The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time

“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 7,507.”

The neighbour’s dog is found dead, speared with a garden fork. Fifteen-year-old Christopher Boone is determined to find out what happened through logical detective work. But Christopher’s investigation uncovers more than he bargains for and starts him on an unpredictable journey outside his carefully ordered world.

“The novel gets you inside Christopher's head, but the stage version does more, giving Christopher's internal response to the world an external manifestation. That world is often a surreal and scary place, but oddly beautiful and bizarre, too: I'll never look at a Battenberg cake in the same way again.”
The Guardian

Director Alice Bennett commented: "The show is sharp, moving, and unlike any other play you’ll see on stage. We want this production to be dynamic and bring the audience into Christopher’s world through sound, lighting and movement. I’m so excited to be a part of bringing it to the Sedos stage!"

Content warnings: killing of an animal, death of a family member, violent behaviour including domestic violence, ableist language, strong language, loud noises and moments of visual intensity to reflect parts of the autistic experience (we will make a timetable of the show available to audience members, detailing when these things occur). Electronic cigarettes are used on stage. Recommended for ages 10+

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The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time plays at the Bridewell Theatre from 14-18 July 2026.

ACCESS PERFORMANCES

Wednesday 15 July, 7.30pm: open captioning. A captioned performance uses real-time captions to represent spoken dialogue and other important audio elements during the show. This allows audience members who are D/deaf or hard of hearing to follow the plot. Thank you to Digital4 for supporting this production.

The best seats for seeing the captions are C1-7, D1-7, E1-7, F1-7 and G1-7. This area will be marked when you go to select your seats.

Matinee on Saturday 18 July, 1pm: open captioning, as above, plus relaxed performance.

Changes will include:

• A modified lighting design to reduce flashing lights
• The house lights are dimmed rather than turned off
• Loud noises will be reduced and the general volume of the music turned down
• The plot and characters will be introduced on stage before the show
• Easy-read information will be available on characters, the plot and sensory warnings, with a member of the production team in the foyer before the show to give more information
• Audience members are welcome to move around and make noise during the show. You can also leave and re-enter the theatre at any time, with the bar and its overflow room available as areas to relax during the performance

Any questions? Email curious@sedos.co.uk

The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time
Adapted by Simon Stephens
Based on the Novel by Mark Haddon

This amateur production of “The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time” is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals Ltd. on behalf of Samuel French Ltd. www.concordtheatricals.co.uk