Curve in Conversation

About Curve in Conversation

Curve in Conversation takes you behind-the-scenes of Leicester's Curve theatre, giving you exciting insights into the work you see both on - and off - our stages.

Publisher

Curve

Category

arts

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

27 May 2021

Latest episode

3 Nov 2026

Latest episodes

69 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   3 Nov 2026

   Inside rehearsals for CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY

   You've got a golden ticket! Step behind-the-scenes of Wonka's factory in this latest instalment of Curve in Conversation. In this episode, host Martin Ballard is joined by members of the CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY company as they prepare to share a world of 'Pure Imagination' with audiences here at Curve later this month. Join director Nikolai Foster, Darren Bennett (Mr Salt), Lizzie Bea (Mrs Gloop), Jonny Fines (Willy Wonka), David-Michael Johnson (Grandpa Joe) and Young Company mem...

2. 

   19 Sept 2026

   Inside rehearsals for EDUCATING RITA

   In this episode, step inside the rehearsal room for our upcoming Made at Curve production of EDUCATING RITA, directed by Curve’s Associate Director Cara Nolan (WHO’S AFRAID OF VIRGINIA WOOLF?). Host Martin Ballard speaks to Alexandra Mardell (Rita), Dominic Mafham (Frank) and Associate Director Martha Kent about why this much-loved play remains so relevant today, the rehearsal process, and why audiences should step into the study with Rita and Frank this autumn. EDUCATING RITA plays at Curv...

3. 

   27 Aug 2026

   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 Pankhurst in SYLVIA, bringing Suffragette history to life on stage and what it means to kick off the UK tour here in Leicester. Portraying the legendary comedian Tommy Cooper, Damian Williams shares how it feels to depict his idol in THE LAST LAUGH, coming to Cu...

Who has been a guest on Curve in Conversation

Names identified in recent episode analyses. Showing up to five guests.

• Lauren Jones
• Lisa Maxwell
• Katie Cailean
• Kraig Thornber
• Megan Ellis

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2,712,610

Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025

Spotify

5.0 / 5

4 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 57 / 100

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Quality

55

Social presence

0

YouTube

86

Engagement

60

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