@curvetheatre.co.uk
MAKE AMAZING THINGS HAPPEN AT CURVE
Help to unleash creativity, inspire minds and welcome everyone through our doors. Join our community of Supporters, bring the magic of theatre to others and enjoy getting closer to Curve.
£12.50/MONTH OR £150/YEAR
£125/MONTH OR £1,500/YEAR
To find out more about donations and supporting Curve, visit bit.ly/CurveSupportersScheme
From 1 July 2025, Curve's High-Level Memberships will become the Supporters Scheme. Curve is a Registered Charity (No. 230708)
To discuss opportunities for support, please contact our Fundraising Team on 0116 402 6345 or email give@curvetheatre.co.uk
SPONSORS AND CORPORATE SUPPORT PRINCIPAL FUNDERS
TRUSTS AND FOUNDATIONS
Backstage Trust
Boshier-Hinton Foundation
Garfield Weston Foundation
Headley Trust
LEGACY SUPPORTERS
David Williamson
MADE AT CURVE CIRCLE
Ros and Alan Haigh
Jane Harris-Lock
Jon and Katey Jorgensen
J.J. Murphy
Neil and Tanya Russ
CHAMPIONS
Angelic Photo
Annie Bannister
Anthony and Lisa Clare
Mike Dalzell
Nikolai Foster
Neil and Jackie Frettsome
Pepe Gallardo Mora
The Gresham Aparthotel
Mike Griffiths
Alan Heggs
Peter Hollis
Helen Johnson
KAS Electrical Services
Jonathan Kerry
Katrina Kinch
Robert and Janie Martin
Mackintosh Foundation
The Martin Trust for Young People
Randal Foundation
PATRONS
Yvonne Burge
Linda Fox
Freeths
Andrea Gray
Simon Harrison
Paul Hurst
JK Training
Jeremy and Mary-Vere Parr
David and Diane Statham
Weightmans
Barbara Matthews
Lynne McCormack
Katie Normington
Elizabeth Owen
Jim Riley
Jean Roberts
The Rowleys Partnership Ltd
Surinder and Vijay Sharma
Ali Sinclair
Chris Stafford
Philip and Alison Tasker
Nicola Wakeford
BOX OFFICE OPENING HOURS
In person enquiries:
Monday to Saturday, 10am-8pm (6pm on non-show days)
Telephone enquiries:
Monday to Saturday, 12pm-8pm (12pm-6pm on non-show days)
Tickets are available to book at any time at curveonline.co.uk
Please check on our Social channels for updates on Bank Holiday opening times:
X: @CurveLeicester
Facebook: /CURVEtheatreLeicester
Instagram: @Curve_Leicester
CHILDREN IN ATTENDANCE
Children under 2 can only attend shows designed for under 7s. Everyone entering the auditorium needs a valid ticket – including children and babes in arms.
Discounts for children may not be available for all shows, however where possible, we offer Infant tickets for under 2s at just £2.
For full details or questions about a specific show, our friendly Box Office team is here to help.
GROUPS AND SCHOOL BOOKINGS
We warmly welcome groups and school bookings, offering discounts and benefits for groups of 10+ for most shows. For more information, please call the Box Office or email groupbookings@curvetheatre.co.uk
THE SMALL PRINT (PLEASE READ ME CAREFULLY)
• All tickets are sold subject to our Terms and Conditions of Sale and Attendance, available on our website.
• All advertised ticket prices, Concessions and Discounts are subject to availability and can be changed and/or withdrawn at any time, without prior notice.
• In response to demand, we may amend ticket prices, price bands and availability of Concessions and Discounts at our discretion.
• Published ticket prices include a contribution which is invested back into the organisation.
• Concessions and discounts are not available for preview performances.
• Only one concession or discount can be applied per ticket purchased and cannot be applied retrospectively.
• A £2 postage fee is applicable to all tickets delivered by post.
• Tickets will only be delivered to the billing address of the cardholder. Alternatively your tickets can be emailed to you directly, as E-Tickets free of charge.
• All tickets are non-refundable except in the case of a cancelled or rescheduled performance.
• A non-refundable £2 booking fee per order will be added to all new orders where a monetary value is attributed to the ticket.
• Changes to the cast for a performance (including any star casting) will not entitle you to a refund.
• Customers selecting E-Tickets when purchasing online must present, either in hard copy or on a mobile device, their ticket upon arrival.
• All performance details and content descriptions are correct at the time of going to print and are subject to change and interpretation.
• Anyone under the Age of 16 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian who must be seated with the child and accompany them throughout their visit.
