The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time

Why see The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time?

The Smash Hit Returns!

"My name is Christopher John Francis Boone. I know all the countries of the world and the capital cities. And every prime number up to 7507."

The seven-time Olivier and five-time Tony-winning smash hit returns to London for a limited time this Winter! Wowing audiences since 2013 the hit play is based on the award-winning book by Mark Haddon, telling the story of a 15-year-old maths genius with Asperger's Syndrome, and the amazing journey he sets out on in order to solve the mysterious death of his neighbour's dog.

This cleverly staged production has been hailed for its beautiful portrayal of life lived by children like Christopher and their unique perspective on the world. It will make you think, laugh and, most of all, look at the world around you in a whole new way.

What is Curious Incident about?

Young Christopher Boone lives in a world where ordinary social interactions can be overwhelming but complex mathematics and patterns naturally jump out at him - a combination which is very well suited to being a solitary detective. His father has banned him from undertaking anymore cases, however, when he comes across an unmissable mystery at exactly seven minutes past midnight Christopher is unable to resist solving the crime.

Did you know?

Mark Haddon won over 17 international literary awards for his 2003 novel!

Key Information

Audience

Suitable for audiences aged 13 and upwards

Run Time

Two hours and 40 minutes including one interval

Dates

Finished 10 Jan 2021

Creative

Directed by Marianne Elliott
Designed by Bunny Christie
Lighting Designed by Paule Constable
Video Designed by Finn Ross
Movement Direction by Scott Graham & Steven Hoggett for Frantic Assembly
Sound Designed by Ian Dickinson
Music by Adrian Sutton
Fight Direction by Kate Waters

Awards

2013 Olivier Award wins

Best Actor - Luke Treadaway
Best Actress in a Supporting Role - Nicola Walker
Mastercard Best New Play
Best Director - Marianne Elliott
White Light Award for Best Lighting Design - Paule Constable
Best Sound Design - Ian Dickinson and Adrian Sutton
XL Video Award for Best Set Design - Bunny Christie & Finn Ross


2015 Tony Award Wins

The 2014 Broadway transfer won the following Tony Awards in 2015

Best Play
Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Play (Alex Sharp)
Best Direction of a Play (Marianne Elliott)
Best Scenic Design of a Play
Best Lighting Design of a Play

Reviews

Customer reviews

1 reviews, average rating: (5.0 Stars)

Anonymous

Absolutely brilliant

I have never shouted out at the end of a play before. Brilliant flew from my mouth and the WHOLE Apollo rose as one to give a standing ovation. This is the moving / fantastic / thought provoking and acting at its best. We saw Johnny Gibbon on his stage debut play Christopher. Give him an Emmy/Tony/Bafta/Oscar........ whatever he can get. 2 and a half hours of acting by Johnny that was sensational. ... Read more

Janice Hamilton

The best one yet

I have seen this play 4 times now and the young man who played Christopher tonight was outstanding. The whole cast kept you enthralled throughout the play. They deserved the standing ovation and more. You laugh, cry and go through every emotion from begining to end. . ... Read more

Jackie H

Wow - what a play!!

I went to see the play yesterday (matinee) and didn't know what to expect - had not read the book. It was an amazing experience and so thought-provoking. Would definitely recommend others to go and see it. ... Read more
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