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WELCOME TO THIS NEW SEASON AT This programme of work marks a new chapter for the team here and is our first season together as Chief Executive and Artistic Director. We believe great theatre should be for everybody and we hope you agree there is something for everyone to enjoy in this season. We know Leicester loves musicals and epic plays and alongside well-known shows, we are thrilled to be presenting new work from some of the most exciting artists from across the UK. Who knows, one day we could create the next West Side Story or A Streetcar Named Desire here at Curve! Offstage, a wide range of courses, workshops and activities continue to evolve, from our Curve Young Company to conferencing and exhibitions and family days. Regular updates on how you can get involved are posted on our website. It feels like an exciting time to be creating theatre for our audiences in the region and working with our young people, communities and artists. Let us know what you think, what you like and what we can do better. Come and be part of the journey with us. Chris Stafford Chief Executive
Nikolai Foster Artistic Director
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KING CHARLES III TUE 26 – SAT 30 JAN
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LORD OF THE FLIES TUE 9 – SAT 13 FEB
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A GIRL IS A HALF-FORMED THING THU 11 – SAT 13 FEB
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INTO THE HOODS: REMIXED MON 14 – TUE 15 MAR
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AN INSPECTOR CALLS THU 17 – WED 23 MAR
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DINOSAUR ZOO
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PERFORMANCE TIMES
Mon – Sat 7.30pm Wed & Sat 2.15pm (excl. Wed 2, Wed 23 & Wed 30 Dec) Wed 2 Dec 7pm Tue 22 Dec 2.15pm & 7.30pm Thu 24 & Thu 31 Dec 2.15pm only
TICKETS FRI 27 NOV – SAT 16 JAN • THEATRE Let us transport you to Victorian London this Christmas for this timeless tale about the boy who asked for more. After escaping the workhouse, young orphan boy Oliver quickly finds himself alone on the bleak streets of London. When he befriends the mischievous Artful Dodger, Oliver is introduced to the art of pickpocketing, but could his new lifestyle lead him to discovering his mysterious past?
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Based on Charles Dickens’ classic novel, Oliver! is one of the most successful musicals of all time and has a sensational score that includes such classics as Food, Glorious Food, You’ve Got to Pick-a-Pocket or Two, Where Is Love? and I’d Do Anything.
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In Curve’s brand new production of Lionel Bart’s multi-award winning musical, Director Paul Kerryson will be joined by Choreographer Andrew Wright, Musical Director Ben Atkinson and Set Designer Matt Kinley, to bring you another must-see family favourite.
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Consider Yourself in for a treat this Christmas!
RELAXED PERFORMANCE
DIRECTOR PAUL KERRYSON CHOREOGRAPHER ANDREW WRIGHT MUSICAL DIRECTOR BEN ATKINSON SET DESIGNER MATT KINLEY COSTUME DESIGNER TAKIS LIGHTING DESIGNER BRUNO POET SOUND DESIGNER AVGOUSTOS PSILLAS CHILDREN’S CASTING DIRECTOR JO HAWES
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ADULT THEATRE DAY Wed 16 Dec
SIGNED PERFORMANCE AUDIO DESCRIBED & TOUCH TOUR
Mon 21 Dec 7.30pm & Sat 2 Jan 2.15pm
CAPTIONED PERFORMANCE Thu 7 Jan
Sat 9 Jan 2.15pm
DEMENTIA FRIENDLY PERFORMANCE Wed 13 Jan 2.15pm
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A CURVE AND ROSE THEATRE KINGSTON PRODUCTION
ADAPTOR DAVID WOOD DIRECTOR NIKOLAI FOSTER
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“A real witch could smell you across the street… to a witch, you would smell like fresh dog droppings!” WED 9 DEC – SUN 10 JAN • STUDIO This Christmas, Roald Dahl’s scariest book is brought to life in a tremendously terrifying treat for the whole family. Witches absolutely detest children. They find them revolting and are planning to wipe them out like weasels! They want to squish them and squiggle them and make them disappear. But one brave young boy and his grandmother have a plan to get rid of the witches for good… if only they can avoid being turned into mice. Directed by Curve Artistic Director, Nikolai Foster, The Witches features a hugely talented cast of actor-musicians and mind-boggling illusions that will leave you flabbergasted! The Witches contains stupendously scary bits and is recommended for children aged 7+ and their brave grown-ups.
PERFORMANCE TIMES
Previews 10am & 1.30pm (plus 7pm on Sat 12 Dec) Mon (21 Dec only) 11.30am & 3.30pm Tue 7pm (plus 1.30pm on 22 & 29 Dec) Wed (23 & 30 Dec only) 11.30am & 3.30pm Wed (16 Dec & 6 Jan only) 7pm (plus 1.30pm 16 Dec) Thu 1.30pm (plus 10am 17 Dec & 7pm 7 Jan) Thu 31 Dec 11.30am & 3.30pm Fri 3.30pm 1 Jan & 7pm 8 Jan Sat (exc. 26 Dec) 1.30pm & 7pm (plus 3pm 26 Dec) Sun 12pm
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SIGNED PERFORMANCE Sun 20 Dec 12 noon
RELAXED PERFORMANCE Sun 3 Jan 12 noon
AUDIO DESCRIBED PERFORMANCE Wed 6 Jan 7pm
CAPTIONED PERFORMANCE Sat 9 Jan 1.30pm
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PERFORMANCE TIMES Tue – Sat 7.30pm Wed & Sat 2.15pm TICKETS £28*– £13*
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BY MIKE BARTLETT RUPERT GOOLD WITH WHITNEY MOSERY
TUE 26 – SAT 30 JAN • THEATRE Following a sold-out run at the Almeida Theatre and a critically acclaimed West End season, Mike Bartlett’s multi award-winning new play King Charles III comes to Leicester. The Queen is dead. After a lifetime of waiting, Prince Charles ascends the throne with Camilla by his side. As William, Kate and Harry look on, Charles prepares for the future of power that lies before him…but how to rule? Directed by the Almeida Theatre’s artistic director Rupert Goold, this ‘bracingly provocative and outrageously entertaining new play’ (The Independent) explores the people underneath the crowns, the unwritten rules of our democracy, and the conscience of Britain’s most famous family. Book now for the must-see play of the year.
WINNER
Critics Circle Award BEST NEW PLAY 2015
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Olivier Award BEST NEW PLAY 2015
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PERFORMANCE TIMES Thu 7.30pm Fri 8pm Sat 2pm, 5pm & 8pm TICKETS £26* – £12.50* THU 4 – SAT 6 FEB • THEATRE Showcasing the finest in traditional circus craft and skill, Cirque Berserk brings this treasured form of live entertainment bang up-to-date in a jaw-dropping spectacular – created especially for the the for theatre. theatre. Blending contemporary cirque circus skills skills with with thrilling thrilling stunt stunt action, action, this astoundingly this astoundingly talented talented international international troupe troupe includes includes overover thirty thirty jugglers, acrobats, aerialists, dancers, musicians, death-defying stunt men and of course the award-winning clown, Tweedy. The show also features the world’s most dangerous circus act - the legendary motorcycle ‘Globe of Death’.
