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Aug 23, 20246 min read
Director Stephen Daldry on his revival of 'An Inspector Calls' - coming to Curve this winter
The play is coming to Curve from October 29 to November 2, 2024 . Following a sell-out tour in 2022, Stephen Daldry’s multi...
May 2, 20242 min read
International acts for this year's Festival2Funky in Leicester
Festival will kick off on 23 May 2024. A thrilling lineup of headliners has been announced for this year’s Festival2Funky including...
Dec 19, 20232 min read
Curve's most successful years to date
249,900 audience members attended performances at Curve. Leicester’s Curve theatre has today released its 2022/23 Annual Report,...
Nov 29, 20233 min read
MCM Comic Con returns to Birmingham this weekend
Celeb guests, gamers, cosplayers and creators in one place! Pop culture extravaganza MCM Comic Con is back in Birmingham for a three-day...
Oct 17, 20231 min read
Adam Ant ANTMUSIC tour comes to De Montfort Hall
He's one of the biggest stars of the 80s. Pop icon, Adam Ant is coming to De Montfort Hall as part of his UK tour ANTMUSIC on Friday,...
Oct 12, 20232 min read
Reviewed: paranormal podcasters bring 'Uncanny: I know What I Saw' to Curve
Investigating modern-day ghost stories. Ahead of his new BBC TV series, Danny Robins presented the final Leicester showing of Uncanny: I...
Oct 6, 20233 min read
Reviewed: The Book Thief at Curve
An epic tale of war, death, kindness and the power of words. The Book Thief, based on the novel by Markus Zusak and directed by Lotte...
Aug 17, 20231 min read
Billie Marten to play Leicester O2 Academy
The singer will play Leicester on December 7. Following the release of her fourth studio album Drop Cherries earlier this year, Billie...
Aug 16, 20233 min read
Reviewed: Heathers The Musical at Curve
The UK Heathers Tour will be calling Leicester home until August 19.
Jul 24, 20231 min read
Dark Side in the Dome at National Space Centre
National Space Centre celebrates Pink Floyd's album anniversary. To celebrate 50 years of Pink Floyd’s iconic album, the National Space...
Jul 12, 20234 min read
Reviewed: The Spongebob Musical at Curve
Blame. Follow. Exploit. Control. A serious commentary on society today. Full of nostalgia and shiny neon costumes, The SpongeBob Musical...
Jul 6, 20232 min read
Reviewed: Shakespeare in Love at The Little Theatre
Playing til this Saturday. Leicester's Little Theatre recently staged a bold new production of the romantic comedy Shakespeare in Love, a...
Jul 3, 20232 min read
Loughborough Town Hall announces stellar line-up of shows
The Hall launches its summer season. Loughborough Town Hall's Summer line up is full to the brim with live music, musicals, comedy, drama...
Jun 27, 20231 min read
Roxy Ball Room opens in Humberstone Gate, Leicester
Another karaoke bar has hit Leicester! Leicester has been treated to a new venue - an activity centre for grown-ups! Roxy Ball Room...
Jun 12, 20232 min read
Radio 2 in the Park brings Tears for Fears and Kylie Minogue to Leicester
Victoria Park will play host to the BBC's annual music event. Two days of incredible live music from some of the world’s most-loved pop...
Jun 8, 20233 min read
Reviewed: Unexpected Twist at Curve
From two great authors beatboxed into one. Unexpected Twist acts as a social commentary with a storyline that runs side by side Charles...
May 17, 20233 min read
Top Midlands music festivals for your diary in the summer of 2023
A local roundup. Festival season is nearly upon us and here at the Niche offices we are VERY excited. We are airing our tents, shaking...
May 16, 20234 min read
Reviewed: Ghost: The Musical at The Little Theatre
A review of WAOS's production of Ghost: The Musical.
May 16, 20232 min read
BBC Radio's Scott Mills to make Panto debut at Leicester’s De Montfort Hall
He's excited to spend time in the 'great city of Leicester'. Radio DJ favourite Scott Mills will make his pantomime debut this festive...
Apr 18, 20233 min read
Reviewed: The Bodyguard at Curve
Feel the heat! See The Bodyguard at Curve til April 22. What an opening! This big-budget production sets off with chair-juddering...
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