Leicester’s Curve theatre and Birmingham Hippodrome have revealed plans to tour their critically acclaimed, award-winning co-production of The Color Purple this Autumn.

Having previously only played to UK audiences in London, Leicester and Birmingham,  the musical is now set to visit six new cities across England and Wales.

Co-producers Birmingham Hippodrome will open the tour from 13 to 17 September, the production will then visit Plymouth, Northampton, Salford, Cardiff, Southampton and Norwich.

The production is directed by Tinuke Craig and the full cast and creative team will be announced in due course.

Speaking about the news, Curve’s Chief Executive Chris Stafford and Artistic Director Nikolai Foster said:

“Tinuke Craig’s exquisite production of The Color Purple goes from strength to strength and we are thrilled it will embark on a UK tour this autumn following a hugely successful run at Curve and at Birmingham Hippodrome in 2019. This marks the first time The Color Purple has toured UK venues and we are thrilled audiences across the country will be able to experience this incredible story and the power of this beautiful, life-affirming musical. Huge thanks to our friends at Theatrical Rights Worldwide and Arts Council England, who have been instrumental in making it possible for Curve and Birmingham Hippodrome to tour our award-winning, critically acclaimed production.”

Exciting news, Besties!