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PERFORMANCE TIMES Tue – Sat 7.30pm Wed, Thu & Sat 2.15pm TICKETS £32.50* – £14.50*
TUE 9 – SAT 13 FEB • THEATRE William Golding’s 20th century classic Lord of the Flies explodes onto the stage in a remarkable production direct from London’s award-winning Regent’s Park Theatre, creators of the recent smash-hit, To Kill a Mockingbird. When a group of schoolboys survive a catastrophic plane crash, what starts as a desert island adventure quickly descends into a struggle for survival in a darkly sinister world of superstition and immorality. Playing to sell out audiences during its original run, this acclaimed production is guaranteed to grip from start to finish. Recommended for ages 11+
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MASS MOVEMENT SUN 7 FEB, 7.30PM • THEATRE This annual sell-out event is an insight into the wealth of dance and creativity in the county and provides talented young people an opportunity to showcase their work. With a live selection panel, selected groups from this event will go on to perform at the Midlands Youth Dance Festival in Birmingham and potentially onto the national event held in Salford. TICKETS £9* DISCOUNTED TICKETS £7* Under 16s 15% off for Members Discounts are subject to availability and are restricted to certain areas and performances
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LAUGHLINES COMEDY ENTERTAINMENT
ANNE REID
IN A NEW KEY WED 17 FEB, 7.45PM • STUDIO “I love to sing!” Anne Reid and her musical director Jason Carr present an evening of songs and stories, music and memories including filming with Daniel Craig, performing Shakespeare at Buckingham Palace and making Last Tango in Halifax! Reid is one of Britain’s most-loved and respected actors and star of the very popular Last Tango in Halifax, Ladies of Letters, Dinnerladies and The Mother. TICKETS £20* – £16* DISCOUNTED TICKETS £2.50 off for over 60s and registered unemployed £4 off for Groups 10+ 15% off for Members Discounts are subject to availability and are restricted to certain areas and performances
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A LIVE SITUATION COMEDY DINING EXPERIENCE BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND
DEL & RODNEY – THE COMEDY DINNER SHOW MON 8 – THU 11 FEB, 7.15PM • SEMINAR ROOMS Your hosts for this hilarious evening of pure theatrical improvisational comedy and caricature are the crème brûlée of Peckham and look like Del, Rodney, Uncle Albert and friends.
RENÉ & EDITH – THE COMEDY DINNER SHOW FRI 12 & SAT 13 FEB, 7.15PM & SAT 13 FEB 2.30PM • SEMINAR ROOMS Be transported back to the 1940’s as René, Edith and the loving waitress Yvette, perform this live comedy dinner theatre show as if you were on set in the famous Café René. With funny live songs, laughter, music, and interaction, this promises an evening of side-splitting entertainment as well as a great meal, one of the most enjoyable dining experiences you will ever have! TICKETS £39.50* DISCOUNTED TICKETS £35 Groups 10+ 15% off for Members Discounts are subject to availability and are restricted to certain areas and performances
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PICK OF THE FEST Featuring Nish Kumar and Tom Allen
SAT 6 FEB, 7.45PM • STUDIO
ROMESH RANGANATHAN: IRRATIONAL TUE 9 FEB, 7.45PM • STUDIO Romesh Ranganathan’s brand new show explores the rationality of his worldview. Irrational will see Romesh examine the issues close to his heart and explain why everyone else is wrong about them.
Not sure what to see as part of the festival this year? We’ve taken away some of the pain of looking through all the 600+ shows with a handpicked “Ranganathan’s punchlines selection of comedians giving are sharper and funnier you a taste of what’s to come as than many of his peers” part of the main comedy festival. The Guardian TICKETS £14* 15% off for Members
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CAT (THE PLAY!!!) Written by Jamie Beamish & Richard Hardwick
SUN 14 FEB, 4PM & 7.45PM • STUDIO Dave was in the original cast of Cats. On opening night he was sacked. He was not a happy pussy... After sold out runs in Ireland and the 2014 Edinburgh Fringe Festival, this brand new comedy about the greatest musical theatre star that never got to shine finally makes it to Leicester. Starring Gerard McCarthy (Beautiful Thing at Curve) as Dave, CAT (the play!!!) isn’t so much a love letter to musical theatre... more a death threat! Not for the faint hearted: contains high kicks & swearing! TICKETS £12* – £8* £2.50 off for over 60s and registered unemployed £2 off for Groups 10+ 15% off for Members
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ADAM HILLS: CLOWN HEART MON 15 FEB, 8PM • THEATRE Adam Hills (host of Channel 4’s groundbreaking The Last Leg) has fast become one of the most popular comedians in the UK. His combination of positive, uplifting comedy and rampant spontaneity has seen him receive numerous awards, glowing reviews and a legion of fans around the world. TICKETS £21*
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BRIAN CONLEY: ALIVE AND DANGEROUS SAT 20 FEB, 8PM • THEATRE The multi-talented and irrepressible Brian Conley returns to the stage in this all-new show. Showcasing his many talents, there’ll be singing, laughs, and much, much more in this latest variety show from one of Britain’s most loved performers.
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STEVE HALL: ZEBRA
WED 17 FEB, 8.45PM • THEATRE That bloke. You know. The Irish guy. No, not the bald one. The other one. You know him. The one Carol from work really likes. Wait, that might be Jason Byrne. Anyway. Funny chap. Has a new show! TICKETS £20* 15% off for Members
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FRI 19 FEB, 7.45PM • STUDIO The best-educated third of beloved Fringe losers We Are Klang, and one of the main writers on Russell Howard’s Good News, Steve has opened for Russell Howard and Lee Mack on tour, and was the first ever standup guest on Good News.
OLD FOLKS TELLING JOKES Hosted by Arthur Smith
SAT 20 FEB, 7.45PM • STUDIO A showcase of comedians aged over 55. A sell out as part of past Dave’s Leicester Comedy Festivals, and a huge hit at Edinburgh Fringe and The Pleasance (London). This show proves that the old ones can be the best… TICKETS £14* 15% off for Members
COMEDY HEAVEN SUN 21 FEB, 7.30PM THEATRE
“Hilarious ... a wonderful set of stand-up vignettes” Guardian
Hosted by Mark Olver, the spectacular finale show for Dave’s Leicester Comedy Festival 2016, in aid of Amnesty International and Prostaid. Some of the best acts from the festival gather to raise money for good causes and see the festival out in style.
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A GIRL IS A HALFFORMED THING BY EIMEAR MCBRIDE ADAPTED FOR THE STAGE BY ANNIE RYAN THU 11 – SAT 13 FEB • STUDIO Winner of a Fringe First Award and the Amnesty International Freedom of Expression Award This startling adaptation of Eimear McBride’s award-winning novel, A Girl is a Half-formed Thing follows the inner narrative of a girl from the womb to age twenty. Told with vivid intensity and originality, this is a character of astonishing resilience and intelligence, someone determined to make sense of things amidst the deprivation of her Irish childhood. Rebellious and unrelenting with biting wit and brilliant spark, McBride writes with an urgency and honesty that is totally electric in performance. Featuring award-winning actress Aoife Duffin (The Stage Acting Award, Edinburgh 2015), A Girl is a Half-formed Thing is a brave, moving and unforgettable theatrical experience. Contains violent and sexually explicit material, including strong language. Recommended for ages 18+
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“One of the best stage adaptations of a novel you are likely to see” The Sunday Times (Irish Edition)
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“Aoife Duffin’s fearless performance leaves your spluttering in admiration” The Sunday Times (UK Edition) Supported by Culture Ireland as part of the Ireland 2016 Centenary Programme.
