Laughlines Comedy Entertainment present Fawlty Towers: The Dinner Show, Curve, Leicester

Laughlines Comedy Entertainment present

Fawlty Towers: The Dinner Show

Laughlines Comedy Entertainment present
Fawlty Towers – The Dinner Show

Enjoy a delicious three-course meal and interactive comedy hosted by Basil Fawlty, his long-suffering wife Sybil and their confused but loyal waiter Manuel – all brought to life by a critically-acclaimed cast of professional actors.

Performed as you dine, Fawlty Towers – The Dinner Show is a spectacular tribute to the iconic British sitcom. Everything that can go wrong will and as you, the dining audience, are part of the show, you will gain first-hand experience of the Fawlty’s famous hospitality, comical mishaps and manic mayhem…just don’t mention the war!

DATES
Thu 6 – Sat 8 Feb 7.30pm
RR2

TICKETS
£39.50

DISCOUNTS
15% off for Members

Show Information

Date:	07 February
Venue:	Curve
INFO TEL:	0116 242 3560
Entry:	£39.50 (includes meal)*
Website:	Click here
Ticket No:	0116 242 3595

*Booking fee may apply, please see Tickets page.

Show Times

Door open:	7.00.pm
Start time:	7.30.pm
End time:	10.30.pm

Curve, Rutland Street, Leicester, Photograph

Curve Leicester

One Man Two Guvnors, Curve, theatre, Leicester

ONE MAN TWO GUVNORS

25 OCT - 3 NOV 2012
THEATRE PERFORMANCE

Based on The Servant of Two Masters by Carlo Goldoni, with songs by Grant Olding.

Starring Rufus Hound

Daily Telegraph, Evening Standard
Financial Times, Guardian
Independent, The Sun
 
WINNER – Best New PlayEvening Standard and Critics’ Circle Awards 

The National Theatre’s smash-hit comedy, now a West End and Broadway sensation, comes to Leicester.

Richard Bean’s award-winning play is a glorious celebration of British comedy: a unique, laugh-out-loud mix of satire, songs, slapstick and glittering one-liners.

Fired from his skiffle band, Francis Henshall (Rufus Hound) becomes minder to Roscoe Crabbe… but Roscoe is really Rachel, posing as her own dead brother… who’s been killed by her boyfriend Stanley Stubbers. Francis spots the chance of an extra meal ticket and takes a job with one Stanley Stubbers. To prevent discovery Francis must keep his two guvnors apart. Simple.

With songs by Grant Olding, One Man, Two Guvnors Physical Comedy Director is Cal McCrystal, revival director is Adam Penford, designs are by Mark Thompson, with lighting by Mark Henderson, sound design by Paul Arditti and fight direction by Kate Waters.

Experience Curve:

After show discussion
Thu 1 Nov

Page to Stage

Thu 1 Nov

Curve is a theatre in Leicester, England, based in the Cultural quarter in Leicester City Centre. Before being named Curve, it was referred to as Leicester Performing Arts Centre. Wikipedia

Opened: December 4, 2008 Address: Rutland Street, Leicester LE1 Hours: Mon-Fri  10am-8pm Sat  10am-7pm Sun  11am-5pm Phone: 0116 242 3560

There's monster in my piano, Curve, theatre, Leicester, England

THERE'S A MONSTER IN MY PIANO

6 OCT 2012

What do you do when you hear a strange munching noise inside a piano? Call the Piano Doctor of course. He might be able to help with his bag full of ears and his collection of weird and wonderful tools. But when he looks inside - the musical notes are packing their bags and running away. What are they scared of and who is hammering at the keys?

Children and adults alike will be delighted with this offbeat jazzy tale. Starring puppets, clowning, animation and a very highly strung monster indeed.

Puppet theatre for all ages over 4

This show is a part of Little Curve and will be hosted in Rehearsal Room 2.
 

