The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time interview with Marianne Elliott
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Overview
An interview with director Marianne Elliott, in which she discusses her work on the production The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time.
Learning outcomes
This resource is designed to support students studying the play in Drama or English. It also offers an insight into Marianne Elliott’s work for students studying her as a contemporary theatre practitioner for A Level Drama.
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, directing, adaptation, GCSE English, AQA, Eduqas, CEA, GCSE drama, A Level Drama and Theatre
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