Christopher, fifteen years old, has an extraordinary brain – exceptional at maths while ill-equipped to interpret everyday life. When he falls under suspicion of killing Mrs Shears’ dog, it takes him on a journey that upturns his world… Read more …
Based on the award-winning novel by Mark Haddon, adapted by Simon Stephens and directed by Marianne Elliott, The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time is a thrilling new stage play from the National Theatre.
Verdict: The National Theatre goes truly national with this new touring production of a head-spinning play with proven popularity.
Seemingly unchanged whatsoever from the London production, this is one tour that doesn't constitute a low budget version of its predecessor.
The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-time is a wonderful show, with a positive energy that will charm theatre-goers young and old.
What is there left to say about an already award winning production based on an award winning book?
The several million fans of Mark Haddon's novel that inspired this stage adaptation by Simon Stephens may already know the intricately obsessive ins and outs of all this in ways akin to Christopher's whip-smart but socially awkward demeanour. Seeing it brought to life in Marianne Elliot's hit production for the National Theatre, however, is something else again.
Curious Incident is, in short, a true modern masterpiece.
Terrific.
Visually slick and intellectually enthralling, the National Theatre’s production of The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night Time, captures your imagination and simply doesn’t let got. Not during the show, and not afterwards.
While the narrative isn’t complex, the precision of execution and detail in this production make for a slick and theatrically exciting experience.
An extraordinary theatrical event.
Directed by Marianne Elliott for the National Theatre, the production marries story and spectacle in way that rivals the same director’s War Horse.
This is a stunning piece of work and perfectly encapsulates the soaring originality of the book. One of the best things you are likely to see on a stage – as close to perfection as you could possibly get.
Scottish Premiere of National Theatre's The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time comes to Festival Theatre Edinburgh
The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time arrives in Scotland
Scots duo make The Curious Incident... a success.
Simon Stephens--The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time
Preview: The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time, National Theatre (of Britain) tour
Inside Outsiders--The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time onstage
Festival Theatre, Edinburgh from Tuesday April 28, 2015, until Saturday May 9, 2015. More info: http://www.edtheatres.com/festival
King's Theatre, Glasgow from Monday August 17, 2015, until Saturday August 22, 2015. More info: www.theambassadors.com/kings/
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