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”
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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”
A Lavish Revival of My Fair Lady at The Curve
Running until 4th January 2025, this Made at Curve Christmas production dazzles with stunning design, spirited performances, and a vibrant sense of theatricality.
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”
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