Media & press - Curve Theatre

Fri 9 Oct 2026

Full cast announced for DAISY AND THE TROUBLE WITH CHRISTMAS

Leicester’s Curve theatre has announced the full casting for its festive family show DAISY AND THE TROUBLE WITH CHRISTMAS. A…

Thu 3 Sep 2026

Brand-new musical MISFITS TOGETHER announced

A brand-new musical based on the relationship of 20th century icons Marilyn Monroe and Arthur Miller, created by Dan Smith, Ralph Pelleymounter, and Charlotte Bogard Macleod.

Artwork for CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY

Mon 24 Aug 2026

Full casting announced and run extended for CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY

Leicester's Curve theatre has announced the full cast joining its Made at Curve Christmas musical, CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY, as well as an extension to the initial run dates due to demand.

Fri 17 Jul 2026

Full casting announced for SYLVIA THE MUSICAL

SYLVIA casting announced, including Beverley Knight MBE as Emmeline Pankhurst and Naomi Katiyo as Sylvia Pankhurst.

Sat 11 Jul 2026

Full company announced for THE SOUND OF MUSIC at Curve

Curve has today announced the full company set to ‘Climb Ev’ry Mountain’ in the Made at Curve production of THE SOUND OF MUSIC this Christmas.

Mon 29 Jun 2026

Full casting announced for THE SILENCE OF THE LAMBS

Full casting announced for world premiere of THE SILENCE OF THE LAMBS UK and Ireland Tour, with Mollie Gallagher joining the cast as 'Clarice', alongside previously announced John Partridge as 'Hannibal Lecter'.

Mon 15 Jun 2026

SAVAGE a new play based on the life of Paul O'Grady to have world premiere at Curve

Inspired by the life of Paul O’Grady, and created with his blessing, SAVAGE is a bold and deeply moving new play drawing on both Paul’s extraordinary life and his autobiographies to tell the story behind the creation of Lily Savage.

Fri 12 Jun 2026

Curve launches annual fundraising appeal for Andy Nairn Bursaries in Technical Theatre

Leicester’s Curve theatre continues to champion and support emerging technical talent through the launch of its annual fundraising appeal this…

Wed 10 Jun 2026

New stage adaptation of DAISY AND THE TROUBLE WITH CHRISTMAS announced as festive family show

Leicester’s Curve theatre has revealed this year’s festive production for children and families, a new stage adaptation of Kes Gray’s DAISY AND THE TROUBLE WITH CHRISTMAS.

Mon 1 Jun 2026

New Made at Curve production of Willy Russell's EDUCATING RITA announced

EDUCATING RITA, is to be revived as a new Made at Curve production at the Leicester theatre this autumn.

Mon 18 May 2026

Q&A with Katie Lander, Creator of Channel 4 Documentary BANK OF DAVE

We’re looking back to where it all started, when Dave’s story was first brought to the screen in the Channel 4 documentary BANK OF DAVE.

Fri 15 May 2026

The Grand Hotel Leicester celebrates major reopening by sponsoring Curve Theatre

After undergoing an extensive refurbishment, The Grand Hotel Leicester has pledged its support to become a sponsor of Curve theatre.

Thu 30 Apr 2026

John Partridge to play Hannibal Lecter in THE SILENCE OF THE LAMBS

It is today revealed that British actor, singer, presenter, writer and director John Partridge, will don the iconic mask as the refined and sadistic Dr Hannibal Lecter.

Mon 20 Apr 2026

Curve announces CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY as 2026 Christmas Musical

Leicester’s got the golden ticket this Christmas as Curve has announced a brand-new production of Roald Dahl’s CHARLIE AND THE…

Tue 31 Mar 2026

Full cast announced for BANK OF DAVE THE MUSICAL

Sam Lupton (ONLY FOOLS AND HORSES, WICKED) will play Dave Fishwick in world premiere of BANK OF DAVE THE MUSICAL.