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PERFORMANCE TIMES Tue 2.30pm & 7pm (previews) Wed 5.30pm Thu 2.30pm & 7pm Fri 5.30pm Sat 10.30am & 2.30pm TICKETS £24* – £12.50*
ADAPTED FOR THE STAGE BY EMMA REEVES DIRECTOR SALLY COOKSON TUE 16 – SAT 20 FEB • THEATRE From best-selling author Jacqueline Wilson, the tale of plucky Hetty Feather is brought thrillingly to life on stage in this Olivier Award nominated production.
DISCOUNTED TICKETS Previews £15* – £12.50* £15 Under 18s school groups £15 for Groups 10+ 15% off for Members Discounts are subject to availability and are restricted to certain areas and performances
Enjoying a sold out run in the West End, delighting audiences and critics with its beautiful story-telling, original songs and live music, circus skills and a huge heart, Hetty Feather is a terrific adventure story and the perfect treat for the whole family.
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FOLIE À DEUX
MARK THOMAS
TUE 16 FEB, 8PM • STUDIO
WED 24 FEB, 7.45PM • STUDIO
Insanity, electricity and love collide in a sonic voyage into the shared psychosis known as folie à deux, where a delusion is transmitted from one person to another.
Following last year’s sold out show, Mark Thomas returns with Trespass. Including his usual odd mix of theatre, stand up, activism, a dash of journalism and dollop of mayhem. Asking the questions: If the ramblers of the 1930’s were here now what would they do to open up the cities? How do we turn the skyscrapers and corporate squares into our playgrounds? Mark sets out to try and carve a small space in the urban world where mischief and random chance can lurk. No one knows where this show is going to end up. Recommended for ages 16+
A woman is struggling to connect with her lover. He believes that the pylon outside their house has a special power. His delusion passes on to her and, as sparks fly, their madness takes hold. Part staged performance, part concept album, Folie à Deux is a lyrical investigation into love and loneliness within a relationship. Songs are woven together for two singers, an acoustic harp and a specially created electro-magnetic harp. Folie à Deux is a collaboration between British composer Emily Hall, Icelandic writer Sjón (lyricist to Björk) and features vocals from jazz artist Sofia Jernberg and tenor Finnur Bjarnason.
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OUTINGS
2FACED DANCE COMPANY
BY MATTHEW BALDWIN AND THOMAS HESCOTT
DREAMING IN CODE
THU 25 – FRI 26 FEB, 7.45PM • STUDIO
WED 2 MAR, 7.45PM • STUDIO
The world’s first show based on coming-out stories premiered to huge acclaim at the Edinburgh Fringe, and has since delighted audiences around the UK.
“Dreams are true while they last, and do we not live in dreams?”
Outings is a powerful, funny and confessional collation of over 20 true-life tales created by award-winning writers. The show is performed by a rotating cast of four actors, with previous stars including Simon Callow, Andrew HaydenSmith, Hardeep Singh Kohli, Sharon Horgan and Rev Richard Coles. Inspired by recent high-profile ‘comings out’ by stars of stage, screen and sports, the show celebrates the lives of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people from around the world, exploring how they came out and what effect it has had on them.
“An impressive production… Extraordinary” The Observer TICKETS £16* – £12* DISCOUNTED TICKETS £2.50 off for over 60s and registered unemployed £2.50 off for Groups 10+ 15% off for Members
Award-winning choreographer Tamsin Fitzgerald and Eddie Kay for Frantic Assembly present Dreaming in Code, an explosive and visceral double-bill performed by one of the UK’s most innovative male dance companies. Featuring a breath-taking collision of kinetically charged dance and theatre, with music by Angus MacRae and Tony-nominated composer Alex Baranowski, 2Faced Dance Company explore what the future could look like in this powerful and fearless work. Exhilarating, heartbreaking, devastating and joyful, this is one not to be missed! TICKETS £16* – £12* DISCOUNTED TICKETS £2.50 off for over 60s and registered unemployed £4 off for Groups 10+ £4 off or under 18s school groups 15% off for Members Discounts are subject to availability and are restricted to certain areas and performances
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PRODUCTION
DIRECTOR NIKOLAI FOSTER
PERFORMANCE TIMES Mon – Sat 7.30pm Wed & Sat 2.15pm Thu 10 Mar 7pm
TICKETS THU 3 – SAT 12 MAR • THEATRE Breakfast at Tiffany’s, the classic tale of Holly Golightly written by Truman Capote and so memorably portrayed by Audrey Hepburn in the iconic 1961 film, is being given a new lease of life as a stage play with music in a sparkling, sophisticated production starring the multi award-winning Pixie Lott as Holly. Adapted by Pulitzer Prize finalist and Tony and Olivier Award-winning playwright Richard Greenberg and directed by Nikolai Foster, this tale of vivacious, good-time girl Holly Golightly and her fantastical existence in 1940s New York City, is told through the eyes of a young writer, completely fascinated by this exquisite extrovert who every woman wants to be, and every man wants to be with. With memorable songs from the era, this stylish production is set to capture the hearts of audiences and sparkle like a diamond in a Tiffany’s window.
£38* – £18.50*
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PUBLIC DRESS REHEARSAL Thu 3 Mar 2pm (TBC)
AFTER SHOW DISCUSSION Fri 11 Mar 7.30pm
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KALI THEATRE
THE DISHONOURED
PERFORMANCE TIMES Thu – Sat 7.45pm
BY AAMINA AHMAD DIRECTOR JANET STEEL
TICKETS £16* – £12*
THU 10 MAR – SAT 12 MAR • STUDIO
DISCOUNTED TICKETS £12* 16 – 26 yrs £2 off for Groups 10+ 241 for Members on Thu 10 Mar 15% off for Members (Fri & Sat)
Surrounded by lies and deceit, how do you work out who is telling the truth? When highly decorated war hero, Colonel Tariq joins the intelligence agency, his rise to the top seems assured. But in his first case he discovers a CIA agent has killed a young prostitute and a diplomatic crisis erupts. As the two nations negotiate, angry mobs take to the streets and he is caught up in a national scandal. Tariq is instructed to eliminate the only witness and instigate a cover up, trapping him in a terrible moral dilemma. As his professional ambition and private life collide, he must make a life changing decision that will have far reaching consequences for the future of his family and his country. Award-winning Kali has a reputation for putting challenging issues on stage to create engaging and inspiring new theatre.
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Praise for Kali Theatre’s previous work includes:
“The most enjoyable inventive piece of theatre I’ve seen this year.” The Guardian on Behna “A compelling and engaging production, of this poignantly profound and insightful piece.” What’s On Stage on Mustafa
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PERFORMANCE TIMES Sat 19 Mar (previews) 4pm & 8.30pm Mon – Thu 7.45pm Fri 5.30pm & 8.30pm Sat 26 Mar 4pm & 7.45pm TICKETS £22* – £16* DISCOUNTED TICKETS Previews (Sat 19 Mar) £12* £18* 16 – 26 yrs £2.50 off for over 60s and registered unemployed £4 off for Groups 10+ 15% off for Members
THE GROUNDBREAKING BROADWAY MUSICAL SAT 19 – SAT 26 MAR • STUDIO Green Day’s explosive, award-winning Broadway musical American Idiot, blasts on tour, direct from a hugely successful London run. The story of three boyhood friends, each searching for meaning in a post 9-11 world, American Idiot features the music of Green Day with the lyrics of its lead singer Billie Joe Armstrong and book by Billie Joe Armstrong and Michael Mayer. Winner of two Tony Awards® and the 2010 Grammy Award winner for Best Musical Show Album, American Idiot includes the songs Boulevard of Broken Dreams, 21 Guns, Wake Me Up When September Ends, Holiday and the blockbuster title track American Idiot from Green Day’s 2004 Grammy Awardwinning, multi-platinum album. Also included are songs from Green Day’s 2009 release 21st Century Breakdown, and an unreleased love song, When It’s Time.
