The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time: Abridged for Schools

The Curious Incident... brings Mark Haddon's best-selling novel to life on stage, adapted by Simon Stephens. The play tells the story of Christopher Boone, who has an extraordinary brain and is exceptional at maths but ill-equipped to interpret everyday life. When his neighbour's dog is found dead his detective work, takes him on a frightening journey that upturns his world. This abridged edition is designed for schools and has been adapted for 10 actors playing all of the roles. With a running time of just 90 minutes it is suitable for performance in non-theatre spaces, with minimal technical requirements.