The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time

The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time will open at Birmingham Rep in September 2026 before embarking on a major UK tour.

The play, adapted by Simon Stephens from Mark Haddon’s best-selling novel, will be directed by Ned Bennett and co-produced by Melting Pot and the Birmingham Rep..

Following its Birmingham run, the tour will visit Woking’s New Victoria Theatre from 22 to 26 September, Brighton’s Theatre Royal from 29 September to 3 October, Milton Keynes Theatre from 6 to 19 October, Nottingham’s Theatre Royal from 13 to 17 October, Leicester’s Curve Theatre from 20 to 24 October, York’s Grand Opera House from 27 to 31 October, Liverpool’s Empire Theatre from 3 to 7 November, and Bath’s Theatre Royal from 24 to 28 November. Further dates for 2027 will be announced.

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Adapted from Mark Haddon’s multi-million-selling novel by Playwright Simon Stephens.

Christopher Boone is gifted with a brilliant mind for numbers, but unsettled by the unpredictability of people and everyday life. When a neighbour’s dog is discovered killed, he finds himself under suspicion. Determined to prove his innocence, Christopher becomes both detective and suspect, drawn into a mystery that grows darker and more complex with every clue he uncovers. What begins as the search for a culprit soon reveals secrets closer to home, forcing him to confront truths that will test his courage, his family, and his understanding of trust, independence, and the wider world.

Inventive, gripping, and moving, The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time combines the intrigue of a whodunnit with a powerful coming-of-age story in an unforgettable theatrical event.

CREATIVE TEAM

Mark Haddon - Author
Simon Stephens - Playwright

Ned Bennett - Director