Discounts are subject to availability and are restricted to certain areas and performances
SHOW DINING & HOSPITALITY PACKAGES AVAILABLE Produced by David Hutchinson and Phillip Rowntree for Sell A Door Theatre Company and Stephen McGill Productions. Presented by arrangement with Josef Weinberger Limited on behalf of Music Theatre International of New York.
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MON 14 – TUE 15 MAR • THEATRE A Zoonation Dance Company and Curve Co-Commission Into the Hoods: Remixed is the newly revamped version of the awardwinning West End production. The much-loved show returns to the stage with all the wit and charm of the original, updated for 2015 with new choreography, a remixed soundtrack and fresh designs. Set in the ‘Ruff Endz Estate’, the story follows two lost school children who have been tasked to find an iPhone as white as milk, trainers as pure as gold, a hoodie as red as blood and some weave as yellow as corn. Along the way, they meet DJ Spinderella, wannabe singer Lil Red, vivacious rapper Rap On Zel, budding music producer Jaxx and embark upon a storybook adventure into the heart of a pulsating community. Co-produced with Sadler’s Wells Theatre, co-commissioned by Curve, Leicester, and supported by the National Lottery through Arts Council England.
“The massively talented ZooNation are genuinely mesmerising. Standing ovation stuff” Metro
PERFORMANCE TIMES Mon 7.30pm Tue 2.30pm & 7.30pm TICKETS £24*– £12.50* DISCOUNTED TICKETS £10* Under 16s £15* 16 – 26 yrs £2.50 off for Groups 10+ 15% off for Members Discounts are subject to availability and are restricted to certain areas and performances
AFTER SHOW DISCUSSION Tue 15 Mar 2.30pm
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THE NATIONAL THEATRE PRODUCTION
J.B. PRIESTLEY’S CLASSIC THRILLER
AN INSPECTOR CALLS THU 17 – WED 23 MAR • THEATRE
WINNER OF 19 MAJOR AWARDS From Stephen Daldry, the Oscar nominated Director of The Reader, The Hours and Billy Elliot, comes the multi award-winning West End production of J.B. Priestley’s classic thriller, An Inspector Calls. Hailed as the theatrical event of our generation winning more awards than any other play in history, this landmark production from the National Theatre has thrilled audiences in the West End, on Broadway and throughout the world with its epic and wildly imaginative staging, raw emotion, evocative score, lashing rain and chilling suspense. When Inspector Goole arrives unexpectedly at the prosperous Birling family home, their peaceful dinner party is shattered by his investigations into the death of a young woman. His startling revelations shake the very foundations of their lives and challenge us all to examine our consciences.
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PERFORMANCE TIMES Mon – Sat 7.30pm Tue, Wed, Fri & Sat 2.15pm (No performances on Sun 20 Mar) TICKETS £28* – £13* DISCOUNTED TICKETS £16* Under 16s £18* 16 – 26 yrs £2.50 off for over 60s and registered unemployed £15 Under 18s school groups £15 for Groups 10+ 15% off for Members Discounts are subject to availability and are restricted to certain areas and performances
AUDIO DESCRIBED PERFORMANCE Sat 19 Mar 2.15pm AFTER SHOW DISCUSSION Tue 22 Mar 2.15pm SHOW DINING & HOSPITALITY PACKAGES AVAILABLE
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“Superbly tense. Breathtaking daring & faultless execution” Daily Telegraph
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“Visually astonishing” Daily Express
“Spectacular” Mail on Sunday
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“Epic” Sunday Express
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THE GOSPEL VARIETY SHOWCASE SAT 5 MAR, 7PM • STUDIO An evening of gospel performance bringing local and national gospel artists to the city of Leicester. The show will include music, spoken word, singing, dance and drumming, bringing this infectious genre to light. If you’ve never been to a gospel event before, now is the time to give it a try. A great family night where even the audience has the potential to become a part of the show.
TICKETS £8*– £6* DISCOUNTED TICKETS 15% off for Members Discounts are subject to availability and are restricted to certain areas and performances
ENJOY GREAT
SAVINGS WHEN YOU BRING A
GROUP OF 10 OR MORE
Benefits also include: • Option to reserve now and pay later • Pay no transaction fee • Priority booking • Add hospitality packages for your group • Book via a dedicated Group Sales Executive
To book for your group call Andrea Casey or Lesley Perry on 0116 242 3583 or email groupbookings@curvetheatre.co.uk
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PERFORMANCE TIME Mon 10.30, 1.30pm, 4.30pm Wed 10.30am & 1.30pm TICKETS £14* – £10* DISCOUNTED TICKETS £2 off for Groups 10+ 15% off for Members MON 28 & WED 30 MAR • THEATRE DARE TO GET UP CLOSE AND PERSONAL! Back by popular demand, Dinosaur Zoo returns to Leicester, now introducing the Tyrannosaurus Rex to the stage. Dinosaur Zoo brings these awesome prehistoric creatures to life as you’ve never seen them before. From cute baby dinos to teeth-gnashing giants, marvel and interact with extraordinary life-like dinosaurs in this imaginative and hilarious live show. But watch out. Not all of these ravenous reptiles are as tame as they seem… Direct from the West End, Dinosaur Zoo is fast becoming a world-wide phenomenon, offering guaranteed fun for all the family. Book now for this truly dinosaursome live show.
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“Puppet-tastic! Thoroughly entertaining. A delight” Time Out, Critic’s Choice
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“Fabulous. Any dino lover over 3 should not miss it!” Libby Purves, BBC Radio 4
Running Time: Show 50 mins plus 15 mins meat & greet
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PERFORMANCE TIMES Mon 1pm & 3pm Tue – Sat 11am & 1pm TICKETS £14*– £12*
MON 28 MAR – SAT 2 APR • STUDIO From the moment his tall, red and white striped hat appears around the door, Sally and her brother know that The Cat in the Hat is the funniest, most mischievous cat they have ever met. With the trickiest of tricks and craziest of ideas, he turns a rainy afternoon into an amazing adventure. But what will mum find when she gets home? Based on the much loved book by Dr Seuss, The Cat in the Hat is a lively and engaging first theatre experience for young children aged 3+. Expect towering hats, mischief and fun that is funny!
DISCOUNTED TICKETS £10 Groups 10+ £10 Under 18s school groups 15% off for Members Discounts are subject to availability and are restricted to certain areas and performances
★★★★
“Triumphs as the maestro of mischief” The Stage
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“A sharp, vibrant and deliciously daft story told beautifully and perfectly for children... brimming with energy and childish laughs.” Broadway Baby
Play originally produced by the National Theatre of Great Britain. Adapted and originally directed by Katie Mitchell. Presented by arrangement with Josef Weinberger Limited on behalf of Music Theatre International of New York.
