An interview with director Marianne Elliott, in which she discusses her work on the production The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time.

Learning outcomes

This resource is designed to support students studying the play in Drama or English. It also offers an insight into Marianne Elliott’s work for students studying her as a contemporary theatre practitioner for A Level Drama.

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, directing, adaptation, GCSE English, AQA, Eduqas, CEA, GCSE drama, A Level Drama and Theatre