The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time is adapted from Mark Haddon’s multi-million-selling novel and is a coming-of-age story.
Written by Simon Stephens and directed by Ned Bennett, The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time will open at the Birmingham Rep in early September where it will run until 19th September.
The production will then visit venues including Brighton Theatre Royal, Milton Keynes Theatre and York’s Grand Opera House. Further dates are expected to be announced.
School groups can enjoy discounted rates for band A and B tickets. Free teacher places are also subject to availability.
Tour dates
- Birmingham Rep: early September - 19th September
- New Victoria Theatre, Woking: 22nd - 26th September
- Brighton Theatre Royal: 29th September - 3rd October
- Milton Keynes Theatre: 6th - 10th October
- Nottingham Theatre Royal: 13th - 17th October
- Leicester Curve: 20th - 24th October
- Grand Opera House, York: 27th - 31st October
- Liverpool Empire: 3rd - 7th November
- New Wimbledon Theatre: 10th - 14th November
- Bath Theatre Royal: 24th - 28th November
About the show
Christopher Boone is gifted with a brilliant mind for numbers, but unsettled by the unpredictability of people and everyday life. When a neighbour’s dog is discovered killed, he finds himself under suspicion. Determined to prove his innocence, Christopher becomes both detective and suspect, drawn into a mystery that grows darker and more complex with every clue he uncovers.
What begins as the search for a culprit soon reveals secrets closer to home, forcing him to confront truths that will test his courage, his family, and his understanding of trust, independence, and the wider world.
Inventive, gripping, and moving, The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time combines the intrigue of a whodunnit with a powerful coming-of-age story in an unforgettable theatrical event.
Educational resources
BBC Bitesize has free resources for teachers to use with GCSE groups studying The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time in English literature and drama. Resources explore themes including ensemble acting, adapting a novel for theatre and physical theatre.
The short videos also explore the relationships between Christopher and other characters, including his parents and his teacher, Siobhan.
Click here to access the online resources. For more information about the UK tour of The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time visit curiousonstage.co.uk.
