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On the Main Stage: Who killed Wellington? The bestselling novel on stage. The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time adpt by Simon Stephens, based on the novel by Mark Haddon

9th - 13th Jun 2026

Event info

Start Time: 7.30pm

Tickets: £16.50 Concessions: £14.00


Description

"a resounding success and another shining example of the remarkable work being produced at People’s Theatre" - Alex Roy Theatre

"the ingredients all come together in a moving and thoroughly entertaining show" - Cultured. North East

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“I am going to find out who killed Wellington and make it a project. Even though Father told me not to.”

At seven minutes after midnight, fifteen-year-old Christopher found his neighbour’s dog dead in the street.

Determined to solve the mystery of who killed Wellington, Christopher ventures beyond the end of his road for the very first time.

His detective work takes him on an unexpected journey that will change his life forever.

Adapted from Mark Haddon’s bestselling novel, Christopher’s adventure from Swindon to London is brought to captivating life.

See the world in a whole new light in this moving and funny exploration of family, trust, and what it means to be different.

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Audience information: this production includes strong language and references to death. For more information, please see our Content Advice page.

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This amateur production of “The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time” is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals Ltd. on behalf of Samuel French Ltd. www.concordtheatricals.co.uk

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Cast

Christopher: Zachary Douglas

Siobhan: Alison Carr

Ed: Sean Burnside

Judy: Sara Jo Harrison

Mrs Alexander: Eileen Davidson

Ensemble: Cat White, Charlie Milne, Colette Knowles, Lauren Elizabeth, Tim Clark

Production Team

Director: Sam Burrell

Assistant Director: Sam Hinton

Stage Manager: Catherine Hope

Assistant Stage Manager: Daniel Magee

Lighting Design & Operation: Tim Swinton

Sound Design & Operation: Sam Burrell,  Tracey Lucas

Set Build: Carol English

Set Painting: Daniel Magee, Catherine Hope, Sam Burrell,  Sam Hinton, Anneliese Clifton, Francesca Rombi, Debbie Higgins

Props Team: Anneliese Clifton, Steph Moore, Vanessa Murphy

Wardrobe: Sarah Pearson, Georgina Purvis

Publicity Lead: Ellie Naseby

Publicity Content & Production Photos: Ellie Naseby, Paul Hood

Rehearsal Prompts: Kath Frazer,  Maggie Childs

'Wellington The Dog' Construction: Andrew De'Ath

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