Christopher Boone is 15 years old. He has pet rat called Toby, his favourite colour is red, and he is brilliant at maths. When he discovers that Wellington, his neighbour's dog, has been killed with a garden fork, he sets out to investigate the murder. But one mystery leads to another, and Christopher gets a lot more than he bargained for when he uncovers a disturbing family secret. With his life thrown into turmoil, he sets out alone on a terrifying journey to London. What he finds there will change him and his future forever.
From award-winning novel to award-winning stage play, The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time tells the story of a neurodiverse boy navigating a neurotypical world, and the journey he takes to find his place in it.
“A beautiful, eloquent, dazzlingly inventive show about the wonders of life.” – The Evening Standard
“This adaptation by the acclaimed playwright Simon Stephens is intensely, innately theatrical; it is also funny and extremely moving.” – The Telegraph
Based on the novel by Mark Haddon.