Curve is a theatre in Leicester, England, based in the Cultural quarter in Leicester City Centre. Before being named Curve, it was referred to as Leicester Performing Arts Centre. Wikipedia

Opened: December 4, 2008 Address: Rutland Street, Leicester LE1 Hours: Mon-Fri  10am-8pm Sat  10am-7pm Sun  11am-5pm Phone: 0116 242 3560

The Tiger Who Came To Tea, Curve, theatre, Leicester

THE TIGER WHO CAME TO TEA

11 DEC 2012 - 5 JAN 2013
STUDIO PERFORMANCE

DIRECT FROM A SMASH-HIT WEST END SEASON!

Nominated for 2012 Olivier Award Best Entertainment and Family

Based on the picture book written and illustrated by Judith Kerr.  Adapted for the stage with songs and lyrics by David Wood.

The doorbell rings just as Sophie and her mummy are sitting down to tea. Who could it possibly be? What they certainly don’t expect to see at the door is a big, stripy tiger!

The tea-guzzling tiger returns for a smashing West – End summer season! This delightful family show is packed with oodles of magic, sing-a-long songs and clumsy chaos!   A stunning stage adaptation of this classic tale of teatime mayhem..,expect to be surprised!

David Wood OBE is undisputedly the country’s leading writer and director of plays and musicals for children. His many successes include Shaun the Sheep, Fantastic Mr Fox, The Gingerbread Man, BFG, The Witches, Meg and Mog, Spot and Babe the Sheep Pig.

For children aged 3 and above

Illustrations copyright © Kerr-Kneale Productions Ltd 1968

Experience Curve:

Decorate a cupcake for the Tiger Who came to Tea
Sat 15 and 22 Dec

Curve is a theatre in Leicester, England, based in the Cultural quarter in Leicester City Centre. Before being named Curve, it was referred to as Leicester Performing Arts Centre. Wikipedia

Opened: December 4, 2008 Address: Rutland Street, Leicester LE1 Hours: Mon-Fri  10am-8pm Sat  10am-7pm Sun  11am-5pm Phone: 0116 242 3560

Some Like It Hip Hop, Curve, theatre, Leicester

SOME LIKE IT HIP HOP

13 - 14 NOV 2012
THEATRE PERFORMANCE

Some Like it Hip Hop made its world premiere in 2011, ZooNation’s first new production since the phenomenal Into The Hoods became the longest running dance show ever seen in the West End. Emulating its success, Some Like it Hip Hop was an instant smash-hit, winning over audiences and critics alike with its infectious ‘wit, heart and magnificent energy’ (The Independent).

Embarking on its first UK tour, the show has already been nominated for multiple awards and is fast becoming a modern classic. With a nod to Billy Wilder’s film and Shakespeare’sTwelfth Night, it tells a comical tale of love, mistaken identity, cross-dressing and revolution; all played out in ZooNation’s trademark style of hip hop dance, comedy and physical theatre.

Directed by Kate Prince, Some Like it Hip Hop also features ground shaking original music by Josh Cohen and DJ Walde.

Nominated for the Olivier Award 2012 for Best New Dance Production

“A belter of a show”The Guardian

Curve is a theatre in Leicester, England, based in the Cultural quarter in Leicester City Centre. Before being named Curve, it was referred to as Leicester Performing Arts Centre. Wikipedia

Opened: December 4, 2008 Address: Rutland Street, Leicester LE1 Hours: Mon-Fri  10am-8pm Sat  10am-7pm Sun  11am-5pm Phone: 0116 242 3560

Santa's New Sleigh, Curve, theatre, Leicester

SANTA'S NEW SLEIGH

18 - 23 DEC 2012

Sprocket and Dibs have a problem!

Christmas is fast approaching and Santa's sleigh is nowhere to be found.  Will Sprocket and Dibs be able to create a new sleigh in time or will Christmas be cancelled?  Can you help them save the day?  Only time will tell but with audience participation, sing-alongs and a present from Santa for every child it promises to be the perfect festive treat.

