The work of Theatre Nation Partnerships and the tour of HANDBAGGED

For this episode of Curve in Conversation, we take a look at Theatre Nation Partnerships – a collaborative network of arts organisations aiming to strengthen their relationships with local audiences, schools and communities – and the impacts of Curve’s involvement. Hear from the National Theatre’s Head of National Partnerships Kiri Grant, as she delves into the amazing work of the collaboration and the projects coming up soon. Director of Creative Programmes here at Curve, Kay Hardiman showcases how the partnerships have added to the accessibility of arts in the Leicester area, and the other great work our teams have achieved in the local community. To round up the episode, returning to Leicester after last year’s hit Made at Curve production of MY FAIR LADY, Sarah Moyle takes on the role of Queen Elizabeth in HANDBAGGED. This Theatre Nation Partnerships production of Moira Buffini’s clever comedy is a fly-on-the-wall look at what might have happened when Queen Elizabeth II and Margaret Thatcher came face-to-face in the privacy of the palace. Sarah talks all about the challenges of taking on the role of this influential historical figure, and how excited she is to share the production across the country (especially Leicester!). Hear all this and more in this episode of Curve in Conversation.