• We are not responsible for the content of any third party website.
• Tickets are not transferable to other shows and cannot be sold, resold or offered for sale by customers. Only tickets purchased via our Box Office or our approved agents are valid for admission.
• All tickets are sold in accordance with the Data Protection Act 1998 and General Data Protection Regulation 2016, for further information on how we hold and process your data please see our website.
Public Dress Rehearsals
The decision to invite the public to our Dress Rehearsal will be taken on the morning of that scheduled performance and tickets will go on sale on the same day. Tickets are limited to four per person and are available on a first come, first served basis.
A limited number of £10 tickets are available for every performance, for everyone. Call the Box Office on 0116 242 3595 for more details and to check availability.
JOIN OUR FREE ACCESS REGISTER
Our Access Register Scheme is designed to assist customers with additional needs. We store relevant information regarding your personal requirements, so you don’t need to resubmit documentation each time you book. Once registered, you may be eligible for one free Companion ticket with the standard ticket you purchase for each show. To join our Access Register Scheme or to find out more, please visit our website or call the Box Office on 0116 242 3595 or email access@curvetheatre.co.uk
ACCESS PERFORMANCES ADDITIONAL
CAPTIONED PERFORMANCES (CAP)
At Captioned performances, the actors’ spoken words are shown as visible text via two display screens on stage, one on each side, similar to subtitles. The text scrolls at the same speed as the dialogue, making it easy to follow with the action on stage.
SIGNED PERFORMANCES IN BRITISH SIGN LANGUAGE (BSL)
Our BSL Interpreted performances are presented with British Sign Language (BSL) interpretation. The interpreter will be positioned on either the left or right of the stage throughout the performance, and their position will be confirmed online once available.
AUDIO DESCRIBED PERFORMANCES (AD)
During these performances, audio describers provide a live, verbal commentary on key visual aspects of the show for audience members who identify as Blind or sight impaired. The description is presented via a personal headset (available from the Box Office) and includes an audio introduction to the show before the performance starts.
DEMENTIA FRIENDLY PERFORMANCES (DF)
Dementia Friendly performances are tailored to meet the needs of people living with dementia. They include adaptations to the show, clearer visual markers and signage in the physical environment, and a relaxed attitude to movement and audience responses during the show.
RELAXED PERFORMANCES (RP)
Relaxed Performances are open to anyone who would benefit from a more relaxed performance environment. Audience members can interact with the performance in their own way and, while the theatre doors will close, guests can leave and re-enter the theatre at any time. We also make adaptations to the show, and reserve a quiet space for anyone needing some time out of the performance.
SERVICES
TOUCH TOURS (TT)
An accompaniment to Audio Described performances, Touch Tours are a tactile tour of the stage, set and costumes, giving audience members who are blind or sight impaired greater access to the performance. Tours usually take place 90 minutes (or earlier) prior to the start of an Audio Described performance.
INFRA-RED & INDUCTION LOOP HEARING SYSTEMS
Available in our Theatre and Studio Theatre. Please ask at the Box Office for a headset.
ASSISTANCE DOGS
Dog spaces are available upon request; please let us know during the booking process and a seat next to the aisle will be reserved for you. Alternatively, a member of staff can care for your dog during the performance. We can also provide drinking water.
WHEELCHAIR SPACES IN ALL OF OUR PERFORMANCE AREAS
All public areas are accessible to wheelchair users, including lift access to the Circle level. We have allocated wheelchair spaces for every performance, both in the Theatre and Studio Theatre. If you wish to transfer to a theatre seat we can store your wheelchair upon request.
ACCESSIBLE TOILETS AND CHANGING PLACES FACILITY
Available on both the Stalls and Circle levels. We also have a Changing Places accessible toilet with adult hoist on the foyer level, next to Door 4 of the Theatre.
ACCESSIBLE PARKING
Available on Southampton Street and in the NCP Rutland Centre Car Park adjacent to Curve. We also have a drop-off point on Rutland Street.
NOVEMBER
Getting to Curve
Curve is in the heart of Leicester City Centre in the Cultural Quarter. Parking at the NCP next door is £7.95 for Curve customers. Simply validate your ticket at Curve during your visit. For sat navs, use post code LE1 1TQ. Alternative parking is also available at the Queen Street Car Park, Queen Street, Leicester LE1 1QW.
East Midlands Trains run regular services to Leicester and the train station is just a 10 minute walk away. City centre bus services also have stops within a 10 minute walk away. For further information visit www.curveonline.co.uk/plan-your-visit or call the Box Office on 0116 242 3595
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