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Curve is one of the UK’s leading producing theatres. We believe everyone who lives, works or learns in our city should have access to great art and culture. Each year over 750,000 people engage with Curve through performances and projects at our home in Leicester, across the UK and internationally. Under the leadership of Chief Executive Chris Stafford and Artistic Director Nikolai Foster, Curve has developed an international reputation for producing, programming and touring a bold and diverse programme of musicals, plays, new work, dance and opera. All of this is presented alongside a dynamic mix of community engagement, artist development and learning programmes, which firmly places audiences, artists and communities at the heart of everything we do.
Curve is proud to offer a programme of accessible performances throughout the year; including Audio Described with Touch Tours, British Sign Language (BSL) Interpreted, Captioned, Dementia Friendly and Relaxed.
Our Audio Described performances are brought to life by our Audio Describers who provide live, verbal commentary on visual aspects of the performance. The description includes an audio introduction to the show prior to the start of the performance to help set the scene. The descriptions are presented via a personal headset that is worn throughout the performance. To reserve a headset, please contact our Box Office team in advance by emailing access@curvetheatre.co.uk or calling a member of the team on 0116 242 3595.
Audio Described performances are accompanied by Touch Tours, which take place 90 minutes prior to an Audio Described performance. These tours give audience members an opportunity to step onto the stage and take a tactile tour of the set and costumes. To reserve your place on our Touch Tours, please contact our Box Office team in advance by emailing access@curvetheatre.co.uk, or by calling the team on 0116 242 3595. You can find our upcoming Audio Described performances with Touch Tours at https://www.curveonline.co.uk/audio-described-performances-with-touch-tours
British Sign Language (BSL) Interpreted performances are presented with live BSL interpretation throughout, performed by a trained BSL interpreter. The interpreter will be positioned on one side of the stage; for information on seats that are best for viewing the interpretation, please contact our Box Office team on 0116 242 3595. You can find our upcoming BSL Interpreted performances at https://www.curveonline.co.uk/bsl-interpreted-performances
At our open Captioned performances, the performers’ dialogue is presented on two amber caption display screens placed either side of the stage. The dialogue rolls at the speed the performer is speaking, operated by a live, trained captioner. For information on the best seats for viewing captions, please contact our Box Office team on 0116 242 3595.You can find our upcoming Captioned performances at https://www.curveonline.co.uk/captioned-performances.
Dementia Friendly performances are tailored to support audience members living with Dementia, their families and carers. These performances are adjusted in terms of lighting, sound and extra signage, making the theatre a calmer, more accessible environment. Audience members may leave and re-enter the theatre as many times as they need to throughout the performance, with extra staff – some of whom are Dementia Friends – on hand to offer information and support. A quiet space is also available before, during and after the performance. You can find our upcoming Dementia Friendly performances at https://www.curveonline.co.uk/dementia-friendly-performances.
Similar to our Dementia Friendly performances, we also offer Relaxed performances that are open to anyone that might benefit from a more relaxed performance environment. These performances contain adjusted lighting and sound, whilst keeping surprises to a minimum. There are extra staff on hand to support and a quiet space available before, during and after the performance. Audience members can leave and re-enter the performance as many times as they need, and pre-show information packs including a visual story for our theatre and information about the performance are avaiable. Examples of the packs and information about upcoming Relaxed performances can be found at https://www.curveonline.co.uk/relaxed-performances
Ticket prices vary per production, with most shows starting from £10.
To access the concession, please join Curve's Access Register Scheme at www.curveonline.co.uk/access.
Curve’s address is 60 Rutland Street, Leicester, LE1 1SB.
The nearest car park to Curve is the NCP Rutland Centre Car Park, next door to the theatre. The address for the car park is 56 Halford Street, Leicester, LE1 1TQ, and it has seven access spaces.
Visitors to Curve can park at NCP Rutland Centre Car Park for a reduced rate of £5.50. Parking tickets can be validated inside the theatre to receive this discounted rate.
Other nearby car parks include Queen Street Car Park (LE1 1QD), NCP Lee Circle (LE1 3RE, four access spaces) and Highcross John Lewis Car Park (LE1 4QJ, 70 access spaces).
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By Bus
All Leicestershire bus services have stops within a three to 10-minute walk of Curve. Services that stop on or near Humberstone Gate or at Haymarket Bus Station are the closest.
Due to the temporary closure of St Margaret’s Bus Station, regional bus services are currently terminating at alternative stops around the city. For more information, please see www.leicester.gov.uk/media/5k3bqvgd/smbs-replacement-stops-map.pdf, or contact service providers directly for the latest information on your service.
For more information on your nearest bus stop, visit the Leicester City Council website at www.leicester.gov.uk/transport-and-streets/travelling-by-bus/, or call Traveline on 0871 200 2233.
By Train
Leicester Train Station is less than a 10-minute walk away via Charles Street. For the latest service information, please visit www.nationalrail.co.uk.
| Season (1 Jan 2024 - 31 Dec 2024) |
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* Our opening times vary by week dependent on our show programme. For the latest information on our opening times, including Box Office opening times, please visit www.curveonline.co.uk/plan-your-visit/booking-information/
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