Riot Act
Synopsis
Riot Act is a solo verbatim show, created entirely, word for word, out of interviews with three key-players in the history of the LGBTQ+ rights movement; Michael Anthony Nozzi; a survivor of the Stonewall Riots, Lavina Co-op; an alternative ‘70s drag artist, and Paul Burston; ‘90s London AIDS activist.
Following several UK tours and a special West End performance, this critically acclaimed audience favourite is a breathtaking, rip-roaring, white-knuckle ride through six decades of queer history, taking the audience right up to the present day.
Provocative, tender, truthful, funny, political and personal, these are stories of queerness, sexuality, activism, addiction, family, childhood, love, sex, drag, community, togetherness, conflict, identity, youth, ageing, loss, fierce queens and a Hollywood diva.
Riot Act is a celebration of queer activism across the decades, pulling no punches, hilarious and inspiring. It’s a riot!
Running Time: 75 minutes (no interval)
Age Guidance: 15+ – occasional strong language and sexual references
Tickets
£16 – £10
DISCOUNTS*
£2 off 16 – 26 yrs (with a free 16-26 Membership) and Curve Connect
15% off for Members
*Discounts are subject to availability and may be removed at any time. Only valid on certain performances - terms and conditions apply.
Credits & Acknowledgments
Written and Performed by Alexis Gregory
Directed by Rikki Beadle-Blair MBE
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MY FAIR LADY
With rave reviews from critics and audiences alike, take them to see our 2024 smashing, positively dashing Made at Curve adaptation of Lerner and Loewe’s classic rags to riches tale, MY FAIR LADY.
Filled with comedy, romance, and dazzling songs such as The Rain in Spain, Wouldn’t It Be Loverly and I Could Have Danced All Night, this unmissable production is a charming Christmas treat.
Playing at Curve until Saturday 4 January.
AN AFTERNOON WITH LIZ ROBERTSON
Enjoy a December afternoon in the company of one of MY FAIR LADY‘s leading Elizas, Liz Robertson!
Liz portrayed Eliza Doolittle in Cameron Mackintosh’s revival of MY FAIR LADY, touring the UK in 1978-79 – including to Leicester’s Haymarket Theatre! What a better gift than to treat someone to an exclusive experience with this Fair Lady?
Accompanied by pianist Simon Beck, Liz’s loverly return to Leicester will see her perform songs from MY FAIR LADY and recount personal tales from the production she starred in.
Playing at Curve on Sunday 29 December.
PIRATES LOVE UNDERPANTS
Take the little ones on a swashbuckling quest this Christmas with our Pirates as they search for the fabled Pants of Gold!
Dodge hungry crocs beneath Long-John Bridge, bob upon the waves of Big Knickers Bay, spot sharks in fancy underpants and trek across Three Pants Ridge.
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PIRATES LOVE UNDERPANTS is suitable for children aged 3+
Playing at Curve until Sunday 5 January.
MURIEL'S WEDDING THE MUSICAL
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What about tickets to the UK musical premiere of the cult classic film, MURIEL’S WEDDING?
Enjoy this eccentric, laugh-out-loud Made at Curve musical as Muriel dreams of the perfect wedding – the white dress, the church, the attention.
Unfortunately, there’s one thing missing: a groom… that’s when things start to go really wrong.
Give the gift of laughter this festive season with this hilarious adaptation.
Playing at Curve from Thursday 10 April to Saturday 10 May.
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THE LION THE WITCH AND THE WARDROBE
Take them on a trip to Narnia as the West End smash-hit production of THE LION, THE WITCH AND THE WARDROBE comes to Curve next Spring!
Step through the wardrobe into the magical kingdom where a world of wonder awaits.
This spectacular production is guaranteed to delight all ages and is the perfect gift for fans of the original book and films.
Playing at Curve from Thursday 30 January to Saturday 8 February.
TINA - THE TINA TURNER MUSICAL
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Mega-hit TINA – The Tina Turner Musical, comes to Curve as part of its first-ever UK & Ireland tour this coming March.
Set to the pulse-pounding soundtrack of her iconic hits, including The Best, What’s Love Got To Do With It?, Private Dancer and River Deep, Mountain High, discover the heart and soul behind the Queen of Rock ‘n’ Roll.
Playing at Curve from Thursday 6 to Saturday 22 March
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