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WED 30 MAR – SAT 2 APR • THEATRE Step back in time to the dance halls, working men’s clubs and recording studios of the ‘60s where the legend of Tom Jones was born: a Valleys boy with a heart-stopping voice who dreamed of making the big time, no matter what it took. This inspirational story of self-belief and determination is performed live on stage by a phenomenal cast of actors and musicians, celebrating an ordinary man with an extraordinary talent who became a superstar on a world stage. Featuring hits of the era including Ghost Riders in the Sky, Spanish Harlem and Lucille, we track Tom’s climb to stardom. Ending with some the hits that made him one of the most charismatic stars of the day: It’s Not Unusual, Delilah, Green, Green Grass of Home, What’s New Pusseycat and more. Contains strong language. Recommended for ages 12+
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PERFORMANCE TIME Wed – Sat 7.30pm Thu & Sat 2.15pm TICKETS £32.50* – £14.50* DISCOUNTED TICKETS £16* Under 16s £18* 16 – 26 yrs £2.50 off for over 60s and registered unemployed £4 off for Groups 10+ 15% off for Members Discounts are subject to availability and are restricted to certain areas and performances
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A CURVE, BELGRADE THEATRE COVENTRY AND WATFORD PALACE THEATRE CO-PRODUCTION
“We eat together, we fight together, we die together.” WRITER ISHY DIN DIRECTOR SUBA DAS
PERFORMANCE TIMES
Mon – Sat 7.45pm, Thu & Sat 2.30pm Thu 21 Apr 7pm
FRI 8 APR – SAT 23 APR • STUDIO
TICKETS
October 1914, Ypres, Belgium. The British forces, bolstered by huge numbers of volunteer soldiers from across the Empire have suffered massive casualties in one of the first bloody battles of The Great War.
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As a sole survivor on the battlefield holds off the advancing enemy troops, a group of South Asian and British soldiers seek refuge in an abandoned barn. Over the course of a single night, this group of men must confront their fears and find a way to come together if they are to survive. Inspired by the real life story of Khuddadad Khan, the first South Asian soldier to be awarded a Victoria Cross for his extraordinary bravery at the First Battle of Ypres, this explosive new play by acclaimed playwright Ishy Din honours the contribution of the million South Asian soldiers who fought alongside their British brothers during the First World War; and is directed by Curve Associate Director Suba Das. DESIGNER ISLA SHAW
£18* – £12* Previews (8 – 13 Apr) All tickets £10* £10* Under 16s £12* 16 – 26 years £2.50 off for over 60s and registered unemployed £10 under 18s school groups £10 Groups 10+ 15% off for Members
AFTER SHOW DISCUSSION Thu 14, Thu 21 Apr 2.30pm
ADULT THEATRE DAY Thu 14 Apr 10.30am
SIGNED PERFORMANCE Wed 20 Apr 7.45pm
AUDIO DESCRIBED PERFORMANCE Thu 21 Apr, 2.30pm
RELAXED PERFORMANCE Thu 21 Apr, 7pm
CAPTIONED PERFORMANCE
“This is the most accomplished and assured first play I have seen for years”
Sat 23 Apr, 2.30pm
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The Independent on Snookered by Ishy Din
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A CURVE PRODUCTION
PERFORMANCE TIMES Mon – Sat 7.30pm Wed & Sat 2.15pm Thu 14 Apr 7pm
TICKETS
£38* – £18.50*
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MON 11 APR – SAT 14 MAY • THEATRE
“OMG you guys… Elle Woods is coming to Leicester!” The award-winning West End and Broadway smash hit musical comedy, Legally Blonde, is given a new lease of life in Curve’s brand new production directed by Nikolai Foster, bursting onto our stage in Spring 2016. When the beautiful and popular sorority sister Elle Woods gets dumped by her boyfriend Warner for a more ‘serious’ girlfriend, she is left with only one logical choice – she packs up her pooch and bags herself a place at the prestigious Harvard Law School in an attempt to win back her man. But what she finds there is so much more. This witty, fun-filled and feel-good production is about following your dreams and staying true to yourself. In Elle’s world, anything is possible and the feeling is infectious. So bend and snap up your tickets today for this must-see show of the season. DESIGNER MATTHEW WRIGHT CHOREOGRAPHER NICK WINSTON ORCHESTRATOR SARAH TRAVIS LIGHTING DESIGNER BEN CRACKNELL SOUND DESIGNER TONY MARSHALL
Previews (9-13 Apr) £24* – £12.50* £15* Under 16s £18* 16 – 26 yrs £2.50 off for over 60s and registered unemployed £25 Under 18s school groups £5 off for Groups 10+ 15% off for Members Discounts are subject to availability and are restricted to certain areas and performances.
PUBLIC DRESS REHEARSAL Sat 9 Apr 7.30pm (TBC)
ADULT THEATRE DAY Wed 27 Apr 10.30am
SIGNED PERFORMANCE Thu 28 Apr 7.30pm
AFTER SHOW DISCUSSION
Fri 29 Apr 2.15pm
RELAXED PERFORMANCE
Sat 30 Apr 2.15pm
AUDIO DESCRIBED & TOUCH TOUR Sat 7 May 2.15pm
CAPTIONED PERFORMANCE Wed 11 May 7.30pm
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We offer a year round programme of classes, workshops and creative projects at Curve. If you like to act, sing, dance or write, we have an opportunity for you:
WEEKLY CLASSES LITTLE MOVERS
Tuesdays 10.15am – 11.15am (Term time only) A fun movement and dance workshop for children aged between 18 months – 3 years.
2FUNKY BREAKDANCING CLASSES Saturdays 3pm Fun, active break-dancing sessions suitable for ages 6 – 15 yrs.
DANCE CLASSES FOR ADULTS
Tuesdays 1pm – 2.30pm Learn a variety of dance styles in these fun classes that provide a great opportunity to keep fit and meet new people.
BOLLYWOOD DANCE CLASSES Tuesdays 7pm – 8pm Led by Nupur Arts, these weekly Bollywood classes are suitable for ages 16+.
