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The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time Synopsis

Drama English Performing Arts Production Arts

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Overview

This short PDF resource summarises the plot of The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time.

Learning outcomes

This resource can be used to help introduce the play to students or as a reminder of the events of the play for those who have already seen or read it. This resource has been designed to support students studying the play in Drama or English.

Production information

Cottesloe Theatre, 2012, West End 2013, Broadway 2014.

The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time based on the novel by Mark Haddon; adapted by Simon Stephens; directed by Marianne Elliott; design by Bunny Christie; lighting design by Paule Constable; movement direction by Scott Graham & Steven Hoggett (for Frantic Assembly); video design by Finn Ross, music by Adrian Sutton.

Photo © Manuel Harlan

Suitability

Suitable for 11+/KS3+

Keywords

Mark Haddon, Simon Stephens, synopsis, adaptation, GCSE English, AQA, Eduqas, CEA

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