Review: Tina: The Tina Turner Musical at Curve Leicester is a smash ☆☆☆☆

From humble beginnings in Nutbush, Tennessee, to her triumphant transformation into a multi award-winning global superstar, Tina Turner didn’t just break the rules, she rewrote them, winning 12 Grammy Awards.

Set to the pulse-pounding soundtrack of her iconic hits, including The Best, What’s Love Got To Do With It?, Private Dancer and River Deep, Mountain High, discover the heart and soul behind the Queen of Rock ‘n’ Roll.  Experience her inspiring story live on stage as this exhilarating celebration reveals the untold story of a woman who dared to dream fiercely, shatter barriers and defy the bounds of age, gender and race to conquer the world against all odds.

Presented in association with Tina Turner, written by Olivier Award and Pulitzer Prize winning playwright Katori Hall (The Mountaintop) and directed by the internationally acclaimed Phyllida Lloyd (Mamma Mia!), this five-star show is “simply the best” (Daily Mail).

Our Verdict

Tina: The Tina Turner Musical at Curve Leicester was a fantastic experience that truly did justice to the icon’s incredible life story. The show told her journey beautifully, capturing both the highs and the deeply tragic moments with great sensitivity.

The young actress who played Tina as a child had amazing energy, and her voice was absolutely stunning. Meanwhile, the lead actress portraying Tina was simply outstanding-her range of expressions was remarkable, and she brought both humour and depth to the role. Her singing was to die for, delivering each song with power and authenticity. In fact, she brought tears to her eyes, it’s that uncanny.

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The show transformed into a full-blown concert featuring Tina’s biggest hits, and the energy was electric. The actress playing Tina had the entire audience on their feet, singing and dancing along- it was an unforgettable, interactive experience.

Overall, this musical is a perfect mix of emotion, talent, and pure entertainment. The ending was quite a magical experience, and the whole audience will have gone home not only feeling entertained, but also privileged to have witness the most accurate portrayal of Tina imaginable.

A fantastic way to spend an evening, especially for a date night with loved ones!

For tickets, see curveonline.co.uk