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Jonny Fines sings 'Pure Imagination'
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Educating Rita | Behind-The-Scenes Photoshoot
Step into the study - behind-the-scenes for our EDUCATING RITA photoshoot. -
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… -
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Thu 24 Sep 2026
September Podcast - EDUCATING RITA
In this episode, step inside the rehearsal room for our upcoming Made at Curve production of EDUCATING RITA, directed by… -
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. -
Thu 27 Aug 2026
August Podcast - SYLVIA, THE LAST LAUGH & Careers in Theatre
Step behind the curtain of SYLVIA, THE LAST LAUGH and Curve’s very own stage. -
Charlie and The Chocolate Factory | It Must Be Believed to Be Seen
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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. -
Thu 13 Aug 2026
Casting announced for Made at Curve production of EDUCATING RITA
Casting announced for Made at Curve production of EDUCATING RITA, with Alexandra Mardell as 'Rita' and Dominic Mafham as 'Frank'. -
The Silence Of The Lambs | In Discussion with Cast & Creatives
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Thu 30 Jul 2026
July Podcast - THE SILENCE OF THE LAMBS
Step inside the rehearsal room for the world stage premiere of THE SILENCE OF THE LAMBS. -
EDUCATING RITA | Hear From The Director
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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. -
What does Shine mean to students taking part?
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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'. -
Thu 25 Jun 2026
June Podcast - Shine, The Andy Nairn Bursaries in Technical Theatre & THE CHOIR OF MAN
In this month’s episode of Curve in Conversation, host Martin Ballard is joined by three guests, exploring how theatre changes… -
Tue 23 Jun 2026
Lighting the path to a career in technical theatre - Interview with Amber Crowle
Established in 2021, following the passing of Curve’s Head of Production Andy Nairn, The Andy Nairn Bursaries in Technical Theatre… -
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. -
Tue 9 Jun 2026
The Children's Commissioner for England visits Curve
In June, the Children's Commissioner for England Dame Rachel de Souza visited Curve as part of her roadshow for The Big Future Survey. -
PUBLIC THE MUSICAL Audiences Reactions
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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. -
Thu 28 May 2026
May Podcast - PUBLIC THE MUSICAL
Step inside the rehearsal room for the hotly anticipated PUBLIC THE MUSICAL, now playing exclusively at Curve (30 May –… -
BANK OF DAVE Official Trailer
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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. -
BANK OF DAVE in rehearsals
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BANK OF DAVE Audience Reactions
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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. -
Thu 23 Apr 2026
April Podcast - BANK OF DAVE THE MUSICAL
Step inside the rehearsal room for our Made At Curve co-production BANK OF DAVE, a brand new musical comedy by… -
PUBLIC THE MUSICAL | Tell us about the music
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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… -
KISS OF THE SPIDER WOMAN | Audience Reactions
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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. -
KISS OF THE SPIDER WOMAN | Fabian Soto Pacheco sings 'She's a Woman'
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Thu 26 Mar 2026
March Podcast - THE KISS OF THE SPIDER WOMAN (Part Two)
Step inside the rehearsal room for KISS OF THE SPIDER WOMAN in the second instalment of this episode, as our… -
KISS OF THE SPIDER WOMAN Rehearsal Trailer
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Thu 19 Mar 2026
March Podcast - THE KISS OF THE SPIDER WOMAN (Part One)
Our Made at Curve production of KISS OF THE SPIDER WOMAN opens here in Leicester 3-25 April and we’re stepping… -
Tue 17 Mar 2026
Curve welcomes new cohort of resident creatives
Leicester’s Curve theatre has welcomed eight artists to its Curve Resident Creatives scheme, an 18-month artist development programme. -
Fri 13 Mar 2026
Name a Seat at Curve: Rachel and Rebecca's Story
“Naming a seat is a chance to be community spirited, charitable and show your pride in Curve.” -
KISS OF THE SPIDER WOMAN behind-the-scenes trailer
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Meet the cast of BANK OF DAVE THE MUSICAL
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INSIDE AMERICAN PIE Audience Reactions
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Fri 6 Mar 2026
INITIAL CASTING ANNOUNCED FOR BANK OF DAVE THE MUSICAL
The cast includes Hayley Tamaddon, Lucca Chadwick Patel, Claire Moore and Lauryn Redding. -
KISS OF THE SPIDER WOMAN Trailer
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Tue 17 Feb 2026
February Podcast - New Curve Resident Creatives
