Curve in Conversation

Join Curve in Conversation for this exclusive look behind the curtain in the Come From Away rehearsals! 

This Made at Curve co-production of the award-winning musical has wowed audiences across the globe. Join our host Martin Ballard as he speaks to the cast about this moving production. 

Featuring interviews with Sara Poyzer, Oliver Jacobson, Amanda Henderson, Nicholas Pound and Mark Dugdale, listen to find out why the show has been such a hit. 

From all at Curve, welcome to the rock!

Behind-the-scenes of Come From Away Rehearsals

With autumn in full swing, our host Martin Ballard checks in with MATILDA’s ballroom loving mother Mrs Wormwood, aka. Rebecca Thornhill. This smash hit Royal Shakespeare Company production prepares to open right here in Leicester next month, and Rebecca sheds light on why the show has been such a fan favourite. 

We’ll soon be welcoming an iconic showbiz pair to our Studio stage, as NOEL & GERTIE prepares to introduce audiences to a world of laughter, music and showbiz charm. Gary Tushaw will take on the role of Noël Coward, and he shares why his character’s friendship with Gertrude Lawrence became so admired. 

Our fantastic runners are preparing to take part in the Run Leicester Half Marathon and 10km as part of the Curve Run Challenge. By taking part, our representatives will raise money to help support Curve's mission to ensure all young people, regardless of their background or financial circumstances, can access, enjoy and shape the future of theatre. Martin speaks to Laura Kearsley of Nelsons all about why she has volunteered to run for Team Curve.  

Also in this episode, hear more from Curve's Senior Lighting Technician and Curve Young & Community Company (CYCC) Tech group leader, Nathan Clamp, who tells us more about inspiring the next generation of theatre technicians.

Curve in Conversation | "giving everybody the chance to experience theatre really matters"

In this month’s episode of Curve in Conversation, we blast off into the extra-terrestrial world of ALIENS LOVE PANTA CLAUS as we’re joined by Jude Taylor, the show’s Music and Lyrics creator. Jude shares the creative process for composing music for children’s theatre and gives a sneak peek into the exciting workshop on Tuesday 9 December where you can have give it a try yourself! 
 
Here at Curve, we work hard to ensure the magic of live theatre is accessible for all. To shine a light on the range of performances we offer, Audiences and Access Coordinator Lisa Brain joins us to talk about upcoming access performances, including British Sign Language interpreted, Relaxed, Dementia Friendly and more. 

To wrap things up, host Martin Ballard chats with comedy duo Jonty Stephens and Ian Ashpitel – better known as ERIC & ERN! Discover how their tribute to the legendary Morecambe and Wise began with impromptu impressions at a golf club and grew into a full-scale production, exclusively at Curve this January. Marking the 100th birthdays of the icons, expect all your favourite sketches and plenty of laughs.

The music of ALIENS LOVE PANTA CLAUS, access at Curve, and classic sketches with ERIC & ERN

Curve is alive with THE SOUND OF MUSIC! 

With rehearsals for our Made at Curve Christmas production of THE SOUND OF MUSIC well underway, our host Martin Ballard made a visit to catch up with some of the cast and creatives. 

Hear from our returning leads David Seadon-Young and Molly Lynch about how this iconic musical is still so relevant today and how excited they are to spend another festive season in Leicester. 

Also joining Martin on his trip to Salzburg (aka. the rehearsal room) are cast members Aviva Tulley, Minal Patel, Mark Peachy and Choreographer Ebony Molina. 

Do not miss your chance to get this exclusive look behind-the-scenes at Curve!

In Rehearsals with THE SOUND OF MUSIC company

OMIGOD YOU GUYS!

Step into the rehearsal room to hear all about rehearsals for our latest Made at Curve co-production - LEGALLY BLONDE THE MUSICAL, which opens here in Leicester before a major tour.

In this episode, host Martin Ballard catches up with Hannah Lowther (Margot/Alternate Elle), Musical Director Cerys McKenna, Jocasta Almgill (Brooke), Jamie Chatterton (Warner), Daisy Twells (Ensemble), Louie Wood (Ensemble) and the team at Performing Pets.

Inside rehearsals for LEGALLY BLONDE THE MUSICAL

Find out more about artist development at Curve in the latest episode of Curve in Conversation, as 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.

Hear from Associate Director Cara Nolan and our new CRCs as they discuss the scheme with host Martin Ballard.

Are you a Midlands artist or theatre company? Find out more and sign up to Curve Connect, our free community hub for theatre-makers in the region - https://www.curveonline.co.uk/artists/get-involved-call-out-for-artists-curve-connect/

Meet our new cohort of Curve Resident Creatives!

A collection of voices from The Party Somewhere Else takeover group speak about championing female-led projects and giving everyone a great night out.

As part of Curve's Inside Out Festival 2018, this discussion also features performers Michelle Vacciana and Louise White who are presnting work during the takeover.

Inside Out - The Party Somewhere Else

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Find out what happens on and off-stage at Curve, one of the UK’s leading producing theatres, in the Curve in Conversation podcast.

Behind-the-scenes of Come From Away Rehearsals

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