Public: The Musical arrives at Leicester’s Curve with a simple but promising premise: four complete strangers become trapped in a public bathroom.
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Bank of Dave: The Musical at The Curve
A big-hearted musical that knows exactly what it is
The Bodyguard tours at the Curve
This touring production at The Curve grabs your attention from the opening seconds and barely loosens its grip for the rest of the evening.
Kiss of the Spider Woman at the Curve
The first major UK revival of Kiss of the Spider Woman in over three decades proves as unsettling as it is compelling.
The Sound of Music at The Curve
The Curve’s new staging of The Sound of Music revisits the Rodgers and Hammerstein classic with unexpected shadows.
Calamity Jane at The Curve
Calamity Jane, the classic musical comedy based on the Doris Day film, returns in a spirited new production at The Curve.
The Tina Turner musical at The Curve
Another musical biopic, another story of hardship and triumph—Tina – The Tina Turner Musical at the Curve Theatre offers a stirring portrayal of the trials and triumphs of one of music’s most beloved icons. Chronicling Turner’s life from humble beginnings in Nutbush, Tennessee, through her turbulent years with the Ike & Tina Turner Revue, toContinue reading “The Tina Turner musical at The Curve”
& Juliet tour at The Curve
The UK tour of & Juliet at The Curve is a vibrant and exhilarating reinvention of Shakespeare’s Romeo & Juliet, bursting with energy, humour, and anthemic pop hits. This jukebox musical reimagines Juliet’s fate, exploring what would happen if she took control of her own story rather than meet her tragic end. The twist? Shakespeare’sContinue reading “& Juliet tour at The Curve”
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”