Physical Theatre and The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time

Movement director Scott Graham explains what physical theatre is and how it was used in The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time.

One in series of films, created in partnership with BBC Learning, which use interviews, rehearsal footage and production clips to explore the play.

Learning outcomes

This resource is designed to support students studying the play in Drama or English. It also offers an insight into Frantic Assembly’s work for students studying the company as contemporary theatre practitioners for A Level Drama.

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+

Mark Haddon, Simon Stephens, Frantic Assembly, Scott Graham, GCSE English, AQA, Eduqas, CEA, GCSE drama