Curve Theatre
ENTRY
from £2
WHERE
Leicester
What it’s like
Weekly arts workshops for toddlers, free monthly family sessions, and full theatre shows under one roof.
This is a proper theatre first and foremost, but there's more going on for families than just sitting through a show. Little Curve Workshops run weekly for the 18 months to 5 years crowd, creative arts sessions that count as one ticket per family group, so you and a partner can both go in without paying twice. There's also CQ Earlies, a free creative session for families with kids from 5 up, on the second Saturday of the month, which is about as good value as a day out gets.
Beyond that it's the main programme of theatre productions and performances, so if your kids are ready to sit still for a proper show, that's the bigger draw. Booking's needed for everything, and it's worth knowing tickets are non-refundable once bought. You can exchange up to 24 hours before, but they'll sting you £1 a ticket for the privilege.
Food-wise, the café does cold snacks and drinks that you're allowed to take into most shows, as long as drinks are in plastic and any hot drink has a lid on. Hot food stays out of the auditorium altogether, so don't turn up with chips. If you've got a baby, under-2s get a £2 infant ticket for selected performances rather than going in free, which catches some parents out.
The building itself is wheelchair accessible with baby change facilities on site, and Blue Badge parking is available in car parks around the city with a drop-off point on Rutland Street. Box office opens at 10am Monday to Saturday but closes on Sundays entirely, so don't try ringing on a Sunday afternoon to sort tickets for next week.
Facilities
Need to know
- Parking
- Blue Badge Parking available in various car parks in the city
- Wheelchairs
- Wheelchair user spaces can be booked via Box Office by telephone (0116 242 3595) or email (access@curvetheatre.co.uk)
- Book everything in advance; there's no mention of walk-up availability
- Tickets are non-refundable, exchanges cost £1 per ticket and only up to 24 hours before
- Hot food isn't allowed into the auditorium, only cold snacks and drinks
- Box office is closed on Sundays and has reduced hours some Bank Holidays
Plan your visit
Does my toddler need their own ticket?
Yes, everyone needs a valid ticket regardless of age. Under-2s can get a £2 infant ticket for selected performances.
Can we bring snacks into the show?
Cold food and drinks from the café are allowed into most performances. Drinks need to be in plastic or have a lid if hot, and hot food isn't allowed in at all.
What happens if we can't make the date we booked?
Tickets are non-refundable, but you can exchange or resell up to 24 hours before the event for a £1 per ticket admin fee.
Are the workshops suitable for a really young child?
Little Curve Workshops are aimed at 18 months to 5 years, and one ticket covers a whole family group of up to two adults plus the child.
Is there anything free to go to?
CQ Earlies is a free creative session for families with children aged 5 and up, on the second Saturday of each month.
Is it accessible for wheelchairs?
The venue is wheelchair accessible, and wheelchair user spaces can be booked through the box office by phone or email. Essential Carer tickets are complimentary.
What are the opening hours?
Monday to Saturday, 10am to 8pm, or 6pm on days without a show. Closed all day Sunday.
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