Simon Stephens' Adaptions (2012)
English Lit: Edexcel IGCSE The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time, topic 1.1.2
Simon Stephens' Adaptions
The text that you are studying for your AQA GCSE English Literature examination is the playscript version of Mark Haddon’s novel, adapted by Simon Stephens.
London premiere (2012)
- The play had its London premiere in 2012.
- Like the novel, the play was an instant critical and commercial hit, winning 7 Olivier Awards (including ‘Best Play’).
Broadway (2014)
- After proving a hit in the UK, the play opened on Broadway in New York in 2014, winning the prestigious Tony Award for ‘Best Play’ in 2015.
National Theatre tour
- Due to the popularity of the play, a National Theatre production of the play has toured the UK on two occasions, playing in theatres in almost every major British city.
Test yourself on Simon Stephens' Adaptions (2012)
How many Olivier Awards has The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time won?