 

You will also have the opportunity to take a photograph with Santa himself so don't forget to bring your camera!

 

This show will be hosted in Rehearsal Room 2.

Curve is a theatre in Leicester, England, based in the Cultural quarter in Leicester City Centre. Before being named Curve, it was referred to as Leicester Performing Arts Centre. Wikipedia

Opened: December 4, 2008 Address: Rutland Street, Leicester LE1 Hours: Mon-Fri  10am-8pm Sat  10am-7pm Sun  11am-5pm Phone: 0116 242 3560

A Christmas Carol, Curve, theatre, Leicester

A CHRISTMAS CAROL

6 - 8 DEC 2012
STUDIO PERFORMANCE

By Charles Dickens, told by Mike Maran, with music written by Alison Stephens, performed by Norman Chalmers (concertina), and directed by Patrick Sandford.

Scrooge is a terrible miser - but he can't be all bad.  He could hardly become so beautifully transformed at the end of the story if he never has the potential in the first place.

The ghosts aren't so frightening - well maybe just a little bit scary.  They lead Scrooge down the roads of the past, present, and future because he wants to see eveyrthing that they can show him.

Scrooge's nephew, Fred, laughs all the way through the story.  If you should happen, by any unlikely chance, to know a man more blest in laugh than Scrooge's nephew all I can say is that I'd like to know him too.  From the same team that delighted audiences withCaptain Corelli's Mandolin, mesmeric storyteller Mike Maran brings you a sparkling new production of the Charles Dickens seasonal favourite.

Curve is a theatre in Leicester, England, based in the Cultural quarter in Leicester City Centre. Before being named Curve, it was referred to as Leicester Performing Arts Centre. Wikipedia

Opened: December 4, 2008 Address: Rutland Street, Leicester LE1 Hours: Mon-Fri  10am-8pm Sat  10am-7pm Sun  11am-5pm Phone: 0116 242 3560

Hardeep Singh Kohli, Indian Takeaway, Curve, theatre, Leicester

HARDEEP SINGH KOHLI - INDIAN TAKEAWAY

1 DEC 2012
STUDIO PERFORMANCE

Everyone loves a curry - after all, it is Britain's national dish! Broadcaster, writer and Celebrity Masterchef finalist Hardeep Singh Kohli is on a mission to find the best Indian takeaway in the UK.

For his third national tour show - following two sell-out years on the road and at the Edinburgh festival – Hardeep will order a takeaway live on stage for delivery to the theatre, having selected one from audience suggestions submitted via HardeepLive.com.

Hardeep will then race against time to cook his own sumptuous feast before the takeaway arrives. Along the way, he’ll be sharing recipe tips, anecdotes and wonderful stories of his shared Scottish and Indian heritage. The show culminates with some lucky audience members coming on stage to sample both meals. Make sure you book early for a good seat to be first in the queue!

"Kohli’s evening of cookery and anecdotes left a reassuringly warm aftertaste."The Times

"A capacity crowd in the palm of his hand for almost two hours. His concoction on the night? Haggis and butternut squash vindaloo. Even funnier, it was delicious."The Sun

Show may contain strong language/adult humour.

Running time: Approximately 100 mins plus interval.

Curve is a theatre in Leicester, England, based in the Cultural quarter in Leicester City Centre. Before being named Curve, it was referred to as Leicester Performing Arts Centre. Wikipedia

Opened: December 4, 2008 Address: Rutland Street, Leicester LE1 Hours: Mon-Fri  10am-8pm Sat  10am-7pm Sun  11am-5pm Phone: 0116 242 3560

Hello Dolly, Curve, theatre, Leicester

HELLO, DOLLY!

30 NOV 2012 - 12 JAN 2013
THEATRE PERFORMANCE

All aboard!  This Christmas be transported to the bright lights and excitement of New York City and boy, are we going to take it by storm! 

