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www.curveonline.co.uk/whats-on/shows/whos-afraid-of-virginia-woolf/ Immerse yourself in Edward Albee‘s epoch-defining masterpiece WHO’S AFRAID OF VIRGINIA WOOLF? exclusively at Curve this Autumn.It’s 2am. Locked in a destructive cycle of love and self-loathing, history professor George and his wife Martha return home drunk from a party. As they draw naive young couple Nick and Honey into their bitter and warped world, what starts as a casual nightcap soon turns into a dangerous cocktail of truths and games.Winner of five Tony Awards including Best Play, the 1966 film starring Elizabeth Taylor and Richard Burton won multiple awards, including the British Academy Award for Best Film. Widely regarded as Albee’s most important work, the play is a witty, hugely entertaining, provocative and lacerating study of a marriage in crisis.This?must-see Made at Curve drama is directed by Curve’s Associate Director Cara Nolan (ROAD, PRIDE AND PREJUDICE).Joining the previously announced BAFTA winner and Golden Globe nominee Cathy Tyson (MY FAIR LADY, THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST, Curve) as Martha will be Patrick Robinson (AS YOU LIKE IT, Theatre Royal Bath, CASUALTY, BBC) as George, Martha’s disillusioned husband.Taking on the roles of Nick and Honey, the young couple drawn into George and Martha’s dysfunctional world, will be George Kemp (JACK ABSOLUTE FLIES AGAIN, National Theatre, BRIDGERTON, Netflix) and Tilly Steele (DR WHO, BBC One, VICTORIA, Mammoth/ITV).Truth or illusion – do you know the difference?
Age guidance: 14+ (contains strong language and adult themes including violence)Running time: Approximately 3 hours and 20 minutes (performance includes x2 15 minute intervals)
www.curveonline.co.uk/whats-on/shows/the-sound-of-music-2/Fill your hearts this Christmas with one of the greatest musicals of all time, Rodgers and Hammerstein‘s glorious THE SOUND OF MUSIC.Following the five-star success of our 2024 festive spectacular MY FAIR LADY, Artistic Director Nikolai Foster brings his Made at Curve magic to this beloved musical classic.Leading this year’s cast after charming audiences and critics alike last Christmas will be Molly Lynch as Maria and David Seadon-Young as Captain von Trapp.Maria, a free-spirited novice nun, is sent to look after the rowdy von Trapp children. Defying Captain von Trapp’s strict orders, Maria captures the children’s hearts using creativity and music to educate, inspire and bring order into their lives. Soon the entire family is under the spell of Maria’s unquenchable zest for life and even the Captain’s steely heart begins to soften, as they fall in love.But when Captain von Trapp is commanded to report for duty in the German navy, their Austrian idyll is shattered, as they must flee the Nazis and embark on the most important and dangerous journey of their lives.Marking the 60th anniversary of the film’s release, this heart-warming tale of family, romance and rebellion features a timeless score including Do-Re-Mi, My Favorite Things, Climb Ev’ry Mountain and of course, its soaring title number, The Sound of Music. Book now for this enchanting Christmas treat for the whole family.
Age guidance: 8+
www.curveonline.co.uk/whats-on/shows/aliens-love-panta-claus/The aliens are excited,As tomorrow’s Christmas Day,So instead of stealing underpants,They’re giving them away!This Christmas at Curve join a super-charged rabble of aliens and Santa Claus, as they spread festive knicker cheer across Curve, in our brand-new stage show of Claire Freedman and Ben Cort‘s picture book, ALIENS LOVE PANTA CLAUS.Adapted and lyrics by Chandni Mistry (THE OWL WHO CAME FOR CHRISMTAS), directed by Julia Thomas (GIRAFFES CAN’T DANCE and GEORGE’S MARVELLOUS MEDICINE) and packed with catchy songs and lyrics from Jude Taylor (PIRATES LOVE UNDERPANTS), this magical family adventure will be full of intergalactic joy, starry surprises and rocket fuelled memory-making for all!
ALIENS LOVE PANTA CLAUS is suitable for children (and aliens) aged 3+
www.curveonline.co.uk/whats-on/shows/legally-blonde-2/"Whoever said orange is the new pink was seriously disturbed”The iconic international West End and Broadway smash hit musical comedy LEGALLY BLONDE THE MUSICAL is back in fashion in a huge new Made at Curve production.This ultimate feel-good rom-com, based on the award-winning film starring Reese Witherspoon, follows Elle Woods on her transformation from It Girl fashionista to legal ace at Harvard Law School, all in the name of love. Elle must prove she is more than blonde ambition, swap the changing rooms for the courtroom and learn that ‘being true to yourself never goes out of style.’This must-see show of the season follows hot on the heels of the spectacular success of Director Nikolai Foster‘s KINKY BOOTS, so, bend and snap up your tickets today.
