The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time
A play by Simon Stephens
Based on the novel by Mark Haddon
Matsqui Centennial Auditorium
Based on the best-selling, modern classic novel for children and adults by Mark Haddon, teenager Christopher excels at math but struggles to interpret the nuances of everyday life.
Late at night, he discovers his neighbour’s dog, Wellington, stabbed to death with a garden fork. Determined to solve the mystery of who murdered the pet, Christopher embarks on an epic adventure where his world as he knows it will never be the same.
A poignant and funny story of family, adolescence, discovering potential and embracing limitations, this highly acclaimed theatrical play won the 2013 Olivier Award and 2015 Tony Award for Best Play.
Performance Information
Running time
Approximately 2 hours & fifteen minutes, plus one, twenty-minute intermission.
Location
Matsqui Centennial Auditorium
32315 South Fraser Way, Abbotsford
Showtimes
May 17 & 18, 22 – 25, 2024 @ 7:30 PM
Matinees: May 18 & 25 @ 2:00 PM
Student Matinee: May 21, 2024 @ 10:30 AM
Content Warning
Age Recommendation
This production is recommended for ages 16+.
Content Warning
This production contains occasional very strong & coarse language appropriate to the honest and realistic portrayal of the story and characters.
“This adaptation by the acclaimed playwright Simon Stephens is intensely, innately theatrical; it is also funny and extremely moving…resonates with quality.”
—Telegraph (London)
“…just terrific…a profoundly moving play about adolescence, fractured families, mathematics, colours and lights…dazzling.”
—Independent (London)
“A beautiful, eloquent, dazzlingly inventive show about the wonders of life.”
—Evening Standard (London)
Cast
Jay Tulip
Christopher
Elizabeth Seaman
Siobhan
John Dawson
Ed
Cara White
Judy
Miranda Martin
Voice One
Sheldon Jeans
Voice Two
Aryan Tuknayat
Voice Three
Derek Ward-Hall
Voice Four
Victoria Zator
Voice Five
Marie Haak
Voice Six
Artistic Team
Charlene Crawford
Director
Hayley Bamford
Set Designer
Vicki Bolan
Costume Designer
Nigel Brooke
Lighting Designer
Veda Maharaj
Sound Designer
Brenna Tinworth
Hair & Make-up Designer
Stephen Elcheshen
Fight Coordinator
James Lam
Dialect Coach
Rachel Mackenzie
Stage Manager
Kelsey Cleave
Assistant Stage Manager
Mia Joiner
Assistant Stage Manager