In this episode, we introduce you to our brand-new cohort of eight Curve Resident Creatives (CRCs) – Leicester theatre-makers who will be closely associated with the theatre for the next 18-months. -
Tue 10 Feb 2026
Full cast announced for PUBLIC THE MUSICAL
Standout hit Edinburgh Fringe show is set to enjoy a new life at Leicester's Curve this spring. -
Fri 6 Feb 2026
Aspiring Leicester playwrights to share new stories at Curve in Neighbour-Hubs Writers Showcase
Aspiring Leicester playwrights will share new stories at a Writers Showcase at Curve on Saturday 8 February. -
Thu 5 Feb 2026
Full cast announced for KISS OF THE SPIDER WOMAN
The cast includes Anna-Jane Casey as Aurora, George Blagden as Valentin and Fabian Soto Pacheco as Molina. -
INSIDE AMERICAN PIE Trailer
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Wed 28 Jan 2026
Curve and The Randal Foundation launch ambitious new arts education programme for young people
By facilitating collaboration between theatre practitioners, therapists, academics, teachers and young people, Shine will explore the impact of drama-based activity as a tool to reduce anxiety and promote positive mental health and wellbeing. -
Meet the cast of LEGALLY BLONDE
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Mon 5 Jan 2026
Full cast announced for LEGALLY BLONDE THE MUSICAL
Hannah Lowther will play Margo and alternate Elle Woods when Amber Davies is not performing. -
Tue 16 Dec 2025
JUST FOR ONE DAY: THE LIVE AID MUSICAL will open major UK and Ireland tour at Curve in March 2027
Producers Jamie Wilson Productions (THE DEVIL WEARS PRADA, MRS DOUBTFIRE) are thrilled to announce that JUST FOR ONE DAY –… -
Wed 10 Dec 2025
December Podcast - INSIDE AMERICAN PIE
For this special episode of Curve in Conversation, we are joined by show creators Mike Ross and Sarah Wilson as they discuss the UK premiere of 'INSIDE AMERICAN PIE.' -
THE SOUND OF MUSIC Official Trailer
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THE SOUND OF MUSIC Audience Reactions
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Tue 25 Nov 2025
World stage play premiere of THE SILENCE OF THE LAMBS to open at Curve in 2026
Acclaimed television writer and playwright Gina Gionfriddo brings Thomas Harris’ gripping literary masterpiece to the stage in a new modern adaptation directed by Nikolai Foster. -
Tue 25 Nov 2025
Award-winning hit musical PUBLIC to have new run at Curve
PUBLIC – THE MUSICAL, a standout hit from Edinburgh’s 2023 Fringe Festival will have a new life at Leicester’s Curve, running in the Studio Theatre from Saturday 30 May to Saturday 13 June 2026. -
Wed 19 Nov 2025
BEHIND-THE-SCENES WITH OUR TECHNICIAN APPRENTICE, LUCY ABBEY
Behind every production you see at Curve is a whole army of brilliant technicians, working hard to create magic on… -
THE SOUND OF MUSIC Rehearsal Trailer
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A Trip to Salzburg for THE SOUND OF MUSIC
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Thu 30 Oct 2025
October Podcast - Aliens Love Panta Claus, Accessible Performances this Christmas and Eric & Ern
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Tue 28 Oct 2025
Leicester's Curve Theatre celebrates record-breaking year with release of 2024/25 annual results
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Thu 23 Oct 2025
Curve announces pants-tastic family Christmas show: ALIENS LOVE PANTA CLAUS
Leicester’s Curve theatre is preparing for another festive season of family fun as it announces a brand-new Made at Curve… -
Thu 23 Oct 2025
Cast announced for PURLIE VICTORIOUS - a rehearsed reading
Curve and Serendipity Institute for Black Arts and Heritage have today announced the cast for the upcoming rehearsed reading of… -
Thu 23 Oct 2025
Olivier nominated musical SYLVIA to return in 2026 in association with Curve
Beverley Knight MBE will reprise her Olivier Award-winning role as Emmeline Pankhurst. -
WHO'S AFRAID OF VIRGINIA WOOLF? Trailer
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WHO'S AFRAID OF VIRGINIA WOOLF? Trailer
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Mon 29 Sep 2025
Curve continues support of Midlands Artists with Resident Creatives Programme
Leicester’s Curve theatre is continuing its support for Midlands theatre-makers as applications open for the second wave of Curve Resident Creatives, the theatre’s artist development programme. -
Thu 25 Sep 2025
September Episode - "Giving everybody the chance to experience theatre really matters"
With autumn in full swing, our host Martin Ballard checks in with MATILDA’s ballroom loving mother Mrs Wormwood, aka. Rebecca… -
Wed 24 Sep 2025
Amber Davies to star as Elle Woods in LEGALLY BLONDE THE MUSICAL
Producers ROYO and Curve are delighted to announce Amber Davies as Elle Woods in the brand-new Made at Curve production… -
Mon 22 Sep 2025
World premiere of BANK OF DAVE THE MUSICAL to open May 2026
Producers ROYO, Future Artists Entertainment, Curve and Lowry are delighted to announce the world premiere of BANK OF DAVE THE… -
Wed 3 Sep 2025
10 Facts About Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?
Three acts, two couples, one unforgettable night. -
Tue 26 Aug 2025
Full cast announced for new Made at Curve production of WHO'S AFRAID OF VIRGINIA WOOLF?
