Curve announces new production of THE SOUND OF MUSIC for Christmas 2025
Leicester will be alive with the sound of music this Christmas as Curve announces a brand-new Made at Curve production of classic musical, The Sound of Music.
Running from 22 November 2025 - 11 January 2026, this Made at Curve production will be directed by Nikolai Foster. Further casting and creative team members will be announced in due course.
Speaking about the announcement, Curve’s Chief Executive Chris Stafford and Artistic Director Nikolai Foster said: “The life and experiences of Maria and the von Trapp family feel as fresh today as they must have done when Rodgers and Hammerstein’s perfect musical first leapt onto the stage 60 years ago. The Sound of Music really is one of the greats and we are beyond excited to produce the show at Curve for Christmas 2025.
“Through music, celebrating creativity and her courageous spirit, Maria inspires the von Trapp family, transforming their home into a place filled with love, adventure and a feeling anything is possible.
“There aren’t many hills around Leicester’s Cultural Quarter, but the streets of our city really will be alive with the sound of music this Christmas, as families and friends come together to share this magical brand new Made at Curve production of this incredible musical.”
The Made at Curve production of The Sound of Music will be complemented by wraparound learning and engagement activity delivered by Curve’s Creative Programmes team, including a free digital Education Pack and bespoke workshops for school groups, as well as a Theatre Day on 4 December, where audience members of all ages will be able to learn more about the creation of the production and behind the scenes insights from the show’s team.
A variety of accessible performances are also available across the run, including British Sign Language interpreted (5 December, 7:15pm), Captioned (13 December, 7:15pm and 18 December, 2pm), Dementia Friendly (16 December, 2pm), Audio Described and Touch Tours (20 December, 2pm and 6 January, 7:15pm) and Relaxed (8 January, 2pm).