The National Theatre Production of

THE CURIOUS INCIDENT OF THE DOG IN THE NIGHT-TIME
A New Play by SIMON STEPHENS
Based on the novel by MARK HADDON

Starring

TYLER LEA, BENJAMIN WHEELWRIGHT, ROSIE BENTON, ANDREW LONG, ENID GRAHAM
NANCY ROBINETTE, MERCEDES HERRERO, RICHARD HOLLIS, BEN HORNER, KEREN DUKES, DAVID MANIS
STEPHANIE ROTH HABERLE, TOM PATRICK STEPHENS, TIFFANY RACHELLE STEWART, TIM WRIGHT

Directed by MARIANNE ELLIOTT
Scenic & Costume Design: BUNNY CHRISTIE
Lighting Design: PAULE CONSTABLE
Video Design: FINN ROSS
Choreography: SCOTT GRAHAM & STEVEN HOGGETT for FRANTIC ASSEMBLY
Music: ADRIAN SUTTON
Sound Design: JAN DICKINSON for AUTOGRAPH
Hair & Wig Design: DAVID BRAIN BROWN
Casting: DANIEL SWEE, C.S.A, CINDY TOLAN, C.S.A.
NT Productions: STEPHEN REBBECK, ROS BROOKE-TAYLOR
Associate Directors: BENJAMIN E. DLEIN (US), KATY RUDD (UK)
Production Stage Manager: KRISTEN HARRIS
Associate Producers: FRANKI de la VEGA, KEVEN EMRICK
Advertising & Marketing: SPOTCO
Press Representative: BONEAU/BRYAN-BROWN
Production Management: AURORA PRODUCTIONS
General Manager: BESPOKE THEATRICALS

Barrymore Theatre
243 West 47th Street (between Broadway & Eighth Avenue)
(212) 239-6200 or www.telecharge.com

Simon Stephens’ THE CURIOUS INCIDENT OF THE DOG IN THE NIGHT-TIME begins with the death of a neighborhood dog, a disturbing event for anyone. More of an obsession for autistic Christopher (Tyler Lea), he set outs to unearth the murderer. What he discovers is not only the culprit, but also how far he can push himself and those who love him, what challenges he can overcome, and a flexibility rarely exhibited in his black-and-white world.

Inside the head of a 15-year-old autistic boy is disconcerting and sometimes uncomfortable. There are plenty of flashing lights and cacophonous loud music throughout this production. What makes the journey of Christopher tolerable and often amusing is a fascinating story, marvelous writing, characters that survive with a sense of humor, clever scenic design, and some kick-ass video projections. You can even overlook the fact that the second act is 20 minutes too long because THE CURIOUS INCIDENT OF THE DOG IN THE NIGHT-TIME is that good.

- Laurie Lawson -