Full casting has today been announced for the new Made at Curve production of Edward Albee’s WHO’S AFRAID OF VIRGINIA… -
WHO'S AFRAID OF VIRGINIA WOOLF? | Q&A with Director Cara Nolan
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Fri 1 Aug 2025
NEW MADE AT CURVE PRODUCTIONS AND CO-PRODUCTIONS ANNOUNCED
Leicester’s Curve theatre has revealed new Made at Curve productions and co-productions coming to its stages and beyond in 2025… -
Introducing Molly Lynch as Maria in THE SOUND OF MUSIC
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Tue 22 Jul 2025
Local charities benefit as Leicester resident leaves nearly £1 million in will
Seven local charities have benefited from a share of almost £1million left in the will of Leicester resident David Williamson. -
Mon 7 Jul 2025
KINKY BOOTS to return to Curve ahead of West End run
Following a record-breaking UK, Ireland and European tour, ROYO, Runaway Entertainment and Curve are delighted to announce Johannes Radebe will… -
INDIGO Production Trailer
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Thu 19 Jun 2025
Casting announced for Frantic Assembly's 30th Anniversary production, LOST ATOMS
Joe Layton and Hannah Sinclair Robinson set to star in the production directed by Scott Graham. -
Mon 16 Jun 2025
Curve on the square returns August 2025
FREE WEEKEND OF LIVE PERFORMANCES AND FUN FOR ALL IN LEICESTER’S CULTURAL QUARTER, Friday 8 – Sunday 10 August 2025 -
Tue 13 May 2025
Curve and ROYO present a new Made at Curve production of LEGALLY BLONDE
A new production of LEGALLY BLONDE THE MUSICAL, co-produced by Curve and ROYO, will tour across the UK and Ireland in 2026. -
Tue 13 May 2025
Molly Lynch and David Seadon-Young return to Curve in THE SOUND OF MUSIC
Leicester’s Curve theatre has announced initial casting for its Made at Curve Christmas production of THE SOUND OF MUSIC, with… -
Wed 30 Apr 2025
Cast and creative team announced for UK premiere of INDIGO
Full casting has today been announced for the UK premiere of INDIGO. -
Tue 1 Apr 2025
Curve to stage WHO'S AFRAID OF VIRGINIA WOOLF? in Autumn 2025
Curve will stage a new production of Edward Albee’s WHO’S AFRAID OF VIRGINIA WOOLF? in its Studio Theatre this autumn, with performances from Saturday 18 October to Saturday 8 November. -
Tue 18 Feb 2025
Curve announces new production of THE SOUND OF MUSIC for Christmas 2025
Leicester will be alive with the sound of music this Christmas as Curve theatre announces a brand-new Made at Curve… -
Wed 5 Feb 2025
Full cast announced for MURIEL'S WEDDING
They’re with Muriel! Co-producers Curve and Global Creatures have today announced the full company of MURIEL’S WEDDING THE MUSICAL® running… -
Thu 30 Jan 2025
Frantic Assembly's brand-new production LOST ATOMS announced
Full tour dates announced for Frantic Assembly's 30th anniversary production, LOST ATOMS. -
Fri 6 Dec 2024
Curve spreads joy with local communities this festive season
Leicester’s Curve theatre is sharing joy this Christmas with special shows and events for local community members who might otherwise not be able to attend a performance. -
Tue 3 Dec 2024
Wedding seat tickets released to join MURIEL'S WEDDING THE MUSICAL on stage
Get ready to RSVP to the wedding of the year. -
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Wed 13 Nov 2024
Vote for Curve in this year's WhatsOnStage Awards
Nominations are now open! -
Thu 31 Oct 2024
Curve releases 2023/24 annual report
Curve theatre has released its 2023/24 annual review, revealing its most successful year ever for work on tour. -
Thu 10 Oct 2024
Full cast announced for UK & Ireland tour of KINKY BOOTS
The cast joins previously announced Johannes Radebe. -
Tue 8 Oct 2024
Major UK & Ireland tour of MATILDA THE MUSICAL to open at Curve
The Royal Shakespeare Company’s smash hit production of MATILDA THE MUSICAL, based on Roald Dahl’s beloved book, will embark on its second major tour of the UK and Ireland in October 2025. -
Tue 24 Sep 2024
Celebrating Speak Up at Curve
On Monday 1st July 2024, Curve buzzed with energy as we welcomed 110 young people and their teachers from our… -
Wed 11 Sep 2024
Full cast announced for new production of MY FAIR LADY
