A CURVE PRODUCTION

West Side Story

Sat 18 Jan

Synopsis

This Christmas, experience the Tony Award-winning musical masterpiece, West Side Story.

Inspired by Shakespeare’s classic tragedy Romeo and Juliet, a 20-strong company will be bringing the show’s timeless score including America, I Feel Pretty, Tonight and Something’s Coming to magnificent life on-stage with a 15-piece orchestra.

Directed by Nikolai Foster (White Christmas, Scrooge the Musical, Grease), this Made at Curve musical features brand new choreography by Ellen Kane (Groundhog Day, Movement and Dance Supervisor for Cats, Matilda the Musical), with Sarah Travis (Grease, Scrooge the Musical, Tony Award-winning revival of Stephen Sondheim’s Sweeny Todd) as Musical Supervisor and set design by Michael Taylor (White Christmas and Scrooge the Musical).

Could it be, yes it could, something’s comin’, something good.

Filled with drama, passion, iconic musical numbers and dazzling choreography, don’t miss West Side Story at Curve this Christmas.

Approximate running time: 2 hours and 20 minutes, including interval

Please note the story contains violence and themes that may be unsuitable for children

AFTER-SHOW DISCUSSION
Wed 11 Dec, 7.30pm

MEMBERS’ EVENTS
Wed 18 Dec, after the 7.30pm performance

Tickets

£49.50 – £10

DISCOUNTS*
£16 Under 16s
£20 16 – 26 yrs (with a free 16-26 Membership)
£16 Under 18s school groups
£4 off for Groups 10+
£5 off for Groups 20+
15% off for Members or
2-4-1 tickets for Members on Wed 18 Dec (2.15pm) or Tue 7 Jan (7.30pm)

ACCESS PERFORMANCES
Signed: Thu 12 Dec, 7.30pm

Audio-Described: Sat 14 Dec, 2.15pm & Sat 28 Dec, 7.30pm
Touch Tour: Sat 14 Dec, 12.45pm & Sat 28 Dec, 6pm
Click here to listen to the Audio Notes for West Side Story

Captioned:Wed 18 Dec, 2.15pm & Thu 2 Jan, 7.30pm

Relaxed Performance: Sat 4 Jan, 2.15pm
Click here to read our Relaxed Performance Information Pack

Dementia Friendly: Wed 8 Jan, 2.15pm
Click here to read our Dementia Friendly Performance Information Pack
Click here to read the pack in a text only format.

For information about access performances, please click here.

*Discounts are subject to availability and may be removed at any time. Only valid on certain performances - terms and conditions apply.

Credits & Acknowledgments

BASED ON A CONCEPTION OF
JEROME ROBBINS
BOOK BY ARTHUR LAURENTS
MUSIC BY LEONARD BERNSTEIN
LYRICS BY STEPHEN SONDHEIM

ENTIRE ORIGINAL PRODUCTION DIRECTED AND CHOREOGRAPHED BY JEROME ROBBINS

DIRECTOR NIKOLAI FOSTER
CHOREOGRAPHER ELLEN KANE
SET DESIGNER MICHAEL TAYLOR
COSTUME DESIGNER EDD LINDLEY
MUSICAL SUPERVISOR SARAH TRAVIS
LIGHTING DESIGNER GUY HOARE
SOUND DESIGNER TOM MARSHALL
MUSICAL DIRECTOR GEORGE DYER
FIGHT DIRECTOR KEVIN McCURDY
CASTING DIRECTOR KAY MAGSON CDG

Originally produced on Broadway by Robert E. Griffith and Harold S. Prince by arrangement with Roger L. Stevens.

Performed by arrangement with Music Theatre International (Europe) Limited.

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Reviews

★★★★★

Stylish and intimate

The guardian

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★★★★★

I can’t recommend this thrilling revival more highly

The Telegraph

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★★★★

Pretty, gritty and bright

The Times

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★★★★

Nikolai Foster’s superb production

The Sunday Times

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★★★★

Under Foster's direction, this production is as thrilling and dangerous as you could wish for

WhatsOnStage

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★★★★★

A remarkable, astounding and outstanding production

LondonTheatre1

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★★★★★

Everything about this show exudes top class entertainment

Leicester Mercury

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★★★★★

Powerful and still relevant

The Reviews Hub

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★★★★

I would watch it again in a heartbeat

Broadway World

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★★★★★

An extra-ordinarily engrossing, startling and moving work of musical theatre

East Midlands Theatre

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★★★★★

This production delivers everything theatre should

Beyond the Curtain

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★★★★★

Top-class through and through

Carpe Diem Emmie

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Buckle up for a roller coaster ride in Curve's fantastic revival of the hit musical.

Muddy Stilettos

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★★★★★

Don’t miss out on a real treat

At The Theatre

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★★★★★

A 'full blooded revival'

Not Exactly Billington

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A 'dynamic cracker of a production'

British Theatre Guide

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★★★★★

Another wonderful production at Curve

Cool as Leicester

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★★★★★

With hip swings a-plenty, nifty tricks and fast feet, it is a feast for the eyes

Cheeky Little Matinee

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Wonderful

Not Compulsory

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★★★★★

If you want to treat yourself to something really special this Christmas, get a ticket for this show!

Fairy Powered Productions

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★★★★★

A West Side Story which is very much for our times

Sardines Magazine

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Wed 8 Jan, 2.15pm

Dementia Friendly Performance Information Pack

Our Dementia Friendly Performances are tailored to meet the specific needs of people living with Dementia. They include adaptations to the show, clearer visual markers and signage around the theatre, and a relaxed attitude to movement and audience responses during the show.

Wed 8 Jan, 2.15pm

Dementia Friendly Performance Information Pack (Text Only)

Read our Dementia Friendly Performance Information Pack in a text only format.

Sat 4 Jan, 2.15pm

Relaxed Performance Information Pack

Relaxed Performances are open to everyone but are especially tailored to support audiences who may benefit from a more relaxed performance environment. Find out more about what to expect from your exciting visit to Curve with this information pack, including a visual story and details about the show.

Sat 28 Dec, 7.30pm

Audio Notes

Ahead of our Audio Described performance of West Side Story, find out more about the musical and its characters, costumes and set with our audio notes. These introductory notes will also be delivered via the headsets in the Theatre on the day of the show, 15 minutes before the performance begins.