CURVE JUNIOR CHOIR Mondays 4.30pm – 6pm Suitable for ages 7 – 14
CURVE YOUNG WRITERS
A creative writing group for young writers aged 14 - 17. You will explore writing poetry, prose, lyrics, blogging and playwriting in a friendly environment. No experience needed this is your opportunity to develop your skills, confidence and experience. Every other Tuesday from 19 Jan until 10 May 6pm - 8pm £30 for the term
FOR PROFESSIONAL THEATREMAKERS
Breakthrough is Curve’s year-round professional development programme for local theatremakers, offering workshops with the world’s best companies, residencies and funding. We celebrate the work of our Breakthrough Artists in our annual Inside Out Festival, a major showcase of East Midland’s talent. For more information on joining the programme email artistdevelopment@curvetheatre.co.uk
LEICESTER WOMEN’S GOSPEL CHOIR Mondays 6.30pm – 8pm
CURVE GOSPEL CHOIR Wednesdays 6.30pm – 8pm
CURVE YOUNG COMPANY: PROJECTS FOR YOUNG PEOPLE
Each season, we create performance projects for people ages 12 - 26. As well as making your own show, you will have the opportunity to see Curve productions in rehearsal and meet the cast and creative teams. To register for our Spring 2016 projects based on Breakfast At Tiffany’s, Wipers and Into The Hoods: Remixed, email cyc@curvetheatre.co.uk
WOULD YOU LIKE TO VOLUNTEER AT We are looking for volunteers to assist with ushering, customer service, access requirements and tours. Volunteering is a great way to increase employability, meet new people and to learn about working in a vibrant theatre whilst also supporting Curve’s charitable work. To find out more visit www.curveonline.co.uk or email volunteer@curvetheatre.co.uk
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DANCE @ TUE 26 – SAT 30 JAN This celebration of dance will include workshops, discussions and a cross-generational community dance sharing as well as world premiere performances from two exciting up-and-coming dancers: Sanjukta Sinha is one of India’s leading Kathak artists. Known for her technical expertise and immense artistry, her vision is to bridge the gap between the classical and contemporary dance. Kokoro is the stunning new piece by Spanish choreographer Lali Ayguadé, who has previously danced for Akram Khan and Hofesh Shechter. This new work brings together four extraordinary dancers from across the world, exploring the shared search for identity within their different traditions. Further information and schedules will be available nearer to the time at www.curveonline.co.uk
FOR CREATIVE CONFERENCING, MEETINGS & EVENTS
For further information call us on 0116 242 3580 email events@curvetheatre.co.uk or visit www.curveevents.co.uk
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LITTLE GEORGE AND THE DRAGON
THE FISHERMAN AND THE PEARL
FLIGHTS OF FANCY
SAT 20 FEB, 11AM & 1PM • SEMINAR ROOMS
SAT 19 MAR, 11AM & 1PM • RR2
SAT 23 APR, 11AM & 1PM • RR2
With puppetry, mask, storytelling and animation, this is the story of a fisherman’s love, and a precious gift that gives him knowledge of the creatures below the waves.
Creators of Jack at the Beanstalk Café and The Dragon’s Tale, Hand to Mouth Theatre present another whimsical, funny and thoughtful ragbag puppet delight all accompanied by live music on the hurdy-gurdy.
In a cave under the castle lurks a fiery dragon waiting to devour monks, knights, sheep and …princesses! Will George be bold enough to challenge it - or will he run away? A delicious mix of wit, humour and inventiveness with live performance, rod and glove puppetry, masks and music.
Recommended for ages 5+
Recommended for ages 3 – 8
Recommended for ages 5+
TICKETS £6*
TICKETS £6*
TICKETS £6*
FAMILY DAYS ROLL UP FOR OUR SUPER CIRCUS FAMILY DAY
ST GEORGE’S DAY FAMILY DAY
SAT 20 FEB, 10AM – 4PM
SAT 23 APR, 10AM – 4PM
Come and clown around at our circus themed family day. Enjoy circus craft activities, dressing up, circus skills and clowning workshops plus behind the scenes tours, live music and storytelling.
Celebrate St George’s Day at our themed family day. Help construct a giant dragon or learn to fight like a knight or a princess in sword combat workshops for children. You can also enjoy English cream teas and live music in our café, storytelling, dressing up and backstage tours.
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WORK WITH CURVE AND… • Raise your brand profile • Entertain your clients in our iconic venue • Network with a range of diverse businesses • Reward and engage your employees • Fulfil CSR objective – we are a registered charity, serving our communities For more information call Sunita Patel on 0116 242 3597 Email development@curvetheatre.co.uk Or visit www.curveonline.co.uk/business
THANK YOU TO OUR CURRENT BUSINESS SUPPORTERS CURVE APPRECIATES THE ONGOING SUPPORT OF
SPONSORS
PRODUCTION SPONSORS (Adrian Mole)
MEMBER EVENTS SPONSOR
PARTNERS
BUSINESS ASSOCIATES
ECY
Edward Cooper Young Chartered Surveyors
EXPERIENCE PARTNERS
CREATE PARTNERS
SUSTAIN PARTNERS
Richard & Diana Brooks Geoffrey Hardcastle Hotel Maiyango David & Diane Statham Alan Tuckett OBE
Fiona Allan Annabel Bannister Anthony & Lisa Clare David and Lynda Hill Jean Roberts A.M & M.E Rodgers – Langton Studios
Jonathan Kerry
CHARITY PARTNERS
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ENGLISH TOURING OPERA MOZART: DON GIOVANNI MON 30 & TUE 31 MAY • THEATRE Mozart and Da Ponte’s masterpiece is a musical and dramatic whirlwind – from the first bars of the magnificent score to the chilling supernatural conclusion. Sung in English.
GLUCK: IPHIGÉNIE EN TAURIDE WED 1 JUN • THEATRE Vampire-like villains and human sacrifice form a bloodthirsty backdrop to this timeless tale from Greek myth. One of the most refined and perfect of operas, from a composer who influenced future generations from Mozart to Wagner. Sung in French with English surtitles.
NATIONAL THEATRE OF SCOTLAND, NATIONAL THEATRE OF GREAT BRITAIN AND EDINBURGH INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL
THE JAMES PLAYS
SAT 4 – SUN 5 JUN • THEATRE James I, James II and James III are a modern cycle of history plays by award-winning playwright Rona Munro. This vividly-imagined trilogy brings to life three generations of Stewart Kings who ruled Scotland in the tumultuous fifteenth century.
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A TOURING CONSORTIUM THEATRE COMPANY AND BIRMINGHAM REPERTORY THEATRE CO-PRODUCTION
OF MICE AND MEN BY JOHN STEINBECK
MON 23 – SAT 28 MAY • THEATRE
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Set in America during the Great Depression, this classic play tells the story of George and Lennie, two migrant farm workers, who go in search of new beginnings, in the hope of attaining their shared dream: of putting together enough money to buy a small piece of land and building a home. But they soon find themselves reeling from the fall out of an innocent misunderstanding which spirals out of control and leaves the two men, bound together by friendship, facing an earth-shattering climax.
COMING SOON TO
SAT 30 JUL – SAT 13 AUG • THEATRE The habits are hitting the road! The Broadway and West End smash hit musical comedy returns to the UK with a brand new production, directed and choreographed by Craig Revel Horwood.
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BOOKING INFORMATION CURVE OPENING HOURS
HALF PRICE DAY TICKETS
Open Mon – Sat from 10am. When there is no evening performance the building closes at 6pm. Sunday and bank holiday opening times vary, please contact reception on 0116 242 3560 or visit www.curveonline.co.uk.
We offer a limited number of half price Day Tickets for selected performances. Day Tickets can only be purchased in person from the Curve Ticket Office from 10am on the day of the performance and are limited to a maximum of 2 per person. Only one discount applies per ticket and they cannot be combined with any other discount.
Curve Café opens at 11am.
OPENING HOURS Open Mon – Sat from 10am for Telephone and Counter Sales. The Ticket Office closes at 8pm when there is an evening show on and at 6pm when there is not.
WEBSITE You can buy tickets for most performances at Curve at any time online at www.curveonline.co.uk.
THE SMALL PRINT (PLEASE READ ME CAREFULLY)
A transaction charge of £3 is applied to all transactions, except cash purchases made in person at the Ticket Office or when you choose the Print at Home option when purchasing online. Members and Groups are not subject to transaction charges when purchasing tickets.
