Director Marianne Elliott and the actors playing Christopher and Ed discuss the characters’ relationship and its significance in The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time.

One in series of films, created in partnership with BBC Learning, which use interviews, rehearsal footage and production clips to explore characters and relationships in the play.

Learning outcomes

This resource is designed to support students studying the play in Drama or English at GCSE level.

Cottesloe Theatre, 2012, West End 2013, Broadway 2014.

The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time based on the novel by Mark Haddon; adapted by Simon Stephens; directed by Marianne Elliott; design by Bunny Christie; lighting design by Paule Constable; movement direction by Scott Graham & Steven Hoggett (for Frantic Assembly); video design by Finn Ross, music by Adrian Sutton.

Photo © Manuel Harlan

Suitability

Suitable for 11+/KS3+