The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time revival reveals initial casting

Casting has been confirmed for the new production of The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time.

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. It will open at Birmingham Rep in September 2026 before embarking on a major UK tour.

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.

Set to play protagonist Chris’ parents, Judy and Ed, are Charlie Brooks and Joe McFadden, respectively.

Brooks said of her casting: “I am thrilled to be part of this new production of The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time, having been a huge fan of the book and Simon Stephens’ previous adaptation. Working alongside such a talented cast and creative team has been both inspiring and rewarding, and I cannot wait for audiences to experience the heart, humour, and humanity at the centre of this remarkable play.”

McFadden added: “I loved The Curious Incident Of The Dog In The Night-Time when I first read it, and I was completely blown away by the stage production in the West End so I’m absolutely thrilled to be playing Ed in this new tour and can’t wait to bring this brilliant, moving and uplifting story to audiences across the UK alongside such a fantastic cast.”

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.

Into 2027, the tour will visit Edinburgh, Festival Theatre from 12 to 16 January, Cheltenham’s Everyman Theatre from 19 to 23 January, Sunderland’s Empire Theatre from 2 to 6 February, Cambridge’s Arts Theatre from 9 to 13 February, Richmond Theatre from 16 to 20 February, Northampton’s Derngate Theatre from 22 to 27 February, Manchester’s Opera House from 2 to 6 March, Glasgow’s Theatre Royal from 9 to 13 March, Chester’s Storyhouse Theatre from 16 to 20 March, Aberdeen’s His Majesty’s Theatre from 23 to 27 March, Shrewsbury’s Theatre Severn from 13 to 17 April, Bradford’s Alhambra Theatre from 20 to 24 April, Cardiff’s Wales Millennium Centre from 27 April to 1 May, Aylesbury’s Waterside Theatre from 4 to 8 May, Southampton’s Mayflower Theatre from 11 to 15 May, Malvern Theatre from 18 to 22 May, and Darlington’s Hippodrome Theatre from 25 to 28 May 2027.