Category Archives: Theatre Review

The Lion, The Witch, and The Wardrobe at The Curve

Sally Cookson’s The Lion, The Witch, and The Wardrobe is a visual and auditory feast that captures the magic of C.S. Lewis’ beloved novel, but struggles to fully embody the depth and complexity that make the story so poignant. Despite its dazzling stagecraft, this adaptation simplifies the narrative into something less profound than its sourceContinue reading “The Lion, The Witch, and The Wardrobe at The Curve”

Kinky Boots at The Curve

The Curve continues its tradition of outstanding “Made at Curve” productions with a dazzling revival of Kinky Boots. This adaptation of the 2005 British film, itself inspired by a true story, captures the heart and soul of a struggling Northampton shoe factory that finds salvation in a surprising niche: footwear for drag queens. With aContinue reading “Kinky Boots at The Curve”

Murder on the Orient Express at The Curve

Directed by Lucy Bailey, this version of Agatha Christie’s classic “Murder on the Orient Express” brings Ken Ludwig’s 2017 adaptation of one of the best-known murder mysteries to the stage. The show opens with an unexpectedly haunting chorus of ghostly children’s laughter. It sets an eerie tone that contrasts with the otherwise lighthearted air maintainedContinue reading “Murder on the Orient Express at The Curve”

Dear Evan Hansen – UK Tour at The Curve

The award-winning musical Dear Evan Hansen has returned to the UK stage on a nationwide tour through Spring 2025 under the direction of Adam Penford. This deeply emotional musical follows the journey of a socially anxious high school student, Evan Hansen, as he becomes entangled in a web of lies following a tragic misunderstanding. WhatContinue reading “Dear Evan Hansen – UK Tour at The Curve”

A Chorus Line dazzles at The Curve

After a triumphant run in London and a successful UK tour, Nikolai Foster’s “A Chorus Line” makes a grand return to The Curve. This production, a collaboration with Jonathan Church Theatre Productions and Sadler’s Wells, is a vibrant showcase of talent and storytelling that captivates from start to finish. The show opens with 17 hopefulContinue reading “A Chorus Line dazzles at The Curve”

Here You Come Again at The Curve 

Paul Wills’ chaotic looking set at first glance looks like a maximalists dream, it’s only when Kevin (Steven Webb) clambers through the tiny window that the attic room takes shape – a teeny kitchenette in the corner, a pile of blankets that’s actually a bed, a Christmas tree box that operates as a table. KevinContinue reading “Here You Come Again at The Curve “