Full casting has been announced for the upcoming Made at Curve production of Alan Jay Lerner and Frederick Loewe’s classic musical MY FAIR LADY. -
Tue 10 Sep 2024
Initial casting announced for UK premiere of MURIEL'S WEDDING THE MUSICAL
Initial casting has been announced for the UK premiere production of MURIEL’S WEDDING THE MUSICAL, which will run at Leicester’s… -
Fri 6 Sep 2024
Chris Stafford and Nikolai Foster awarded honorary Doctor of Arts degrees from De Montfort University
Curve’s Chief Executive Chris Stafford and Artistic Director Nikolai Foster have received Honorary Doctor of Arts degrees from De Montfort… -
Thu 15 Aug 2024
Molly Lynch to lead Curve's new production of Lerner and Loewe's MY FAIR LADY
Curve has today revealed Molly Lynch will play the role of Eliza Doolittle in the upcoming Made at Curve production… -
Mon 22 Jul 2024
Curve prepares for kick-off of new community production FANTASTIC FOXES
Rehearsals are well underway for Curve’s Community Production, FANTASTIC FOXES, the story of Leicester, its people and its title-winning football club. -
Sat 6 Jul 2024
Curve at the Grove
In the summer of 2024 we received a grant for The National Theatre's Innovation Fund to deliver a project at… -
Thu 13 Jun 2024
Curve and De Montfort University announce full casting for co-production of PRIDE AND PREJUDICE
Curve and De Montfort University (DMU) are pleased to announce the full cast of students bringing a new adaptation of… -
Wed 29 May 2024
Curve to stage UK premiere of Muriel's Wedding the Musical
It has today been announced that Leicester’s Curve theatre will stage the UK premiere of MURIEL’S WEDDING THE MUSICAL. -
Thu 18 Apr 2024
Casting announced for A CHORUS LINE
A CHORUS LINE will open at Curve from 28 June to 13 July 2024. -
Thu 11 Apr 2024
Johannes Radebe and Dan Partridge to star in new Made at Curve production of KINKY BOOTS
The production will tour the UK and Ireland from 17 January 2025. -
Mon 18 Mar 2024
Four new Made at Curve shows announced for 2024
The four new shows include PRIDE AND PREJUDICE, FANTASTIC FOXES, THE MOUNTAINTOP and PIRATES LOVE UNDERPANTS. -
Thu 29 Feb 2024
First ever UK & Ireland tour of TINA: THE TINA TURNER MUSICAL to open at Curve in 2025
TINA – The Tina Turner Musical is the story of legendary artist Tina Turner, the twelve-time Grammy Award winning Queen of Rock ‘n’ Roll. -
Mon 26 Feb 2024
Casting announced for Scenes from RENT - a staged performance
Casting has been announced for the Made at Curve bilingual workshop of Scenes from RENT – a staged performance. -
Mon 8 Jan 2024
Landi Oshinowo to star as 'Deloris Van Cartier' in the UK & Ireland tour of SISTER ACT THE MUSICAL
The producers of the award-winning production of Sister Act The Musical are delighted to announce that West End star Landi… -
Tue 19 Dec 2023
Full casting announced for 2024 tour of MY BEAUTIFUL LAUNDRETTE
Full casting has been announced for the spring 2024 tour of Hanif Kureishi’s My Beautiful Laundrette, which will open at… -
Mon 18 Dec 2023
Curve reports 2022/23 as one of its most successful years to date
Leicester’s Curve theatre has today released its 2022/23 Annual Report, detailing one of the theatre’s most successful ever years. -
Mon 27 Nov 2023
Curve to share festive family show with Rainbows Hospice for children and young people
The Owl Who Came For Christmas to have special streamed performances at Rainbows Hospice for children and young people. -
EVITA | In conversation with the team
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Wed 15 Nov 2023
This year's WhatsOnStage Awards nominations are NOW OPEN!
This year’s WhatsOnStage Awards nominations are now open and your votes can help the theatre be shortlisted! -
Wed 8 Nov 2023
Hotel Brooklyn backs Curve's mission for increased accessibility provision through new sponsorship
Leicester’s Hotel Brooklyn has partnered with Curve theatre by pledging its support as an Access Provision sponsor. -
Thu 26 Oct 2023
Casting announced for the first ever UK tour of COME FROM AWAY
This critically acclaimed show comes direct from the West End where it celebrated over 1000 performances and played to more than 850,000 people at the Phoenix Theatre.
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