Concessions and discounts (other than Member discounts) are not available for preview performances.
All tickets, prices, concessions and discounts are subject to availability and can be changed and/or withdrawn at any time, without prior notice.
Only one concession or discount can be applied per ticket purchased and cannot be applied retrospectively. The only exception is when applying a membership discount.
Tickets are not refundable except in the case of a cancelled or rescheduled performance. Changes to the cast for a performance (including any star casting) will not entitle you to a refund.
OTHER TICKET SALES OUTLETS You can also buy tickets and gift vouchers for Curve at our Highcross Leicester sales kiosk and Visit Leicester.
GIFT VOUCHERS Curve gift vouchers make a perfect present for anyone who loves live entertainment – they can be redeemed for any Curve performance. The vouchers are available from the Ticket Office at Curve, the kiosk at Highcross, by telephone on 0116 242 3595 or online at www.curveonline.co.uk.
GROUP AND SCHOOL BOOKINGS We warmly welcome groups and offer special prices for groups of 10 or more people for most shows. To make life easier for organisers, you can reserve now and pay later. Please contact the Ticket Office for further details or email groupbookings@curvetheatre.co.uk. We offer under 18s’ school groups one free supervisory ticket for every ten tickets booked for selected performances. School discounts available for selected performances Mon – Thu
CHILDREN IN ATTENDANCE Children under 18 months are not permitted in the auditoria unless the event is aimed at children under 7. Please call the Ticket Office for age guidance for each production. Children of all ages require a ticket to enter the auditoria at any time. If no specific discount is available for children, the full ticket rate will apply.
All tickets are sold in accordance with the Data Protection Act 1998. All performance details and content descriptions are correct at the time of going to print and are subject to change and interpretation. We are not responsible for the content of any third party website.
Tickets are not transferable to other shows and cannot be sold, resold or offered for sale by customers. Only tickets purchased via our Ticket Office or our approved agents are valid for admission.
For the protection of children, on selected performances and at our sole discretion, children and infants may not be permitted to attend. Performances where an age restriction applies are indicated during the booking process. Please ensure that you read all the information that applies to the ticket you are booking, and carry proof of age if appropriate.
Public Dress Rehearsals the decision to invite the public to our Dress Rehearsal will be taken on the morning of that performance and tickets will go on sale at 12 noon the same day. Tickets are limited to four per person and are available on a first come, first served basis and can be bought only in person from the Ticket Office. We reserve the right to change this at any time.
For Full Terms and Conditions please see our website.
ACCESSING CURVE We warmly welcome customers with all disabilities requiring particular assistance, and our building and facilities are accessible for everyone. Services we provide include: CAPTIONED PERFORMANCES (CAP)
Screens are displayed in the auditorium running the text (just like subtitles). There is usually a ‘Captioner’ who will make adjustments to the live dialogue as the performance happens.
SIGNED PERFORMANCES IN BRITISH SIGN LANGUAGE (BSL)
A sign language interpreter stands at the front of the auditorium/forestage to translate the dialogue into BSL during the performance.
AUDIO DESCRIBED PERFORMANCES (AD)
An ‘audio describer’ describes what is happening on stage to customers who have collected an audio describing headset from the Ticket Office.
INFRA-RED & INDUCTION LOOP HEARING SYSTEMS Available in our Theatre and Studio. Please ask at the Ticket Office for a headset.
TOUCH TOURS (TT)
Explore the auditorium, set and characters through touch prior to the performance to get a sense of what will be happening on stage, and experience the different voices you will hear.
GUIDE DOGS
Guide and hearing dog spaces are available upon request; please let us know during the booking process and a seat next to the aisle will be reserved for you. Alternatively a member of staff will care for your dog during the performance. We can also provide drinking water for your dog.
DEMENTIA FRIENDLY PERFORMANCES Dementia friendly performances are tailored to meet the specific needs of people living with dementia. They include adaptations to the show, clearer visual markers and signage in the physical environment and a relaxed attitude to movement and audience responses during the show.
Winner 2011 & 2014 Access for All Tourism Award Leicester and Leicestershire Winner 2013 Large Visitor Attraction of the Year
RELAXED PERFORMANCES (RP)
Tailored for customers who would benefit from a more relaxed performance environment. Audience members are free to make noise and, while the theatre doors will close, audience members can come and go as they please.
WHEELCHAIR SPACES IN ALL OF OUR PERFORMANCE AREAS
All public areas are accessible to wheelchair users, including lift access to the circle level. We have allocated wheelchair spaces for every performance, both in the Theatre and Studio. If you wish to transfer to a theatre seat we can store the wheelchair upon request.
ACCESSIBLE TOILETS
Accessible on both the stalls and circle levels. We also have a changing places accessible and assisted toilet with adult hoist on the foyer level, next to door 4 of the Theatre.
ACCESSIBLE PARKING
Available on Southampton Street, in the NCP Rutland Centre Car Park adjacent to Curve, and we have a drop-off point on Rutland Street.
JOINING OUR FREE ACCESS REGISTER
Our Access Register Scheme is designed to assist customers with additional needs. We store information on your personal requirements so that you don’t need to resubmit evidence each time you book. Once registered, you will be entitled to a free essential carer ticket for each performance. To become an Access Register Member please visit our website or call the Ticket Office on 0116 242 3595.
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DIARY
Sun 27 The Witches 12.00 3.30 Mon 28 Oliver! 7.30 Tue 29 Oliver! The Witches
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2.15 7.30 1.30 7.00
Wed 30 Oliver! 7.30 The Witches 11.30 3.30
Public Dress Rehearsal (to be confirmed on the day) Previews After-show Discussion Audio Described Touch Tour (start 1 hour 30 mins prior to performance) Captioned Performance Relaxed Performance Dementia Friendly Performance Signed Performance Show Dining
DECEMBER 2015
Tue 1
Oliver! 7.30 Kipper’s Snowy Day 10.30 1.00
Wed 2 Oliver! 7.00 Kipper’s Snowy Day 10.30 1.00
Thu 31
Oliver! The Witches 11.30
JANUARY 2016
Fri 1
Oliver! The Witches 3.30
Sat 2
Oliver! The Witches
2.15 3.30
2.15 1.30
Sun 3
The Witches 12.00 3.30 Oliver!
7.30
Tue 5
Oliver! The Witches
7.30 7.00
Wed 6 Oliver! 2.15 The Witches
7.30 7.00
Thu 7
Oliver! The Witches 1.30
7.30 7.00 7.30 7.00
Thu 3
Oliver! 7.30
Fri 8
Oliver! 7.30 Chotto Desh 1.00 6.00
Oliver! The Witches
Sat 9
Sat 5
Oliver! Chotto Desh 11.00
Oliver! The Witches
Sun 10 The Witches
Mon 7
Oliver! 7.30
Tue 8
Oliver!
Wed 9 Oliver! The Witches 10.00
2.15 7.30
12.00
3.30
Oliver!
7.30
Tue 12
Oliver!
7.30
2.15 7.30
Thu 14 Oliver!
7.30
Oliver!
7.30
Fri 15
Thu 10 Oliver! 7.30 The Witches 10.00 1.30
2.15 7.30 1.30 7.00
Mon 11
Wed 13 Oliver!
