Henfield Theatre Company’s next production is the critically acclaimed “Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-time”, winner of 7 Olivier Awards, including Best New Play in 2013.
The play, based on the novel by Mark Haddon and adapted for the stage by Simon Stephens, tells of Christopher Boone (played by Ven Malyon, who is himself autistic) who is a 15 year old mathematical genius and who has never explored the world outside of his home or school without his parents. One night he discovers that his neighbour’s dog has been murdered with a garden fork and decides to investigate.
The play is seen through eyes of Christopher, who the audience quickly learn is neurodivergent… however this story is not about ‘labels’, but rather about difference; about being an outsider, about seeing the world in a surprising and revealing way. It tackles themes such as identity, family, adolescence, betrayal and death.
The ten-strong cast (including Emily Norman, Rebel Atkinson, Sarah Jenner-Jones) perform as an ensemble, interacting with Christopher as key people in his life but also representing his thoughts, his interpretations of everyday life…creating a multi-sensory approach; depicting mood, changing tempo, presenting Christopher’s unique and idiosyncratic take on the world.
Performances are at the Henfield Hall, on Saturday 13th July and Sunday 14th July, at 2pm and 7pm each day. The staging will be in the round, with raised seating. Tickets, priced at £12 per person, are on sale from 3rd June via www.henfieldtheatrecompany.com and at Stevens Estate Agents in Henfield High Street. This production is kindly sponsored by Hawthorn Veterinary Surgeries.