LEGALLY BLONDE
INSIDE AMERICAN PIE
KISS OF THE SPIDER WOMAN
Bank of Dave
What Would You Like to See?
FULL CAST ANNOUNCED FOR PUBLIC - THE MUSICAL
The full company of standout Edinburgh Fringe hit PUBLIC – THE MUSICAL has been revealed!
The musical tells the story of four strangers trapped inside a public toilet. Meet Zo (Grace Towning), the ultra-woke activist, Andrew (Matt Corner), the Lycra-clad city banker on his way home, Finlay (Ivano Turco), a sweat-soaked stress-case and Laura (Cole Dennis), the people pleaser on the way to their wedding, in PUBLIC – THE MUSICAL playing from Sat 30 May – Sat 13 Jun.
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FULL CAST ANNOUNCED FOR KISS OF THE SPIDER WOMAN
Co-producers Curve, Bristol Old Vic and Mayflower Southampton have today announced the full cast for the upcoming revival of John Kander and Fred Ebb’s musical, KISS OF THE SPIDER WOMAN.
Joining the previously announced George Blagden as Valentin and Anna-Jane Casey as Aurora is rising star Fabian Soto Pacheco (DEAR EVAN HANSEN, Luciernaga Producciónes, Teatro Auditorio Nacional, Costa Rica, DON QUIJOTE DE LA MANCHA, Teatro Auditorio Nacional, Costa Rica and GUYS & DOLLS, Frinton Summer Theatre) as Molina, Gabriela Garcia (WEST SIDE STORY, Royal Exchange Manchester) as Marta, Tori Scott (GUYS & DOLLS, The Bridge Theatre) as Molina’s Mother, Jay Rincon (BARCELONA, Duke of York’s Theatre) as the Warden and Damian Buhagiar (MY FAIR LADY, Curve) as the Guard. The company is completed by ensemble cast members Jess Buckby (CRUEL INTENTIONS, The Other Palace), Alex Pinder (FIDDLER ON THE ROOF, Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre) and Davide Fienauri (WHITE CHRISTMAS, Curve).
Fabian Soto Pacheco takes on the role of Molina from Layton Williams, who has withdrawn from the production.
Read the full announcement below.
Snaps for Curve in Conversation - the latest episode is out now!
Listen to January’s episode of Curve in Conversation to hear all about rehearsals for LEGALLY BLONDE with members of our incredible cast.
Follow the link to listen and subscribe now.
Claire Sweeney is Miss Hannigan!
The smash-hit production of ANNIE returns with a new UK and Ireland tour, starring Claire Sweeney as the tyrannical Miss Hannigan.
Set in 1930s New York, brave young Annie is forced to live a life of misery at Miss Hannigan’s orphanage. Her luck soon changes when she’s chosen to spend a fairy tale Christmas with famous billionaire, Oliver Warbucks. Meanwhile, spiteful Miss Hannigan has other ideas and hatches a plan to spoil Annie’s search for her true family…
With its Tony® award-winning book and score, including the unforgettable songs It’s The Hard-Knock Life, Easy Street, I Don’t Need Anything But You and Tomorrow, you can bet your bottom dollar that you’ll love it!
Tickets go on general sale next Tue 3 Feb at 12noon.
Brand New Artwork for Sylvia!
Check out the brand new artwork for SYLVIA, featuring powerhouse talents Beverley Knight and Sharon Rose!
This Made at Curve co-production tells the Suffragette story as you’ve never seen it before – it’s a revolution you can dance to, a story that roars and shakes the rafters. Renowned choreographer and storyteller Kate Prince (ZOONATION) will once again deliver her Olivier-nominated vision in a theatrical treat that audiences can’t get enough of, with an electrifying score by Josh Cohen and DJ Walde.
This electrifying production comes to Curve this autumn – don’t miss it…
Curve and the Randal Foundation launch ambitious new programme to support young people's mental health and wellbeing
Curve and the Randal Foundation have officially launched Shine – a groundbreaking three year programme which aims to support positive mental health and wellbeing amongst young people using drama-based activities.
The programme is delivered by teachers, drama practitioners, therapists at Sunrise Wellbeing and its impact will be evaluated by researchers at De Montfort University.
Shine is supported by Patrons Stephen Graham and Hannah Walters, actors and founders of Matriarch Productions.
THE KING STONE
A haunted love story.
“I reckon you’re Jupiter and I’m Saturn, and every now again you over take my orbit and we have this amazing conjunction”
The misty hills of the Derbyshire moors. Nine stones stand in a circle. A tenth looms higher up the hill – The King Stone.
Leicester Comedy Festival: An Audience with Fatiha El-Ghorri
Join comedy legend Fatiha El-Ghorri in conversation with Leicester Comedy Festival founder Geoff Rowe as they discuss Fatiha’s comedy career to date.
Inside American Pie
Combining an iconic setlist – including Janis Joplin’s ‘Piece of my Heart’, Bob Dylan’s ‘The Times they are-a Changin’’, The Beatles’ ‘Helter Skelter’ and of course, Don McLean’s American Pie – with remarkable stories, INSIDE AMERICAN PIE will take you on a musical journey from the ‘50s all the way through the ‘60s.
Kinky Boots
The multi-award-winning musical KINKY BOOTS with Strictly Come Dancing’s Johannes Radebe is strutting back to Curve in 2026. The acclaimed West End and Broadway sensation will play a strictly limited run at Curve before heading on to the spectacular London Coliseum.
The Spy Who Came In From The Cold
For the first time ever, a novel by John le Carré — the undisputed master of the modern spy genre whose works include TINKER, TAILOR, SOLDIER, SPY and THE NIGHT MANAGER — is brought to life in a thrilling stage adaptation.
The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical
Following a record-breaking run in London, THE LIGHTNING THIEF: THE PERCY JACKSON MUSICAL is coming to Leicester. Adapted from Rick Riordan’s best-selling novel by Joe Tracz, writer of BE MORE CHILL, and with an electrifying rock score by Rob Rokicki, it’s the perfect adventure for gods, half-bloods and mortals!
It's the 50th episode of Curve In Conversation!
Thank you to all our listeners who have continued to join us behind-the-scenes at Curve and the fantastic productions that grace our stages!
In this month’s episode, we explore the colourful world of brand-new musical INDIGO. Our host Martin Ballard is joined by Katie Cailean who takes on the role of Emma, and The Bill’s Lisa Maxwell who plays her grandmother Elaine.
We also speak to Strictly Come Dancing’s Janette Manrara as she enters the Razzle Dazzle of CHICAGO, and hear about preparations for upcoming Made At Curve shows WHO’S AFRAID OF VIRGINIA WOOLF? and THE SOUND OF MUSIC.
Hear all this and more in this landmark episode of Curve in Conversation!
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+
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.
