The 2026-2027 tour of The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time is being direct by Ned Bennett
A brand new stage adaptation of Mark Haddon’s novel The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time is due to go on tour, taking in venues across the UK.
The story follows 15-year-old Christopher Boone, who is gifted with a brilliant mind for numbers, but unsettled by the unpredictability of people and everyday life.
When it’s discovered that a neighbour’s dog has been killed, it’s Christopher who finds himself under suspicion.
Determined to prove his innocence, he becomes both detective and suspect, drawn into a mystery that grows darker and more complex with every clue he uncovers.
What begins as a search for the culprit soon reveals secrets closer to home, forcing him to confront truths that will test his courage, his family and his understanding of the wider world.
The show is being co-produced by Melting Pot and Birmingham Rep, and has been adapted for the stage by playwright Simon Stephens and directed by Ned Bennett.
Award-winning
It will open in Birmingham in September 2026 before embarking on a tour of the UK with dates currently listed until May 2027.
The book has sold more than 10 million copies worldwide, and its initial stage run in 2012 received widespread acclaim for its groundbreaking theatrical design, emotional storytelling and sensitive depiction of neurodiversity.
It remains one of the most successful and acclaimed British plays of the 21st century and has been seen globally by more than 5 million people.
It won seven Olivier Awards in 2013 (equalling the then record, set by the Royal Shakespeare Company’s Matilda) and scooped five Tony Awards in 2015 after its Broadway debut the year before.
Numerous tours and international productions have followed – including in North America, Europe, Asia, and Australia.
‘Theatrical adventure’
“The journey of The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time has been an extraordinary adventure,” said Mr Stephens said.
“It has taken me all over the world – from church halls to enormous auditoria, from school drama clubs to Wembley Way.
“I am thrilled that Christopher Boone is about to head out again through the United Kingdom. He is a boy defined by his determination and his bravery.
“This feels like a time when those characteristics are more urgently needed than ever.”
Mr Bennett added: “It’s a real privilege to collaborate with Simon Stephens on his iconic play, which so brilliantly balances an exquisite character study with a thrilling sense of theatrical adventure.
“I’m tremendously excited to work with the teams at Melting Pot and the Birmingham Rep to bring this groundbreaking play vividly to life on stage once again.”
He continued: “The original production was an utterly extraordinary landmark theatrical event, it’s incredibly exciting and an honour to contribute to the next chapter of this story’s journey”
The play’s full casting and creative team is yet to be announced.
The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time 2026/2027
Birmingham Rep
September 2026
Woking, New Victoria Theatre
Tuesday 22nd – Saturday 26th September 2026
Brighton, Theatre Royal
Tuesday 29th September – Friday 3rd October 2026
Milton Keynes, Milton Keynes Theatre
Tuesday 6th – Saturday 19th October 2026
Nottingham, Theatre Royal
Tuesday 13th – Saturday 17th October 2026
Leicester, Curve Theatre
Tuesday 20th – Saturday 24th October 2026
York, Grand Opera House
Tuesday 27th – Saturday 31st October 2026
Liverpool, Empire Theatre
Tuesday 3rd – Saturday 7th November 2026
Wimbledon, New Wimbledon Theatre
Tuesday 10th – Saturday 14th November 2026
Bath, Theatre Royal
Tuesday 24th – Saturday 28th November 2026
Edinburgh, Festival Theatre
Tuesday 12th – Saturday 16th January 2027
Cheltenham, Everyman Theatre
Tuesday 19th – Saturday 23rd January 2027
Sunderland, Empire Theatre
Tuesday 2nd – Saturday 6th February 2027
Cambridge, Arts Theatre
Tuesday 9th – Saturday 13th February 2027
Richmond, Richmond Theatre
Tuesday 16th – Saturday 20th February 2027
Northampton, Derngate Theatre
Tuesday 22nd – Saturday 27th February 2027
Manchester, Opera House
Tuesday 2nd – Saturday 6th March 2027
Glasgow, Theatre Royal
Tuesday 9th – Saturday 13th March 2027
Chester, Storyhouse
Tuesday 16th – Saturday 20th March 2027
Aberdeen, His Majesty’s Theatre
Tuesday 23rd – Saturday 27th March 2027
Shrewsbury, Theatre Severn
Tuesday 13th – Saturday 17th April 2027
Bradford, Alhambra Theatre
Tuesday 20th – Saturday 24th April 2027
Cardiff, Wales Millennium Centre
Tuesday 27th April – Saturday 1st May 2027
Aylesbury, Waterside Theatre
Tuesday 4th – Saturday 8th May 2027
Southampton, Mayflower Theatre
Tuesday 11th – Saturday 15th May 2027
Malvern, Malvern Theatre
Tuesday 18th – Saturday 22nd May 2027
Darlington, Hippodrome Theatre
Tuesday 25th – Saturday 28th May 2027
