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National Theatre Live: The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time

Synopsis

Christopher, fifteen years old, has an extraordinary brain – exceptional at maths while ill-equipped to interpret everyday life. When he falls under suspicion of killing Mrs Shears' dog Wellington, he records each fact about the event in the book he is writing to solve the mystery of the murder. But his detective work, forbidden by his father, takes him on a frightening journey that upturns his world.

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Nick Wickham, Marianne Elliott
Screenplay & Story
Mark Haddon, Simon Stephens
Original Score
Adrian Sutton
Original Title
National Theatre Live: The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time
Country of Origin
United Kingdom
Spoken Languages
English
Runtime
2h 21m
Production Studios
National Theatre

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Nick Wickham, Marianne Elliott

Screenplay & Story

Mark Haddon, Simon Stephens

Original Score & Music

Adrian Sutton

Producers

David Sabel, Emma Keith

Literary Origin & Source Material
Novel:Mark Haddon

Department Leadership Roster

Nick Wickham

Director

Emma Keith

Producer

Marianne Elliott

Marianne Elliott

Director

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Frequently Asked Questions About National Theatre Live: The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is National Theatre Live: The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time about?

Christopher, fifteen years old, has an extraordinary brain – exceptional at maths while ill-equipped to interpret everyday life. When he falls under suspicion of killing Mrs Shears' dog Wellington, he records each fact about the event in the book he is writing to solve the mystery of the murder. But his detective work, forbidden by his father, takes him on a frightening journey that upturns his world.

Who directed National Theatre Live: The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time?

National Theatre Live: The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time was directed by Nick Wickham, Marianne Elliott.

Who stars in National Theatre Live: The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time?

The principal cast of National Theatre Live: The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time includes Luke Treadaway, Niamh Cusack, Paul Ritter, Nicola Walker, Una Stubbs.

When was National Theatre Live: The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time released and how long is it?

National Theatre Live: The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time was released in 2012 with a total runtime of 2h 21m.

Who composed the musical score for National Theatre Live: The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time?

The original motion picture soundtrack for National Theatre Live: The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time was composed by Adrian Sutton.

Is National Theatre Live: The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time based on a book or true story?

National Theatre Live: The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Mark Haddon".