The Silence of the Lambs
Sylvia
Educating Rita
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
DAISY AND THE TROUBLE WITH CHRISTMAS
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BIG NEWS, SONGBIRDS! - HADESTOWN is now on general sale
The smash-hit Broadway and West End musical sensation HADESTOWN opens its highly anticipated first ever UK and Ireland tour here at Curve in 2027.
Running from 19 February to 6 March 2027, come see how the world could be.
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “Glorious” (The Times)
SAVAGE a new play based on the life of Paul O'Grady to have world premiere at Curve
We are delighted to announce the world premiere of SAVAGE, a new play by Jonathan Harvey, inspired by the life of Paul O’Grady will have its world premiere here at Curve, Saturday 13 February – Saturday 6 March.
Written by multi-award-winning Jonathan Harvey (GIMME GIMME GIMME, CORONATION STREET, BEAUTIFUL THING) and directed by Curve’s Artistic Director Nikolai Foster, this brand-new comedy and drag extravaganza is a bold and deeply moving new play drawing on both Paul’s extraordinary life and his autobiographies to tell the story behind the creation of Lily Savage.
It has also been announced that RU PAUL’S DRAG RACE UK winner Danny Beard, will play Lily Savage.
Click below to read the full announcement.
Curve launches annual fundraising appeal for Andy Nairn Bursaries in Technical Theatre
Leicester’s Curve theatre continues to champion and support emerging technical talent through the launch of its annual fundraising appeal this month. Now in its fifth year, The Andy Nairn Bursaries in Technical Theatre provides career and training opportunities to people with an interest in working backstage, regardless of their background or experience.
Created in memory of Curve’s Head of Production, Andy Nairn, who passed away in 2020 at just 34 years old, the appeal is inspired by Andy’s passion for mentoring and nurturing the next generation of technicians.
Click below to find out more.
CAST ANNOUNCEMENT FOR ABIGAIL'S PARTY
Following its sold-out and critically acclaimed 2024 run at Stratford East, the revival of ABIGAIL’S PARTY arrives in Leicester for one week only this July.
Joining the previously announced Tamzin Outhwaite (EASTENDERS, RED CAP, HOTEL BABYLON and NEW TRICKS) are Kevin Bishop (PETE AND DUD COME AGAIN), Pandora Colin (BALLET SHOES), Omar Malik, returning to Curve following his performance in our #MadeAtCurve production of MY BEAUTIFUL LAUNDRETTE, and Lauren Patel (THE EMPRESS AND FALKLAND SOUND).
Running at Curve from Monday 13 to Saturday 18 July, don’t miss this razor-sharp comedy classic.
Our Summer/Winter 2026 brochure is here!
Packed full of exciting shows, there’s something for everyone to enjoy here at Curve, including our Made at Curve Christmas productions of CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY and DAISY AND THE TROUBLE WITH CHRISTMAS.
Our Brochure will be landing very soon, but in the meantime take a peek into our digital version by clicking the button below.
Festive family show for 2026 announced!
“The trouble with Christmas is it’s too exciting!”
Get ready for festive family fun this Christmas at Curve with our Made at Curve and Rebel Sparks co-production of Kes Gray’s DAISY AND THE TROUBLE WITH CHRISTMAS.
Running from 30 November 2027 to 3 January 2027, tickets for this brand-new stage adaptation will be on-sale from Tuesday 16 June.
Matthew Bourne's The Car Man
Loosely based on Bizet’s ever-popular opera, THE CAR MAN has one of the most thrilling and instantly recognisable scores in New Adventures’ repertoire.
Matthew Bourne’s vivid storytelling combines with one of the most passionately dramatic scores ever written, with music by Terry Davies featuring Rodion Shchedrin’s Carmen Suites (after Bizet’s CARMEN), to create a dance thriller like no other.
THE CAR MAN will ignite your senses and leave you breathless.
CYCC Act 10-13 Double Bill: 7 Minutes of Silence & Where's the Remote?
Come and support our CYCC Act 10 – 13 groups in this exciting double bill – 7 MINUTES OF SILENCE and WHERE’S THE REMOTE?
CYCC Musical Theatre 10-13: Between Webber & Sondheim
Step into the world of Andrew Lloyd Webber and Stephen Sondheim, as we bring together classic and award-winning songs from musical theatre for your delight.
A chance for us to pay tribute to these giants of the genre as they explore a variety of themes including rebellion, fantasy, hope, identity and love. Grab your tickets and take your seats as we lower the lights and whisk you away on a journey from the past, present and looking to the future.
Priscilla: Queen of the Desert
PRISCILLA QUEEN OF THE DESERT, based on the Oscar-winning groundbreaking film, is back with a dazzling, brand new 30th anniversary tour production.
The Broadway and West End musical comedy sensation follows three friends on a hilarious and heartwarming road trip across the Australian Outback to stage the show of a lifetime.
CYCC Musical Theatre 7-9: School of Rock
This musical journey begins after Dewey Finn gets kicked out of his rock band and becomes a substitute teacher at an uptight elementary private school, only to try and turn his class into a rock band.
Rocking with attitude and hijinks, this story uncovers talented young musicians who all have something to offer beyond the classroom. Learning about themselves, growing in confidence and embracing the impact of music!
CYCC Dance: Life of Dot
Told through movement and dance, this journey through time will capture the many connections that can be made between us, from one decade to another.
This captivating production follows the life of ‘Dot’, a quiet outsider who echoes the human need to belong, from the smallest gesture of hope, shifting, drifting through flickers of everyday life events, as the world continues to move forward.
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.
Little Curve Workshops
We’d love to welcome you and your little ones to Little Curve Workshops. Little Curve Workshops are a weekly creative arts class for children aged 18 months to 5 years with their parents, carers and grandparents. Sessions will be led by Curve practitioners Chandni Mistry, Tamika Gore & Deepali Foster and will either explore magical, colourful storytelling, or creative dance, music and movement.
CQ Earlies
On the second Saturday of each month, we host CQ Earlies – fun, free, and creative sessions for children and families.
This month, join practitioner Fran Sharman and celebrate the start of summer by letting the sun in!
Come and create colourful tissue paper sun catchers with us to brighten up your windows. Fun, but not good weather, guaranteed.
Suitable for ages 5+
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.
