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Curve in Conversation takes you behind-the-scenes of Leicester's Curve theatre, giving you exciting insights into the work you see both on - and off - our stages.

  1. "A completely new way of seeing theatre" | The Andy Nairn Bursaries in Technical Theatre, Shine and THE CHOIR OF MAN

    25 Jun

    "A completely new way of seeing theatre" | The Andy Nairn Bursaries in Technical Theatre, Shine and 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 lives both on and off stage. Hear from Amber Crowle, a former Curve Creative Venue Technician Apprentice, supported by the Andy Nairn Bursaries in Technical Theatre. As our annual fundraising appeal comes to a close at the end of June, learn more about the scheme's impact and how your support allows technicians like Amber to build backstage careers. Find out more about Shine, as Kay Hardiman (Director of Creative Programmes) reflects on the first year of this creative partnership with the Randal Foundation to support young people's mental health and wellbeing in Leicester. THE CHOIR OF MAN, the worldwide smash hit, comes to Curve this July. Hear from Joshua Lloyd (Barman) as he discusses why so many love this uplifting musical and the show's journey through the years.

    29 min
  2. Inside rehearsals for PUBLIC THE MUSICAL

    28 May

    Inside rehearsals for PUBLIC THE MUSICAL

    Step inside the rehearsal room for the hotly anticipated PUBLIC THE MUSICAL, now playing exclusively at Curve (30 May - 13 Jun) following its success at the Edinburgh Fringe. Four strangers. A gender-neutral public toilet. No way out. Trapped together, tensions high - nothing stays private for long as personalities clash and the group's differing views are laid bare. Host Martin Ballard is joined by Kyla Stroud (Writer/Composer), Hannah Sands (Writer/Director), Natalie Stroud (Writer/Choreographer) and Cole Dennis (playing Laura) as they discuss the process of creating a new musical, the pop-rock score and the show's journey from the Edinburgh Fringe to Leicester.

    39 min
  3. Inside rehearsals for BANK OF DAVE THE MUSICAL

    30 Apr

    Inside rehearsals for 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 Pippa Cleary and Rob Madge and directed by our own Nikolai Foster, opening at Lowry, Salford before playing at Curve 20 - 30 May. Host Martin Ballard is joined by Rob (Book/Lyrics), Nikolai (Director), Pippa (Music/Lyrics) and Lucca Chadwick-Patel (Hugh) as they discuss bringing Dave to the stage, depicting the real life 'Barnum of Burnley' and creating a brand new British musical.

    30 min
  4. 'This is completely different' - Inside Rehearsals for KISS OF THE SPIDER WOMAN: Part Two

    2 Apr

    'This is completely different' - Inside Rehearsals for 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 Made at Curve production prepares to open here in Leicester from 3 - 25 April. Host Martin Ballard is joined by Anna-Jane Casey (Aurora/Spider Woman), George Blagden (Valentin) and choreographer Joanna Goodwin as they discuss the scale and ambition of bringing this show to life, the production's history and test their Kander and Ebb knowledge.

    34 min
  5. 'Moving and edgy and romantic and thrilling' - Inside Rehearsals for KISS OF THE SPIDER WOMAN: Part One

    27 Mar

    'Moving and edgy and romantic and thrilling' - Inside Rehearsals for 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 inside the rehearsal room with director Paul Foster, alongside cast members Fabian Soto Pacheco (Molina), Gabriela Garcia (Marta) and Damian Buhagiar (Guard). In this episode, hosted by Martin Ballard, the team share how KISS OF THE SPIDER WOMAN brings its political themes to a contemporary audience and reflect on the significance of staging the musical in the UK for the first time in over 30 years.

    33 min
  6. Meet our new cohort of Curve Resident Creatives!

    17 Mar

    Meet our new cohort of Curve Resident Creatives!

    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/

    39 min
  7. Inside rehearsals for LEGALLY BLONDE THE MUSICAL

    29 Jan

    Inside rehearsals for LEGALLY BLONDE THE MUSICAL

    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.

    47 min
  8. Behind-the-scenes tours of Curve, the intergalactic crew of ALIENS LOVE PANTA CLAUS and a Christmas message from Artistic Director Nikolai Foster

    18/12/2025

    Behind-the-scenes tours of Curve, the intergalactic crew of ALIENS LOVE PANTA CLAUS and a Christmas message from Artistic Director Nikolai Foster

    Get ready for the final Curve in Conversation episode of 2025!  As Christmas draws near and we reflect on an incredible year of Made at Curve and visiting productions, Artistic Director Nikolai Foster joins us to look back on the highlights that shaped our 2025 season. We’re also delighted to welcome Megan Ellis — Sister Sophia in THE SOUND OF MUSIC — who shares the joy of working with Nikolai on this much-loved festive musical.  Plus, step behind the curtain as tour leader Chandni Mistry takes host Martin Ballard on one of our popular Curve Tours. Together, they explore parts of the building rarely seen by the public — from the Studio theatre’s backstage spaces to the vibrant costume department — offering a glimpse into the behind-the-scenes world that brings our theatre to life. Don’t forget to book your tour for 2026!  Finally, we blast off to outer space with the cast of ALIENS LOVE PANTA CLAUS. Local performers Yasmin Parekh and Callum Concepcion, who play Elf and DJ Rudy, share all the festive fun, music and mayhem audiences can expect from this year’s Made at Curve family Christmas show.  Hear all this and more in December’s episode of Curve in Conversation.

    28 min
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Curve in Conversation takes you behind-the-scenes of Leicester's Curve theatre, giving you exciting insights into the work you see both on - and off - our stages.

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  • Years Active
    2021 - 2026
  • Episodes
    65
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