Leicester Curve Theatre is absolutely thrilled to announce yet another UK premiere in its Studio Theatre with the vibrant new musical, INDIGO! Running from 26 June to 19 July this summer, this production promises to be an unforgettable experience. With the brilliant music and lyrics by Scott Evan Davis and a captivating book by Kait Kerrigan, INDIGO is set to be an uplifting and heartwarming celebration of family bonds. It beautifully tells the tale of three generations of women as they navigate their heartfelt journey to connect with one another. Don’t miss out on this inspiring story that will surely touch your heart!
Elaine is starting to forget. Beverly wishes she wouldn’t remember. Emma just wants her family back. When her mother is diagnosed with Alzheimer’s, Beverly and her husband Rick open their home to care for her. While adjusting to their new circumstances, Beverly’s daughter Emma – a non-speaking autistic teenager with synesthesia – unexpectedly crashes back into her life. Her arrival forces Beverly and Rick to confront the past and learn whether they can become the family Emma so desperately needs.
INDIGO is produced by Sing Out, Louise! Productions in association with Curve. Sensitively exploring themes of living with Alzheimer’s, autism and synesthesia, the musical’s run at Curve will include a range of accessible performances, with a Relaxed performance on Thursday 10 July, British Sign Language Interpreted on Friday 11 July, Captioned on Wednesday 16 July, Dementia Friendly on Thursday 17 July and Audio Described and Touch Tour on Saturday 19 July.
The world premiere production of INDIGO took place at The Human Race Theatre Company in Dayton, Ohio, in 2023, where it received acclaim from audiences and critics alike.
INDIGO has music and lyrics by multi-award-winning composer and lyricist Scott Evan Davis, book by Kait Kerrigan (THE GREAT GATSBY: A NEW MUSICAL), is conceived by Jay Kuo, Lorenzo Thione and Scott Evan Davis, and is directed by Catie Davis (International Resident Director of BEETLEJUICE) with musical supervision and orchestrations by Brad Haak (AN AMERICAN IN PARIS, Palace Theatre, Broadway).
Speaking about bringing the production to the UK, Director Catie Davis said:
“I am thrilled to share this powerful, original musical with audiences in the UK. Scott and Kait’s writing beautifully captures the complexities of a modern family in a way that’s rarely explored in musical theatre, but that so many people can relate to and draw strength from. Curve’s Studio Theatre is a perfect home for INDIGO’s next steps and we can’t wait to spend the summer in Leicester.”
Curve’s Chief Executive Chris Stafford and Artistic Director Nikolai Foster said:
“We’re pleased this beautiful new musical will make its UK premiere here at Curve. Writers Scott Evan Davis and Kait Kerrigan’s INDIGO moved audiences in Ohio during its inaugural run and we’re proud our audiences here in Leicester will experience it first this side of the Atlantic
Tickets for INDIGO will be on-sale to Made at Curve Circle, Patrons and Friends from Tuesday 11 March, Supporters from Wednesday 12 March, Members, Groups and Access Register Customers from Thursday 13 March and on general sale from Tuesday 18 March, all at 12pm midday. To find out more, visit www.curveonline.co.uk, call 0116 242 3595 or visit Curve’s Box Office in-person.