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The Silence of the Lambs
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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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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!
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
Important update regarding parking around Curve
NCP will close several Leicester car parks, including Rutland Street (next to Curve), at 11:59pm on Friday 27 March 2026. Please view our alternative parking options before travelling.
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Say hello to our new Curve Resident Creatives!
We’re so excited to introduce you to our brand-new cohort of Curve Resident Creatives – eight super-talented local theatre-makers who will be closely associated with our theatre over the next 18-months.
Name a Seat at Curve: Rachel and Rebecca's Story
Mother and daughter duo Rachel and Rebecca have been Curve regulars for the last twelve years, visiting over 100 times since first attending in 2014. To mark a decade of theatregoing, they decided to name their favourite seats in our Theatre, celebrating all the special memories they’ve shared together in the auditorium.
Hear more about their story below, including their favourite performances over the last few years and how you can join them as part of Curve’s legacy.
Mean Girls
Meet The Plastics–Regina, Gretchen and Karen. They rule North Shore High and will burn anyone who gets in their way. Home-schooled Cady Heron may think she knows a thing or two about survival of the fittest thanks to her zoologist parents, but high school is a whole new level of savage. When Cady devises a plan to end Regina’s reign, she learns the hard way that you can’t cross a queen bee without getting stung.
Expect iconic characters, razor-sharp wit, and killer songs. Grab your friends, this is going to be fetch – and YES Leicester, we’re making it happen!
LDIF26: Marks of Red
Visionary choreographer and MacArthur Fellow Shamel Pitts returns to LDIF with MARKS OF RED, a powerful Afrofuturistic performance that reimagines memory, embodiment and regeneration through movement, sound and light.
Praised by The New York Times “as always visually striking”, Pitts’ work challenges perceptions of identity and space whilst affirming dance as a site of transformation and connection.
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.
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.
