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Greatest Days at the Curve 

Greatest Days is the latest jukebox musical to be doing the rounds, touring the UK throughout 2023. Rather than telling the tale of the band – as dramatic and as apt as that would be given the show was previously known as The Band – Greatest Days, written by award winning Tim Firth, focuses onContinue reading “Greatest Days at the Curve “

The Boy Who Sailed the Ocean in an Armchair at The Curve 

The National Youth Music Theatre returns to the Curve with the world premiere of The Boy Who Sailed the Ocean in an Armchair, a new musical based on the novel by Lara Williamson.  The musical is written by Jordan Li-Smith, who in a very relatable moment picked the book in a charity shop for itsContinue reading “The Boy Who Sailed the Ocean in an Armchair at The Curve “

The SpongeBob Musical at The Curve

The musical adaption of The Spongebob Musical launched in 2016, and now embarks on its premiere UK tour, stopping at The Curve, Leicester until 15th July. The 1999 TV show has proven so immensely popular, that despite never seeing an episode the characters are familiar and storyline easy to follow. Written by Kyle Jarrow, the storyContinue reading “The SpongeBob Musical at The Curve”

Unexpected Twist at The Curve

Children’s author Michael Rosen revived Dicken’s 19th century novel for the modern day in 2018, and now his retelling is brought to life by The Children’s Theatre Partnership. A blend of classic literature with 21st century attitude, Unexpected Twist has been adapted for the stage by BAFTA award winning playwright Roy Williams. Directed by JamesContinue reading “Unexpected Twist at The Curve”