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The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time
Back in January, Drama students in Years 9, 10 and 11 went on a trip to see Simon Stephens’ play The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-time, based on Mark Haddon’s novel of the same name, at the Mayflower Theatre in Southampton. This was the first major theatre trip the school had been able to run since Covid hit, and for many of us it was the first time we had been to see a show at all since the pandemic, so the atmosphere of actually being in a physical theatre was perhaps even more euphoric than usual. When we got back to school, we were able to use what we had seen in the production to prepare for Section C of the GCSE Drama exam, which focuses on writing about a live production. by Mark Haddon, in which the main character, Christopher, who is autistic, attempts to find his way in the world despite numerable challenges. Assisted by powerfully symbolic lighting, set and choreography by the theatre company Frantic Assembly, the play was able to portray the genuine reality of living with autism in a raw and compelling way, giving us a real insight into Christopher’s mind. The play was also very effective in demonstrating the makeup of a family relationship, and the challenges that families often face. Overall, the experience was amazing, and we’re all looking forward to enjoying more theatre trips in the future.
Lorcan Bonser-Wilton
The show itself was incredible, and was a highly unique but authentic take on the original novel
