Curve in Conversation
Episodes
67 episodes
Beverley Knight on SYLVIA, THE LAST LAUGH's Damian Williams and Careers in Theatre with Dave Norton and Eden Lorinson
In this month's instalment of Curve in Conversation, step behind the curtain of SYLVIA, THE LAST LAUGH and Curve's very own stage. Hear from Beverley Knight as she discusses reprising her Olivier award winning role as Emmeline Pank...
'It's human nature to be interested in these kind of monsters' - THE SILENCE OF THE LAMBS
Step inside the rehearsal room for the world stage premiere of THE SILENCE OF THE LAMBS. In this latest instalment of Curve in Conversation, host Martin Ballard is joined by Oliver Farnworth (Jack Crawford), Mark Peachey (Lucas, Pi...
"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, supp...
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. N...
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....
'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 (...
'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...
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 ...
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 Ball...
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 hi...
Tuning in to INSIDE AMERICAN PIE with creators Mike Ross & Sarah Wilson
From Harmony House music hall on Prince Edward Island, Canada’s smallest province, and now on its way for the UK premiere here in Leicester, INSIDE AMERICAN PIE has been thrilling audiences for more than five years. Th...
In rehearsals with THE SOUND OF MUSIC company
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.&nbs...
Behind the cosmic music of ALIENS LOVE PANTA CLAUS, accessible performances at Curve this Christmas, and classic sketches with ERIC & ERN
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 c...
"Giving everybody the chance to experience theatre really matters" | Running to support Curve, inspiring the next generation of theatre technicians and a look ahead to upcoming shows
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, an...
"Audiences will be gripped" | Paul Foster of KISS OF THE SPIDER WOMAN, ALIENS LOVE PANTA CLAUS & WHO'S AFRAID OF VIRGINA WOOLF?
With the Christmas season here at Curve fast approaching, our host Martin Ballard chats with director Julia Thomas about the magic behind our Made at Curve Christmas family show, ALIENS LOVE PANTA CLAUS. From funky d...
Celebrating 30 years of Frantic Assembly, hear from WHO'S AFRAID OF VIRGINIA WOOLF? director Cara Nolan and enjoy Curve's summer workshops for young people!
With the summer holidays in full swing, host Martin Ballard chats with Curve’s Schools & Community Partnerships Manager, Lorrine Douglas, about the exciting line-up of summer workshops for young people this August. From Dance ...
"Curve is where theatre really blossomed for me" - THE ADDAMS FAMILY's Lauren Jones on her return to Curve, a celebration of Speak Up and Christina Bianco of JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT
Things are about to get kooky and spooky at Curve as THE ADDAMS FAMILY takes over our stage this summer. In this episode of Curve in Conversation, fan favourite Wednesday Addams aka Lauren Jones makes her triumphant return to Leic...
"It is witty, it is funny and it is uplifting"- Lisa Maxwell and Katie Cailean of INDIGO, Janette Manrara of CHICAGO and upcoming Made at Curve productions
It’s the 50th episode of Curve in Conversation! Thank you to all our listeners who have continued to join us behind-the-scenes at Curve and the fantastic productions that grace our stages. In this month’s episode, we exp...
Talking to the iconic Sir Tim Rice, Sharon Sexton of BAT OUT OF HELL and James Yi of KIM's CONVENIENCE
It’s that time again – another brand-new episode of Curve in Conversation is here! This month, our host Martin Ballard speaks to star of KIM’S CONVENIENCE James Yi, as this hit show heads out on its first UK tour. Jame...
BEHIND-THE-SCENES OF MURIEL’S WEDDING THE MUSICAL REHEARSALS
It’s time to go behind-the-scenes of another Made at Curve production! Join our host Martin Ballard for this brand-new episode of Curve in Conversation as he steps foot into the rehearsal room for MURIEL’S WEDDING THE MUSI...
The work of Theatre Nation Partnerships and the tour of HANDBAGGED
For this episode of Curve in Conversation, we take a look at Theatre Nation Partnerships – a collaborative network of arts organisations aiming to strengthen their relationships with local audiences, schools and communities – and the imp...
Bringing in the new year with & JULIET, ANIMAL FARM and TINA - The Tina Turner Musical
Happy new year! For the first full episode of Curve In Conversation of 2025, our host Martin Ballard explores some of the exciting shows arriving in Leicester over the next couple of months. Kicking things off with an in...
Kate Miller-Heidke and Keir Nuttall: creating new music for MURIEL'S WEDDING THE MUSICAL
***Note – this episode contains strong language.***In this special bonus episode of Curve in Conversation, hear how hit-songwriting duo Kate Miller-Heidke and Keir Nuttall composed brand-new music for MURIEL’S WEDDING THE MUSICAL.
Preparing for an exciting 2025 season – KINKY BOOTS, THE LION, THE WITCH AND THE WARDROBE and MURIEL’S WEDDING
As 2024 draws to a close, we’re taking a look at some of the fantastic productions playing at Curve early next year. Our host Martin Ballard catches up with Leicester local Kraig Thornber of THE LION, THE WITCH AND THE WAR...