Dolly Levi is a glamorous and wise cracking woman with a big heart.  She is also a professional matchmaker focussed on bringing love to the great and good of Manhattan but especially to our heroes, Barnaby and Cornelius who are not going home until they've each kissed a girl.  However, she soon realises that one of her suitors brings more than a little sparkle to her own eye too...with hilarious consequences! 

This production will reunite the critically-acclaimed creative team which staged the musical spectaculars Gypsy (Curve) and The King and I (Curve and national tour). The production will be directed by Curve Artistic Director Paul Kerryson, designed by Sara Perks and choreographed by David Needham. The musical is packed with energetic dance numbers including the famous Walters' Gallop at the fabulous Harmonia Gardens and the iconic Before the Parade Passes By.  

Hello Dolly! was also immortalised in film in 1969, starring Barbra Streisand and Michael Crawford, when it was nominated for seven Academy Awards.  The music and lyrics are by the great Jerry Herman who also wrote La Cage Aux Folles, Mack and Mabel andMame.

 

This is one big, bold and brassy Broadway musical extravaganza of a show and promises to be spectacular Christmas show for all of the family!

 

"Paul Kerryson's magnificent revival"

The Guardian
(on Paul Kerryson's 2012 Curve Production of Gypsy)

 

"an evening of maximum pleasure"

The Times
(on Paul Kerryson's 2011 Curve Production of 42nd St)

 

Experience Curve:

 

Over 55's Theatre Day
Wed 12 Dec

After show discussion

Thu 13 Dec

Page to Stage

Thu 13 Dec

   

Curve is a theatre in Leicester, England, based in the Cultural quarter in Leicester City Centre. Before being named Curve, it was referred to as Leicester Performing Arts Centre. Wikipedia

Opened: December 4, 2008 Address: Rutland Street, Leicester LE1 Hours: Mon-Fri  10am-8pm Sat  10am-7pm Sun  11am-5pm Phone: 0116 242 3560

Diwali Hangama , Curve, theatre, Leicester

DIWALI HANGAMA

17 NOV 2012
THEATRE PERFORMANCE

This Diwali, Curve presents a colourful one-night variety concert for your enjoyment, including a special performance from Signature.  After wowing the audiences and judges right through to the final of Britain's Got Talent, Signature bring a unique fusion of Indian dance and the music of Michael Jackson together for a thrilling dance extravaganza.  Together with a showcase of lots of local talen, this show is set to be a sparkling night of entertainment.

The members in this production will be joined by members of the local community.

During Diwali, our public spaces at Curve will be buzzing with free events and performances, to bring the celebrations to life.

Curve is a theatre in Leicester, England, based in the Cultural quarter in Leicester City Centre. Before being named Curve, it was referred to as Leicester Performing Arts Centre. Wikipedia

Opened: December 4, 2008 Address: Rutland Street, Leicester LE1 Hours: Mon-Fri  10am-8pm Sat  10am-7pm Sun  11am-5pm Phone: 0116 242 3560

Babatsheva Ensemble with Deca Dance, Curve, theatre, Leicester

BABATSHEVA ENSEMBLE WITH DECA DANCE

16 NOV 2012
THEATRE PERFORMANCE

DANCE CONSORTIUM PRESENTS BATSHEVA ENSEMBLE WITH
DECA DANCE

“It is the collective energy alongside the music that defines Batsheva” The Guardian

Batsheva Ensemble is the younger wing of Israeli’s outstanding and world class contemporary dance group Batsheva Dance Company and this is their first trip to the UK.

Led by choreographic supremo Ohad Naharin, Batsheva’s dancers were described as “acrobats of God” by the San Francisco Chronicle.  Naharin has said of his dancers that he wants them to be “people that are connected to their sensuality, to their demons.  People that are capable of laughing at themselves.  Musicality, groove – I’m attracted to people with groove”  And in the Ensemble he has selected dancers, aged between 18 and 24 and from countries around the world, that are just that. Rarely will you see such urban, gritty and skilled dancers as these.

