2026
NEIGHBOUR-HUBS WRITERS’ SHOWCASE
Welcome
a real pleasure and we are so Working with up-and-coming artists is always nted creatives on a regular lucky at Curve to be able to work with such tale s a vital part in giving new basis. Our Neighbour-Hubs Writers scheme play new work in a theatre writers the space to create and experiment with sts. environment, alongside other like-minded arti Emma and Julian over It’s been wonderful to work with Stella, Aadam, . Through hard work and the last six months and see their work develop spired into four fantastic tendedication, their playwrighting skills have tran range of stories, styles, and minute plays that offer a diverse and exciting perspectives. munity, societal pressures, Together they explore themes of addiction, com that shape our lives. These new creativity, ambition, identity, and the choices le celebrating the works shine a light on contemporary issues whi power of storytelling. ten by artists that live and All the pieces you will see this evening are writ nt within our community. work in Leicester, representing the budding tale es staged by professional These performances are raw, script-in-hand piec ovoking and bold stories. actors and directors – all showcasing thought-pr ting new work in Leicester. Thank you for joining us tonight and for suppor Cara Nolan Associate Director
ODE SCAN THE SQSRTCHE TO ACCE FORM! FEEDBACK
THE ANSWER TO A PRAYER BY AADAM MUHAMMAD
trated by unfulfilling Leon finds himself at a creative crossroads. Frus make the impact he projects and questioning whether his work can new direction. a once hoped for, he finds himself searching for ting play follows one Set during lockdown, this thoughtful and uplif iration and start insp artist’s decision to stop looking inward for pursue his creative building a community around him. But can he rity? ambitions without sacrificing stability and secu
AESTHETICS BY STELLA HUNTLEY
ncer half her age, After her husband leaves her for a yoga-influe of comfort, ch sear in Sophie turns to the world of aesthetics the treatments As confidence, and the woman she feels she lost. to mount, a threat to become more extreme and the bills continue her job puts everything she has built at risk. about ageing, A sharp, funny and poignant feminist comedy in a society self-worth and the pressures placed on women obsessed with youth.
COUNTY LINES BY JULIAN WRIGHT
iction is finally within Nelson is on the edge. A future free from add collides with an reach, but when a visit from an old acquaintance hbour, he is forced to unexpected encounter with a well-meaning neig make a decision that could change everything. oring addiction and A gripping and compassionate new drama expl where prohibition try the systems that shape our choices. In a coun play challenges remains the dominant response to drugs, the become part of the audiences to ask whether the system itself has problem.
QUITE UNSUITABLE FOR FEMALES BY EMMA PENNEY
a new manager and changing Calton FC Women’s Team are on the rise, but carefully balanced life. Forced expectations begin to disrupt striker Becky’s places everything on the to choose between football and university, she game she loves. and the future of the women’s When another player is scouted ahead of her her limits. How far will she team is thrown into doubt, Becky is pushed to n ambition comes at a cost? go to secure her future, and what happens whe , and the pressures facing A compelling drama about identity, competition young women in sport.
CAST Bhawna Bhawser Clair Byrne Emily Drewett Gregory Floy
Meg Walls Sanjay Dattani Na-Keisha Pebody Kieran Clarke
CREATIVE TEAM
t DIRECTORS Amelia Michaels and Martha Ken TECHNICAL SUPPORT David Mainland ika Gore CREATIVE PROGRAMMES FACILITATOR Tam