The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time
(Supergute Tage oder Die sonderbare Welt des Christopher Boone)
A murder mystery play like no other by Simon Stephens based on the novel of the same name by Mark Haddon
Christopher Boone is a gifted math and science pupil with a unique perspective on the world. He possesses a rigorously logical mind but struggles to interpret social cues. One night, he discovers his neighbour’s dog, Wellington, impaled on a garden fork. He decides to investigate the murder and embarks on an unexpected journey, crossing paths with relatives, neighbours, shopkeepers, tube travellers…
The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time is a poignant and insightful exploration of a unique mind’s journey through a world that often seems confusing and overwhelming. Christopher’s story challenges our perceptions of the norm and encourages us to embrace the differences that make each of us unique.
Der 15-jährige Christopher Boone ist ein begabter Mathematiker, gesegnet mit einem ausgeprägten logischen Verstand. Jedoch fällt es ihm schwer, soziale Signale zu interpretieren, was ihm eine einzigartige Perspektive auf die Welt verschafft. Eines Nachts entdeckt Christopher den Pudel seines Nachbarn, Wellington, aufgespießt auf einer Mistgabel. Als er zu Unrecht für den Mord verantwortlich gemacht wird, beschließt er einen seiner literarischen Helden Sherlock Holmes nachzuahmen und den Mord mit ähnlichen deduktiven Methoden zu untersuchen.
Christophers einzigartige Affinität für Logik und Ordnung veranlassen ihn, seine Ermittlungen in einem Buch festzuhalten, das er selbst als Kriminalroman bezeichnet. Während er tiefer in den mysteriösen Mord des Pudels eindringt, entdeckt er Geheimnisse über seine Familie und seine Mitmenschen, die nicht nur für ihn nachhaltige Auswirkungen haben werden.
A play that works on every level — crowd-pleasing, eye-opening, life-affirming and unmissable. Time
This is a show that’s as extraordinary as its hero. Time Out
Tuesday, 6th May 2025 at 10.00 am
Monday, 12th May 2025 at 10.00 am
Tuesday, 13th May 2025 at 10.00 am
Thursday, 15th May 2025 at 10.00 am
Thursday, 22nd May 2025 at 10.00 am
Friday, 23rd May 2025 at 10.00 am
Tuesday, 27th May 2025 at 10.00 am
Wednesday, 28th May 2025 at 10.00 am
All performances listed will take place at
Die Volksbühne im Großen Hirschgraben 19
60311 Frankfurt am Main
Cast & Creatives
Cast: Mike Brendt, Cornelia Gröger, Leon Gross, Joseph Knitt, Sara Warner
Director René M. Becker
Set Design René M. Becker
Costume Design Mirta Kljajo
Video Design Louise Rhoades-Brown
Light Design Peter Vornhagen
Sound Design Maximilian Borschel
Props Dirk Conrad
The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time is recommended for young people, grade 7 – 11.
Actors talk-backs can be arranged upon consultation.
Price: 15,- Euro per ticket.
Running time: 2 hours and 30 minutes including an interval.
Price & How to book
€ 15 per ticket
For each ten student tickets, the accompanying teachers get one free teacher ticket.
Contact our Box Office:
Tel.: (069) 242 316-20
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You may rebook / cancel your tickets up to 24 hours prior to the show. Please note, a €5 rebooking / cancellation fee per ticket applies. In case of a cancellation, you will receive a voucher for the remaining amount.
Resources
In order to better understand the play we recommend that teachers briefly introduce the piece to students before watching the show. Teachers can use our online quiz and Education Pack in the classroom both before and after the show.