2.15 7.30 1.30
7.30 7.00
Mon 4
Fri 4
2.15 7.30 1.30
7.30
Sat 16 Oliver!
2.15
7.30
Fri 11
Oliver! 7.30 The Witches 10.00 1.30
Tue 26 King Charles III
7.30
2.15
7.30
Sat 12
Oliver! The Witches 10.00
Wed 27 King Charles III
Thu 28 King Charles III
7.30
King Charles III
7.30
2.15 7.30 1.30 7.00
Fri 29
Mon 14 Oliver! 7.30 The Witches 10.00 1.30 Tue 15
Sat 30 King Charles III
Oliver! 7.30 The Witches 10.00 1.30
Wed 16 Oliver! The Witches
2.15 7.30 1.30 7.00
Thu 17
Oliver! 7.30 The Witches 10.00 1.30
Fri 18
Oliver! 7.30
Sat 19
Oliver! The Witches Sorry, Xmas is Cancelled 11.00
Sun 20 The Witches
2.15 7.30 1.30 7.00 1.00 3.00 12.00
3.30
Mon 21 Oliver! 7.30 The Witches 11.30 3.30 Tue 22 Oliver! The Witches
2.15 7.30 1.30 7.00
Wed 23 Oliver! 7.30 The Witches 11.30 3.30 Thu 24 Oliver! The Witches
2.15 1.30
Oliver! The Witches
2.15 7.30 3.00
Sat 26
2.15
7.30
FEBRUARY 2016
Thu 4
Cirque Berserk
7.30
Fri 5
Cirque Berserk
8.00
Sat 6
Cirque Berserk 2.00 5.00 Pick of the Fest
8.00 7.45
Sun 7
Mass Movement
7.30
Mon 8 Del and Rodney Dinner Show
7.15
Lord of the Flies Romesh Ranaganathan Del and Rodney Dinner Show
7.30 7.45 7.15
Wed 10 Lord of the Flies 2.15 Del and Rodney Dinner Show
7.30 7.15
Tue 9
Thu 11
Lord of the Flies 2.15 7.30 A Girl is a Half-Formed Thing 7.45 Del and Rodney Dinner Show 7.15
Fri 12
Lord of the Flies A Girl is a Half-Formed Thing René and Edith Dinner Show
7.30 7.45 7.15
Sat 13
Lord of the Flies 2.15 A Girl is a Half-Formed Thing René and Edith Dinner Show 2.30
7.30 7.45 7.15
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Sun 14 Cat (The Play!!!)
4.00
7.45
APRIL 2015
Mon 15 Adam Hills: Clown Heart
8.00
Fri 1
Tom. A Story Of Tom Jones The Cat in the Hat 11.00
1.00
Sat 2
Tom. A Story Of Tom Jones 2.15 The Cat in the Hat 11.00
7.30 1.00
Fri 8
Wipers
Legally Blonde 7.30 Wipers 2.30 7.45
Tue 16
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Hetty Feather 2.30 7.00 Folie A Deux 8.00
Wed 17 Hetty Feather Ed Byrne: Outside, Looking In Anne Reid
5.30 8.45 7.45
7.30
7.45
Thu 18
Hetty Feather
2.30
7.00
Sat 9
Fri 19
Hetty Feather Steve Hall: Zebra
5.30 7.45
Mon 11
Legally Blonde Wipers
7.30 7.45
Sat 20
Hetty Feather 10.30 2.30 Old Folks Telling Jokes Brian Conley Fisherman and the Pearl 11.00 1.00
7.45 8.00
Tue 12
Legally Blonde Wipers
7.30 7.45
Sun 21
Comedy Heaven
7.30
Wed 24 Mark Thomas: Trespass
7.45
Thu 25 Outings
7.45
Fri 26
Outings
7.45
MARCH 2016
Wed 2 Dreaming in Code
7.45
Thu 3
Breakfast at Tiffanys
7.30
Fri 4
Breakfast at Tiffanys
7.30
Sat 5
Breakfast at Tiffanys 2.15 The Gospel Variety Showcase
7.30 7.00
Mon 7
Breakfast at Tiffanys
7.30
Tue 8
Breakfast at Tiffanys
7.30
2.00
Wed 13 Legally Blonde 2.15 7.30 Wipers 7.45 Thu 14 Legally Blonde Wipers 2.30
7.00 7.45
Fri 15
Legally Blonde Wipers
7.30 7.45
Sat 16
Legally Blonde Wipers
2.15 2.30
7.30 7.45
Mon 18 Legally Blonde Wipers
7.30 7.45
Legally Blonde Wipers
7.30 7.45
Tue 19
Wed 20 Legally Blonde 2.15 Wipers
7.30 7.45
7.30
Thu 21
Legally Blonde Wipers 2.30
7.30 7.00
Thu 10 Breakfast at Tiffanys The Dishonoured
7.00 7.45
Fri 22
Legally Blonde Wipers
7.30 7.45
Fri 11
Breakfast at Tiffanys The Dishonoured
7.30 7.45
Sat 12
Breakfast at Tiffanys 2.15 The Dishonoured
7.30 7.45
Sat 23
Legally Blonde Wipers George and the Dragon 11.00
Wed 9 Breakfast at Tiffanys
2.15
Mon 14 Into the Hoods: Remixed Tue 15 Into the Hoods: Remixed
7.30
2.15 7.30 2.30 7.45 1.00
Mon 25 Legally Blonde
7.30
Tue 26 Legally Blonde
7.30
Wed 27 Legally Blonde
7.30
2.15
2.30
7.30
Thu 17
An Inspector Calls
7.30
Thu 28 Legally Blonde
7.30
Fri 18
An Inspector Calls
7.30
Fri 29
Legally Blonde
7.30
Sat 19
An Inspector Calls American Idiot Flights of Fancy 11.00
2.15
2.15 7.30 4.00 8.30 1.00
Sat 30 Legally Blonde
MAY 2015
2.15 7.30
Mon 2
Legally Blonde
7.30
7.30 7.45
Tue 3
Legally Blonde
7.30
Tue 22 An Inspector Calls 2.15 7.30 American Idiot 7.45
Thu 5
Legally Blonde
7.30 7.30
Mon 21 An Inspector Calls American Idiot
Wed 4 Legally Blonde
2.15
7.30
Wed 23 An Inspector Calls 2.15 American Idiot
7.30 7.45
Fri 6
Legally Blonde
Sat 7
Legally Blonde
Thu 24 American Idiot
7.45
Mon 9
Legally Blonde
7.30
Fri 25
American Idiot
5.30
8.30
Tue 10 Legally Blonde
7.30
Sat 26
American Idiot
4.00
7.45
Wed 11 Legally Blonde
7.30
Mon 28 Dinosaur Zoo 10.30 The Cat in the Hat
1.30 1.00
4.30 3.00
Thu 12
Legally Blonde
7.30
Fri 13
7.30
Tue 29 The Cat in the Hat
Legally Blonde
1.00
11.00
Wed 30 Dinosaur Zoo 10.30 1.30 Tom. A Story Of Tom Jones The Cat in the Hat 11.00 1.00 Thu 31
Tom. A Story Of Tom Jones The Cat in the Hat 11.00
2.15 1.00
Sat 14 Legally Blonde 7.30 7.30
2.15
2.15
2.15
7.30
7.30
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