First look at the new cast of THE CURIOUS INCIDENT OF THE DOG IN THE NIGHT-TIME

The new cast of the National Theatre’s hugely successful Olivier and Tony Award-winning production of The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time, led by newcomer Joseph Ayre as Christopher Boone, have begun performances at the Gielgud Theatre, Shaftesbury Avenue, London. Tickets are now on sale for the production until 18 February 2017. The […]

More than 35 top London shows offering free tickets for children this KIDSWEEK

Kids Week, the annual London theatre initiative, returns for the whole of August 2016, with more than 35 shows offering free tickets for children. Now in its 19th year, Kids Week encourages young people to experience the magic of live theatre. During Kids Week one child aged 16 or under can go free to a […]

Joseph Ayre Interview about CURIOUS INCIDENT on stage

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Joseph Ayre comes to the National Theatre’s production of The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time direct from a three year undergraduate course at East 15 Acting School.  I caught up with Joseph during rehearsals to talk about the show over a cup of tea. You have just finished a three year undergraduate […]

BLOG: Is Fringe Theatre Really Any Good?

What do these hugely popular shows that are either playing in London right now, or have played there over the past few years, all have in common? Show Stoppers: The Improvised Musical, Nell Gwynn, Funny Girl, Gypsy, Sweeney Todd, Mrs Henderson Presents, Sunny Afternoon, Matilda, Singing’ In The Rain and Urinetown. Hangmen, Constellations, The Nether, […]

The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-time Review, Aberdeen 2015

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Having read the novel that inspired this play and been blown away by Mark Haddon’s literary interpretation of Christopher Boone’s world, you would forgive me for being somewhat apprehensive of seeing this piece. From the minute I walked into the auditorium, however, at the Leeds Grand Theatre, I felt instantly at ease and excited for […]

The Curious Incident of the Dog In the Night-time (Review)

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The Curious Incident of the Dog In the Night-time re-opened this week at London’s Gielgud Theatre, following its closure last year at the Apollo Theatre after part of the ceiling collapsed mid-performance. The play, based on the book by Mark Haddon, tells the story of a boy with learning difficulties, Christopher Boone (played by Graham […]