The Curve Theatre impresses from the outside....until you get right up close to it. I can think of no other modern theatre I have visited where the entrance and exit are so unlovely and uninviting. The street dining area - for the brave souls who wish to have a coffee outside whilst fending off beggars - is tiny and in shadow, which surely defeats the purpose. By contrast, the inside bar, cafe, and waiting areas are well thought through. There is a wonderful sense of space that is almost cathedral-like in its impact. There is, however, insufficient seating for the numbers seeking it. Given the age(ing) profile of most theatre going audiences in the UK, this is no small matter. The staff here were unfailingly polite and helpful (which feels like a bonus in these 'post service' times). The toilets, when I used them, were clean and well maintained (which is a definite bonus). The main auditorium itself is an impressive modern theatre going space with comfortable seats and plenty of leg room (everything that Frank Matcham theatres aren't). I was here to see "The Book Thief," a brave, powerfully emotive, but relentlessly downbeat, new musical. The staging was drab and spare. The lighting, harsh and sepia. But what unfolded was engaging and enriching. The setting of this musical was historical, but it felt current. Words are still being stolen from us and used against others in ways that should always shock and repel.

De Montfort University held there graduations at this theatre and it was fantastic. Well organised production with great sound and visuals. Well done DMU and well done to The Curve.

This is a wonderful theatre. Great experience. Highly recommended. Great design meaning that wherever you sit you can see well and the seats and legroom are really comfortable. Staff very friendly and helpful. Very nice public areas and bar too. Have been a couple of times and the staging is always excellent

Bugsy Malone, fantastic show, superb cast who really looked like they were genuinely enjoying the performances they were giving. Curve staff as lovely & professional as ever. Lost a star for me due to the quality of the sound. To my ear there was too much top end, not enough bass or volume to the point the performers were drowned out on occasion by the music and I struggled to follow some of the dialogue. Slight moan aside, a brilliant show. Well done to all involved. Photos & recording were encouraged at the end by the cast so I grabbed a couple of phone pics.

Took the family to see the Wizard of oz, an awesome night out for anyone young and old. Wonderful scenery, great singing incorporating all the songs from the film. Acting, dancing, singing and props were brilliant. The use of puppetry for Toto was inspired, the wicked witch stole the show for me, even considering getting some Ruby slippers to grab her attention!

Worked at this venue recently with a tour show: Cirque The Greatest Show. It’s a big beautiful venue and very state of the art equipment! The in house crew were friendly and very helpful! The most interesting thing about this venue is the fact that at the end of the show the stage left wall comes up and all the members of the public could see backstage and watch us start the get-out!! What a fantastic way to get people more interested in the backstage industry!!

Great place, DeMontfort University use this venue for their graduation events. Its a fantastic venue, really well organised.

Just back from watching Jesus Christ Super Star and the show was absolutely fantastic. The role of Jesus was played by Charlie McCullagh, who is an ensemble member. He really was incredible. The lady who played Mary Magdalene was equally as good. In fact no member of the cast put a foot wrong. If you can get to see this tour, go ahead and have a great evening of entertainment. 5star all the way.

Been to this theatre 25 times over the years, as its our local main stream theatre from where we live in Hinckley & it puts on the shows that appeals to us. The staff are friendly and helpful. The theatre is well cared for & is the most modern one we visit. We will visit this theatre 3 times in 2024.

Had an incredible time watching heathers at the curve theatre. The theatre is beautiful with really comfy seats and despite our seats being near the edge of our row we still had a brilliant view. There’s no bad seats! The tour cast of heathers really are amazing- would 100% recommend you try to catch it before the tour ends!

Excellent regional theatre, comfortable seats with plenty of legroom. Always produce some of the best shows around. Lovely helpful staff and the theatre itself is a work of art. Worth the long drive there and back every time!

Really bright and friendly venue. Bright colours with pictures of past shows on the wall. You are literally surrounded in theatre. Comfortable seats with plenty of room and great view of stage. Saw Evita.

The Curve is Leicester's Gem. The shows equal those of the West End with many of those touring shows coming to Leicester for a fraction of the cost of London seats and without the hassle of travel.

Great production (Matthew Bourne’s Romeo & Juliette). Good seats. Easy parking (pay for your parking in the box office to avoid queues at the pay station at the end). Awesome seeing backstage after the performance when they raise the sides of the theatre.

A nice modern theatre, plenty of places to eat. East directions inside. The seats became a little uncomfortable but bearable. We saw RIDE and was an excellent show.

