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The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time

2:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Opera House, 3 Quay St, Manchester M3 3HP (M3 3HP)

About This Event

THE CENTURY'S MOST POPULAR MURDER MYSTERY. The internationally celebrated novel that captivated 10 million readers is coming in a brand-new staging more thrilling than ever.
This century’s most popular murder mystery.
The internationally celebrated novel that captivated 10 million readers comes to the stage in a brand-new staging, more thrilling than ever. Chris Boone is gifted with a brilliant mind for numbers but feels unsettled by the unpredictability of people and everyday life. When a neighbour’s dog is discovered killed, Chris comes under suspicion.
Determined to prove their innocence, Chris becomes both detective and suspect, drawn into a mystery that grows darker and more complex with every clue uncovered. What begins as the search for a culprit soon reveals secrets closer to home, forcing Chris to confront truths that will test courage, family, and understanding of trust, independence, and the wider world.
Starring
Joe McFadden
(
The Shawshank Redemption
– UK Tour;
2:22 A Ghost Story
– Gielgud Theatre;
Strictly Come Dancing
winner 2017) and
Charlie Brooks
(
Chitty Chitty Bang Bang
– UK Tour;
Ocean at the End of the Lane
– National Theatre) as Chris’ parents, Ed and Judy.
Inventive, gripping, and deeply moving,
The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time
combines the intrigue of a whodunnit with a powerful coming-of-age story in an unforgettable theatrical event.
Children aged under 16 must always be accompanied by an adult aged 18.
Age guidance: 10+ This production contains strong language, themes of death family illness and loss, and depictions of emotional distress. Contains flashing lights and sound effects.
Duration - 2 hours 25 minutes incl. interval