Director Marianne Elliott and members of the cast discuss the process of re-staging the production when it moved from an in-the-round space at the National Theatre to a proscenium arch theatre in the West End.

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. It also offers an insight into the staging process for students focusing on design as part of Drama or Production Arts courses.

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+

Mark Haddon, Simon Stephens, Marianne Elliott, Bunny Christie, staging, GCSE English, AQA, Eduqas, CEA, GCSE drama