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National Theatre Live: The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time
9.6 / 10• 2012• 2h 21m•NR• English
Drama
Storyline
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.
Cast & Crew
Luke Treadaway
Christopher Boone
Lead
Niamh Cusack
Siobhan
Paul Ritter
Ed
Nicola Walker
Judy
Una Stubbs
Mrs Alexander/Voice Six/Ensemble
Sophie Duval
Mrs Shears/Mrs Gascoyne/Voice One/Ensemble
Nicholas Sidi
Mr Shears/Mr Wise/Duty Sergeant/Voice Two/Ensemble
Matthew Barker
Mr Thompson/Policeman/Voice Three/Ensemble
What People Are Saying
5.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Nick Wickham's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
5.0
“Every frame feels alive. National Theatre Live: The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
