Comedy and tension in The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time
Overview
Playwright Simon Stephens, director Marianne Elliott and members of the cast discuss how they created moments of comedy and tension in the play.
One in series of films, created in partnership with BBC Learning, which use interviews, rehearsal footage and production clips to explore the play.
Learning outcomes
This resource is designed to support students studying the play in Drama or English at GCSE level.
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Production information
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+
Keywords
Mark Haddon, Simon Stephens, synopsis, adaptation, GCSE English, AQA, Eduqas, CEA
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