The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time
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Writers
Simon Stephens, Mark Haddon
Premiere
The Flying Elephant Company did not premiere this work.
Productions
April 2020 (co-produced by Limelight Theatrics)
About
Christopher, fifteen years old, stands beside Mrs Shears' dead dog. It has been speared with a garden fork, it is seven minutes after midnight, and Christopher is under suspicion. He records each fact in the book he is writing to solve the mystery of who murdered Wellington. He has an extraordinary brain and is exceptional at maths, but he is ill-equipped to interpret everyday life. He has never ventured alone beyond the end of his road, he detests being touched and he distrusts strangers. But Christopher's detective work, forbidden by his father, takes him on a frightening journey that turns his world upside-down.
Simon Stephens' adaptation of Mark Haddon's bestselling, award-winning novel, The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time offers a richly theatrical exploration of this touching and bleakly humorous tale.
Directed by Nick Fagan.
Cast (alphabetically): Gavin Cianci, Brendan Cooney, Jessica Corrie, Claire Keen, Michelle Nightingale, Jack Robins, Benji Riggs, Nicole Rutty, Jean Walker, Alex Woollatt.
Reviews
"The actors, without a doubt, bring their A-game, delivering performances that are both powerful and touching."
-On your Markus
"a result as satisfying as the show’s title is long."
- InReview
"Nick Fagan, has forged a show fuelled by the energy of his cast"
-Broadway World
Acolades
• Adelaide Critics Circle, Group Award - Amateur/Community Nomination
• Theatre Association of South Australia, Dramati-CAL Nomination
• Theatre Association of South Australia, Outstanding Performer - Stage Play Nomination, Benji Riggs
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