What’s it all about?
Based on Mark Haddon’s phenomenally successful novel, this innovative play tells the story of 15-year-old Christopher and the events that unfold after he discovers his neighbour’s dog has been murdered. Directed by Marianne Elliott, the seminal production offers an incredible insight into the autistic protagonist’s complicated and spectacular mind using Es Devlin’s striking, interactive set and movement by acclaimed physical theatre makers Scott Graham and Steven Hoggett.
Casting coup
Luke Treadaway, one half of theatre’s hippest twins and star of Fortitude and Attack The Block, originated the role of Christopher, transferring with the production to the West End from its original home at the National Theatre and winning an Olivier Award to boot.
Fascinating facts
The show features a live rat to play Christopher’s pet Toby (pictured above). At the This Morning Audience Award photo shoot, the rat who came on location was in fact a girl who goes by the name of Splat.
Olivier Awards history
It’s virtually impossible to beat this show’s Olivier Awards history, given it picked up a record seven prizes at the 2013 ceremony when it became the most successful play in the history of the awards, a feat only equalled by the colossal success of fellow This Morning Audience Award contender Matilda The Musical.
They say…
“I think a lot of theatregoers come to this show not really knowing what to expect and I think Curious Incident delivers something quite different to the other things in the West End… we do feel like the strange little outsider in this outfit, next to [Thriller Live’s] Michael Jackson and Jersey Boys. But it’s great, that’s why the West End is so exciting, that the audience has that choice to go and watch a play about a 15-year-old autistic boy who finds a dead dog or go next door to see something about witches. It’s astounding and essential for the West End.”
We say…
Exhilarating, theatrically magical, seriously entertaining, deeply moving and possibly unlike anything else you will have seen in the West End, The Curious Incident Of The Dog In The Night-Time is an Olivier Award record-breaker for good reason.
The Curious Incident Of The Dog In The Night-Time is booking at the Gielgud Theatre until 24 October. You can buy tickets through us here.