Thursday 10 – Saturday 12 December 2026

The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time

By Mark Haddon
Directed by Sarah Tipple

The internationally celebrated novel that captivated millions of readers arrives onstage, adapted by MMU’s own Simon Stephens, brought to you by the graduating BA Acting students of the Manchester School of Theatre at the close of the National Year of Reading.

Chris Boone has a mind built for logic, patterns, and numbers, but people, emotions, and the chaos of daily life are another story entirely. So when a neighbour’s dog is found dead and suspicion falls on Chris, there’s only one option: solve the mystery and prove their innocence. As the investigation unfolds, Chris must navigate courage, family, trust, independence, and the dizzying complexity of the world, and nothing will look the same again.

Performances

Thursday 10th December, 7:30pm

Friday 11th December, 2pm

Friday 11th December, 7:30pm

Saturday 12th December, 7:30pm