Curve Theatre, Leicester
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Curve is a theatre in Leicester, England, based in the Cultural quarter in Leicester City Centre. The theatre is set to open in Autumn 2008 which has during construction been refered to as Leicester performing arts centre.
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[edit] About Curve
Leicester's state of the art theatre, designed by world renowned architect Rafael Viñoly is based in the heart of the new Cultural Quarter on Rutland Street. Curve features two auditoria, one with 750 fixed seats while a 350 seat auditorium will provide a versatile smaller space. When the 32 tonne steel walls separating the stage and the foyer are lifted, the stage will be visible from street level. The stunning glass façade encloses a magnificent open plan foyer with views onto the café, bars, backstage area, and across the stage.
[edit] Simply Cinderella
Simply Cinderella, the opening production at Curve, will run from Dec 4th 2008 - Jan 24th 2009 - a brand new musical of the fairytale directed by Adam Cooper.
[edit] Leicester Theatre Trust
Leicester Theatre Trust (LTT) is the independent charitable trust that will take over the operation of the new theatre on Rutland Street to which is to be named "Curve" at the end of January 2008. The Leicester Theatre Trust formed in 1973, it is a regularly funded client of Arts Council England (ACE) and receives annual revenue funding from Leicester City Council.
From 1973 to 2007 the organisation programmed and operated the Haymarket Theatre with a varied offer, aimed at attracting a broad and diverse audience, reflecting the unique nature of the city and its surrounds. In moving to the new facility, LTT aims to build on these successes and become an invaluable resource for the people of the city, the county and the region, as well as a nationally and internationally admired theatre provider.
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