Deca Dance brings together memorable and favourite segments of Naharin’s creations from the last 20 years.  The piece is constantly updated and so offers a fresh look at the work created by Batsheva every time it is performed.  It is set to a sensational compilation of music ranging from The Beach Boys to Vivaldi and on to Dean Martin.

www.danceconsortium.co.uk

Experience Curve:

After show discussion

Fri 16 Nov

Curve is a theatre in Leicester, England, based in the Cultural quarter in Leicester City Centre. Before being named Curve, it was referred to as Leicester Performing Arts Centre. Wikipedia

Opened: December 4, 2008 Address: Rutland Street, Leicester LE1 Hours: Mon-Fri  10am-8pm Sat  10am-7pm Sun  11am-5pm Phone: 0116 242 3560

Paul Chowdry, whats happening white people, Curve, theatre, Leicester

PAUL CHOWDHRY - WHAT'S HAPPENING WHITE PEOPLE?

10 NOV 2012
THEATRE PERFORMANCE

PAUL CHOWDRHY – WHAT’S HAPPENING WHITE PEOPLE

Paul Chowdhry star of Channel 4's Stand-Up For The Week will be touring the UK this autumn with his brand new show What's Happening White People.  Seen by many as the UK's number one Asian comic, with over 3 million 'YouTube' hits of his highly charged dry observational humour tapping into the multicultural diversity of contemporary Britain.  The Daily Telegraph describe Paul Chowdhry as “a star in the making" and the Metro as “naturally funny.  Chowdhry has the balance of humour and honesty just right."

Show may contain strong language/adult humour.

Curve is a theatre in Leicester, England, based in the Cultural quarter in Leicester City Centre. Before being named Curve, it was referred to as Leicester Performing Arts Centre. Wikipedia

Opened: December 4, 2008 Address: Rutland Street, Leicester LE1 Hours: Mon-Fri  10am-8pm Sat  10am-7pm Sun  11am-5pm Phone: 0116 242 3560

Sing along a rocky horror picture show, Curve, theatre, Leicester

SING-ALONG-A-ROCKY HORROR PICTURE SHOW

9 NOV 2012
THEATRE PERFORMANCE

From the producers of the smash hit Sing-a-long-a Sound of Music

The campest cult classic of all time returns to Curve.  Made in 1975 with the incredible Tim Curry as Frank 'n' Furter, the delectable Susan Sarandon as Janet, the cadaverousRichard O'Brien as Riff Raff and the fluffy Meatloaf as Eddie, The Rocky Horror Picture Show is the craziest, most action-packed, romantic, scary Translyvanian party of all time.

 

The Rocky Horror Picture Show is given the full Sing-along-a treatment it's been screaming for on the big screen.  It's packed full of terrific numbers from The Timewarpand Sweet Transvestite, to There's a Light and I'm Going Home, by way of Whatever Happened to Saturday Night? and Science Fiction Double Feature.

 

An outrageous, riotious, kitsch, wonderful romp - you won't have a better time to let your hair down this year. Fancy dress is not obligatory but highly recommended!

 

*This is a screening of the original movie, with the song lyrics and actions projected on the screen.  The movie carries a BBFC ceritficate of 12.

Curve is a theatre in Leicester, England, based in the Cultural quarter in Leicester City Centre. Before being named Curve, it was referred to as Leicester Performing Arts Centre. Wikipedia

Opened: December 4, 2008 Address: Rutland Street, Leicester LE1 Hours: Mon-Fri  10am-8pm Sat  10am-7pm Sun  11am-5pm Phone: 0116 242 3560

Marcus Brigstocke, The Brig Society, Curve, theatre, Leicester

MARCUS BRIGSTOCKE - THE BRIG SOCIETY

7 NOV 2012
THEATRE PERFORMANCE

No less than the total restructuring of every aspect of life in Britain organised through the medium of jokes. See this show - WIN a free hospital or school! Second prize - a major High St bank.

