⭐ THE CURIOUS INCIDENT OF THE DOG IN THE NIGHT-TIME – NEW UK TOUR – CAST ANNOUNCEMENT ⭐
The full cast for the new UK production of THE CURIOUS INCIDENT OF THE DOG IN THE NIGHT-TIME, inspired by the multi-million-selling, internationally acclaimed novel, has been announced.
THE CURIOUS INCIDENT OF THE DOG IN THE NIGHT-TIME will be led by Alex Keenan as Chris Boone, a role alternated by Imi Price.
Keenan and Price become the first women to portray Chris Boone, bringing a fresh perspective to one of contemporary theatre’s most iconic characters. This new interpretation honours the heart of the original story, inviting audiences to experience it through a new lens.
They join previously announced Charlie Brooks and Joe McFadden, who play Chris’ parents Ed and Judy.
Also starring Bridgette Amofah, Alex Murdoch, Matthew Bulgo, Jerone Marsh Reid, Carla Garratt, Tom Clegg, Robert Penny and Sera Mustafa.
Opening at Birmingham Rep on 5th September 2026 before embarking on a major UK tour, THE CURIOUS INCIDENT OF THE DOG IN THE NIGHT-TIME is adapted from Mark Haddon’s multi-million-selling novel by acclaimed Playwright Simon Stephens and will be directed by Ned Bennett.
Tour dates & venues here – curiousonstage.co.uk
Featuring set & costume design by Eleanor Bull, lighting design by Laura Howard, composer & sound design by Giles Thomas, video design by Hayley Egan, movement direction by Jenni Jackson, costume supervision by Izzy Pellow, props supervision by Eve Hall, casting direction by Abby Galvin and associate direction by Anastasia Osei-Kuffour.
Chris Boone is gifted with a brilliant mind for numbers, but is unsettled by the unpredictability of people and everyday life. When a neighbour’s dog is discovered killed, Chris comes under suspicion. Determined to prove her innocence, Chris becomes both detective and suspect, drawn into a mystery that grows darker and more complex with every clue uncovered. What begins as the search for a culprit soon reveals secrets closer to home, forcing Chris to confront truths that will test her courage, family, and 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.
The original production premiered at the National Theatre in 2012 and immediately received widespread acclaim for its groundbreaking theatrical design and emotional storytelling. It remains one of the most successful and acclaimed British plays of the 21st century and has been seen globally by over 5 million people.
THE CURIOUS INCIDENT OF THE DOG IN THE NIGHT-TIME is produced by Melting Pot and Birmingham Rep.
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