Dates and venues confirmed for The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time tour

Dates have been confirmed for the new production of The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time, which will open at Birmingham Rep in September 2026 before embarking on a major UK tour.

The play, adapted by Simon Stephens from Mark Haddon’s best-selling novel, will be directed by Ned Bennett and co-produced by Melting Pot and the Birmingham Rep.

Following its Birmingham run, the tour will visit Woking’s New Victoria Theatre from 22 to 26 September, Brighton’s Theatre Royal from 29 September to 3 October, Milton Keynes Theatre from 6 to 19 October, Nottingham’s Theatre Royal from 13 to 17 October, Leicester’s Curve Theatre from 20 to 24 October, York’s Grand Opera House from 27 to 31 October, Liverpool’s Empire Theatre from 3 to 7 November, and Bath’s Theatre Royal from 24 to 28 November. Further dates for 2027 will be announced.

Stephens said: “The journey of The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time has been an extraordinary adventure. It has taken me all over the world. From church halls to enormous auditoria. From school drama clubs to Wembley Way. I am thrilled that Christopher Boone is about to head out again through the United Kingdom.

“He is a boy defined by his determination and his bravery. This feels like a time when those characteristics are more urgently needed than ever. Ned Bennett is a brilliant director. I have wanted to work with him for years. I couldn’t have been happier that it is Ned who will reimagine my play for the 2020s.”

Melting Pot producer Simon Friend said: “I read Mark Haddon’s novel when it was first published, and like most others, immediately fell in love with it. Had the National Theatre not got there first, I’d have been knocking on his door. Simon’s play is so theatrical and moving that we’re honoured to be producing its first new production since that landmark event, and aim to live up to its legacy in a bold new take by the tremendously talented director Ned Bennett.”

Stephens’ original adaptation premiered at the National Theatre in 2012 and went on to win seven Olivier Awards, including Best New Play, before transferring to the West End and Broadway. It has since been seen by more than five million people worldwide.

Full casting and creative team for the new production will be announced in due course.