“Dazzling, inspired, perfectly observed.  I’ve yet to see anything funnier” 
Daily Telegraph

One of Britain's finest comedians and broadcasters, Marcus Brigstocke, is taking his hotly anticipated new show The Brig Society on tour this autumn. The award-winning comedian is a firm favourite with comedy fans and The Brig Society promises to be as sharply observant and quick-witted as his much loved catalogue of work.  Show may contain strong language/adult humour.

“Intelligent, dark, subtle stuff”  The Observer

Curve is a theatre in Leicester, England, based in the Cultural quarter in Leicester City Centre. Before being named Curve, it was referred to as Leicester Performing Arts Centre. Wikipedia

Opened: December 4, 2008 Address: Rutland Street, Leicester LE1 Hours: Mon-Fri  10am-8pm Sat  10am-7pm Sun  11am-5pm Phone: 0116 242 3560

The Pied Piper, Curve, theatre, Leicester

THE PIED PIPER

27 OCT 2012

Designed by Karen Torley, Joy Haynes and Paul Osborne, directed by Bob Percy and performed by: Jonny Story

When the Pied Piper plays his flute, the rats run, the greedy mayor rubs his hands and the children dance.

This  humorous and irresistible one person show combines a skilful mix of puppetry, foot-tapping live music and storytelling and will have audiences young and old entranced.

 

Suitable for children aged 3 to 7 years and their families

 

This show is a part of Little Curve and will be hosted in Rehearsal Room 2 as a part of our Half term treats.

Curve is a theatre in Leicester, England, based in the Cultural quarter in Leicester City Centre. Before being named Curve, it was referred to as Leicester Performing Arts Centre. Wikipedia

Opened: December 4, 2008 Address: Rutland Street, Leicester LE1 Hours: Mon-Fri  10am-8pm Sat  10am-7pm Sun  11am-5pm Phone: 0116 242 3560

Entertaining Mr Sloane, Curve, theatre, Leicester

ENTERTAINING MR SLOANE

2 - 24 NOV 2012
STUDIO PERFORMANCE

It is the swinging 1960s and sexy, cocksure, charismatic young Mr. Sloane is looking for a place to live.  Middle-aged Kath offers herself as his landlady but is also offering something else.  Her younger brother Ed is also looking for some action but their elderly and inquisitive father is unfortunately in the way.

Entertaining Mr Sloane is a sleek, dark and sexy comedy written by one of Britain's most notorious playwrights - Leicester's own Joe Orton, and was his first full-length play establishing him as one of the most significant writers of stage farce in the twentieth century.  This wickedly funny, and sometimes violent play caused a stir when it first opened in London during the age of the sexual revolution.  The play has gone on to win many awards with revivals worldwide.  Orton's other works include Loot and What the Butler Saw in an explosive and successful career cut short by his untimely and violent death in 1967.

This Curve Production is directed by Artistic Director Paul Kerryson, whose previous plays include Absurd Person Singular, Dolly West's Kitchen, The Pillowman starring Marc Warren, The Lieutenant of Inishmore both by Martin McDonagh.

Experience Curve:

Over 55's Theatre Day
Thu 15 Nov 
After show discussion
Wed 21 Nov

Page to Stage
Wed 21 Nov

Curve is a theatre in Leicester, England, based in the Cultural quarter in Leicester City Centre. Before being named Curve, it was referred to as Leicester Performing Arts Centre. Wikipedia

Opened: December 4, 2008 Address: Rutland Street, Leicester LE1 Hours: Mon-Fri  10am-8pm Sat  10am-7pm Sun  11am-5pm Phone: 0116 242 3560