Running time: approximately 2 hours and 25 minutes (including a 20 minute interval)
www.curveonline.co.uk/whats-on/shows/inside-american-pie/So bye-bye, Miss American PieDrove my Chevy to the levee, but the levee was dryYou know the chorus, but do you know the stories behind Don McLean’s ground-breaking song? Written to commemorate the 1959 plane crash that took the lives of American musical icons Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens and The Big Bopper, the song about ‘the day the music died’ is crammed with riddles and references to world-changing events in 20th century history.What led to that tragic night in 1959? How do The Beatles, Bob Dylan, Janis Joplin, and Charles Manson all fit in? Why were the Rolling Stones blamed for a murder? And who was the real Miss American Pie?Direct from Harmony House in Hunter River, Prince Edward Island, Mike Ross and an incredible band of Island musicians unlock the mysteries behind this classic song in a concert experience that’s been thrilling audiences for five years and counting. Combining an iconic setlist – including Janis Joplin’s ‘Piece of my Heart’, Bob Dylan’s ‘The Times they are-a Changin’, The Beatles’ ‘Helter Skelter’ and of course, Don McLean’s American Pie – with remarkable stories, INSIDE AMERICAN PIE will take you on a musical journey from the ‘50s all the way through the ‘60s.You’ll never hear ‘American Pie’ the same way again
Age guidance: 12+Running time: 1 hour and 30 minutes (no interval)Show warnings: Haze, smoke and flashing lights
www.curveonline.co.uk/whats-on/shows/kiss-of-the-spider-woman/Obsession or salvation? One kiss from the Spider Woman can change everything.From the legendary creators of Cabaret and Chicago, KISS OF THE SPIDER WOMAN returns in an electrifying new co-production from Curve, Bristol Old Vic and Mayflower Southampton.In a brutal prison, Molina – condemned for his sexuality, and Valentin – a political prisoner, are forced into an unlikely friendship in the cell they share. To escape their harsh reality, Molina conjures dazzling fantasies of glamorous movies, spinning tales of the seductive and dangerous Spider Woman. As their conditions worsen and the line between truth and fiction blurs, the two men find a deeper connection – one that could cost them everything.Adapted for the stage by Terrence McNally from Manuel Puig’s unforgettable novel, the original Broadway production of KISS OF THE SPIDER WOMAN won seven Tony Awards, including Best Musical and Best Original Score.Now, in its first major UK revival since 1992, this daring new production is directed by Paul Foster (A LITTLE NIGHT MUSIC, Watermill Theatre and KISS ME, KATE, Sheffield Crucible) and stars the phenomenal Anna-Jane Casey (CABARET, BILLY ELLIOT) as Aurora, the legendary actress who plays the Spider Woman.
Age guidance: 15+Running time: Approximately 2 hours and 30 minutes (including a 20 minute interval)Show warnings: Contains adult themes
www.curveonline.co.uk/whats-on/shows/bank-of-dave/“If there’s one thing we can all agree on, it’s this: everybody hates bankers.”BANK OF DAVE: THE MUSICAL is a home-grown, brand-new British musical – bursting with northern grit, laugh-out-loud humour and what Dave himself calls “the best songs in any musical ever.”This feel-good show tells the true-ish story of Dave Fishwick: Burnley born and bred, and no ordinary man. A self-made millionaire, Dave spent years helping local people and small businesses when hard-nosed banks turned them away. Frustrated by the system, he has an idea… set up his own bank and put the profits straight back into his community.With posh but principled lawyer Hugh at his side, Dave swaps Burnley for London to take on the banking bigwigs and fight for a fairer deal. But will the fat cats of the City make way for Dave’s dreams?From Sunday Times bestseller to Netflix’s #1 UK film, Dave’s inspiring underdog story now bursts onto the stage as a laugh-out-loud British musical packed with heart, humour and cracking new music.BANK OF DAVE: THE MUSICAL is directed by Artistic Director Nikolai Foster (KINKY BOOTS, A CHORUS LINE) with book by Rob Madge (MY SON’S A QUEER (BUT WHAT CAN YOU DO?), CABARET), music by Pippa Cleary (THE GREAT BRITISH BAKE OFF MUSICAL, THE SECRET DIARY OF ADRIAN MOLE AGED 13¾ – THE MUSICAL) and lyrics by Madge and Cleary.‘The humour of The Full Monty with the spirit of Billy Elliot, but with a few more ba*tard bankers, and an unlikely hero from Burnley!’ – Dave Fishwick
Show guidance: contains strong language and sexual content
By CarOn arrival into Leicester, follow signs for the Cultural Quarter and Curve. If you are using a satellite navigation system to reach us, please enter the postcode LE1 1SB.By BusAll Leicestershire bus services have stops within a 3 to 10 minute walk of Curve. Services that stop on or near Charles Street, Humberstone Gate or at Haymarket Bus Station are the closest.Regional bus services terminate at St Margaret’s Bus Station, Gravel Street, LE1 3AG (12 minutes walk from Curve).By TrainLeicester Train Station is less than 10 minutes walk away via Charles Street.
To find the NCP car park next to Curve using Sat Nav, please use the postcode: LE1 1TQ.
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Curve is one of the UK's leading producing theatres. We believe everyone who lives, works or learns in our city should have access to great art and culture. Each year over 750,000 people engage with Curve through performances and projects at our home in Leicester, across the UK and internationally. Under the leadership of Chief Executive Chris Stafford and Artistic Director Nikolai Foster, Curve has developed an international reputation for producing, programming and touring a bold and diverse programme of musicals, plays, new work, dance and opera. Curve-originated productions are frequently seen in London's West End, and in addition to our celebrated Made at Curve productions created here, we collaborate regularly with some of the world’s leading artists and theatre producers, launching tours and transfers from our iconic home in Leicester.Recent Made at Curve productions and co-productions include The Wizard of Oz (transferring to the London Palladium), Frantic Assembly’s Othello, the award-winning new UK production of Billy Elliot the Musical and a national tour of The Color Purple. This year, we are excited to present 42nd Street with Sadler’s Wells, open the first ever UK and Ireland tour of the multi-award-winning Come From Away and create an unmissable new production of Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber’s legendary musical Evita. All of this is presented alongside a dynamic mix of community engagement, artist development and learning programmes, which firmly places audiences, artists and communities at the heart of everything we do.
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