Amazing theatre, was fortunate enough to perform here with 'The Tiger Who Came to Tea' recently. We had a lovely time watching 'La Bamba' as well, would highly recommend

Lived in Leicestershire since 2008 but not been here before. A really fantastic show. The young lad who was the “narrator” was fantastic. The whole cast were great. A really good production. Well done.

Saw Wish You Were Dead. Great show and cast but performers needed microphone. If they had their back to you it was difficult to make out what they were saying.

I was there for a graduation two days ago. I was impressed by the many young ladies that acquired best students recognition by the University. The ceremony was beautiful and brought tears and laughter to many faces.

We watched a modern dance version of Romeo and Juliet. We went a bit before and had a drink. I usually do not do people watching, yet seeing some people dressed up was nice. The facilities were enough to serve the full crowd for the big stage. It felt spacious during the break. The actors were kind of present on stage during the break. We parked right next to the theatre. Although there was some waiting line for the drinks and parking, it was a fun experience.

Visited for Spongebob the Musical, which was a bonkers, fantastic experience. We ate in the cafe before the show, which was really convenient. The food wasn't fantastic, but we had envisioned eating at McDonald's beforehand, and it was a step up from that. Prices were a bit higher than a pub, so not ridiculous. The Theatre building itself was odd compared to all I have visited. The Auditorium being in the middle, with access all the way around it meant that the regular back stage areas were across the corridor from the stage itself. Seeing the actors running back to their dressing rooms was a novelty, but I do wonder how they find it. It was all concrete and brick in the main area, and didn't feel especially welcoming, although the lighting in some areas like the cafe changed that. The staff were lovely. Seats were pretty uncomfortable after half an hour though.

Lovely modern venue, with very friendly staff. Had a cuppa and a snack before taking our seats. Not the cheapest, but no more expensive than imagined. View from the front of the balcony was great, and the audio was crisp and clear. Whilst not my local theatre (we just happened to be in the area for the weekend), would happily watch something there again.

Fabulous theatre offering a broad range of musicals and theatre. I’ve seen everything from Shakespeare through to west end style musicals and everything in between. The seats all give a good view and are reasonably comfortable. The cafe, the green room, is also pretty good for a coffee and a pre-show snack. Highly recommend.

We watched the drama based on the movie/novel "The Shawshank redemption" in theatre no. 3. Was an amazing experience. The calm environment with amazingly quiet and immersed audience added to the whole experience.

Curve is one of the best theatres in the UK Modern but familiar. A large stage that can, and does, accommodate big productions Great to have this locally instead of having to travel outside of Leicester NCP adjacent to the theatre

Went to see Derren Brown. Very good central location in the heart of Leicester. A cosy sized theatre great for stand ups and smaller gigs that creates a fully submersive experience. Seating is comfy and well spaced for adequate leg room. Clean and tidy throughout, including the loos. There is a Stage Door bar and Green Room cafe both offering a good range of refreshments, a bit pricey but expected. Loads of accessibility for wheelchair users and baby change too. Parking nearby in NCP Rutland Street car park - make sure you get your ticket validated at the box office, will reduce your ticket from the standard £17 down to £5.50 Staff are all very pleasant and very helpful. Covid restrictions still in place so take a mask, you will need to wear it all the time inside. Hand sanitizer stations dotted about the place for convenience. Lots of small bars around the outside of the theatre if you want a quick pint, g&t or cocktail before you go in.

Great Theatre with two separate auditoriums, one big and other small. Good acoustic inside. Attractive oval shaped foyer with bar at one end and cafeteria at other, which also is a gallery showcasing great shows and artists. Near to the city centre. Overall, a pleasant experience to visit. 😀

I love curve theatre. Have watched a lot of theatres here. They bring a lot of amazing plays and musicals. The staff is always very friendly and helpful. Keep it up guys! Would love to see more of classic west end shows. 👍🏾

Such a lovely busy place! Very clean, friendly staff and comfortable seating. Plenty of toilets and reasonably priced drinks. Only issue was the queuing system at the bar; this was a little confusing and not clear what people were queuing for, we felt like we pushed in. Parking can be purchased alongside tickets (for the NCP next door), you just need to get your parking ticket validated in The Curve. We did this at the interval to avoid doing it at the end of the performance. Overall a lovely experience, would definitely recommend!!! (Photo from Row H, seat 27, watching Bedknobs and Broomsticks)

Love the building and it's design. You can get a bit miscombobulatd at times, special with the circular halls otherwise it's not conventional and that a good thing I think. Great theater space, excellent seating comfortable just a bit tight when you have to walk over people's feet to get to the middle seats. The acoustics are good and the lighting system is great. Concession stands are well equipped, but could use more alternative dietary options. Otherwise great experience and the shows are good highly recommend.