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The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time

based on the novel by Mark Haddon, adapted by Simon Stephens

Directed by Adriane Galea

15-year-old Christopher has an extraordinary brain: He is exceptional at mathematics but ill-equipped to interpret everyday life. He has never ventured alone beyond the end of his road, he detests being touched, and he distrusts strangers. Now it is 7 minutes after midnight, and Christopher stands beside his neighbor’s dead dog, Wellington, who has been speared with a garden fork. Finding himself under suspicion, Christopher is determined to solve the mystery of who murdered Wellington, and he carefully records each fact of the crime. But his detective work, forbidden by his father, takes him on a thrilling journey that upturns his world.

STROBE WARNING: This production employs the use of strobe lights and other lighting effects which may affect photosensitive viewers.

This production contains adult language and themes.

Winner of the 2015 Tony Award for Best Play.  “…just terrific…a profoundly moving play about adolescence, fractured families, mathematics, colours and lights…dazzling.” —Independent (London). “A beautiful, eloquent, dazzlingly inventive show about the wonders of life.” —Evening Standard (London).

Featuring  Joshua Whitson, Jaclynn Cherry, Robert Schorr, Carrie Jay Sayer, Jean Pilon,  Lindel Salow, Joshua Brown, Jonathan Davidson, Allison Megroet, and Linda Rabin Hammell. Click HERE to meet the cast and creative team.

Tickets $25 general admission, $20 seniors, $15 students.  Opening night $30

Performance Dates

Friday March 15,   8pm   *Opening night, includes afterglow
Saturday March 16,  8pm
Sunday, March 17,    2pm   *Followed by a discussion w/artists
Friday March 22, 8pm
Saturday March 23, 8pm
Sunday March 24, 2pm    *Followed by a discussion w/artists
Friday March 29, 8pm
Saturday March 30, 8pm
Sunday March 31, 2pm    *Followed by a discussion w/artists
Friday April 5, 8pm
Saturday April 6, 8pm
Sunday April 7,  *Followed by a discussion w/artists
Thursday April 11, 8pm
Friday April 12, 8pm
Saturday April 13, 8pm

Ticketing and seating policies:

GENERAL ADMISSION – Because our seating configuration changes with each show, we do not sell specific seats.  While our patrons are generally friendly and often willing to shift down to make a pair out of two orphan seats in the same row, there may be no easy way to get you together if we are sold out and the empty seats are spread throughout the theatre.  At Open Book our doors open 30 minutes before show time. Come early, pick your seats, and relax.  The later you arrive the more likely you are to not be able to sit with your party.

ACCESSIBILITY – Our building is ADA compliant and completely handicapped accessible. Please let our box office staff know if you need handicapped seating. Our chairs are removable and can allow for you to stay in a wheelchair, if desired.

LATE ARRIVALS  will be seated at the discretion of the house manager.

PLEASE DON’T WEAR STRONG SCENTS to the theatre, as a courtesy to the other patrons.

NO REFUNDS – tickets CAN be transferred or exchanged.  Call the Box Office (734 288-7753) for more information.

RESERVED (but unpaid) TICKET POLICY -if you haven’t paid for your tickets 15 minutes before curtain, and we have people waiting… we will release them and sell them to someone who is waiting. (This can be avoided by paying in advance by phone or online. If your ticket has been paid for we will not release it).

Contact Us

734 288-7753

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Our Box Office is open Tuesday and Friday 4-7 pm.

For performances our box office opens 1 hour before each performance

Performances held at

Open Book Theatre Company
1621 West Road
Trenton, MI 48183

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Our work is supported in part by an award from the MICHIGAN COUNCIL FOR ARTS AND CULTURAL AFFAIRS and the NATIONAL ENDOWMENT FOR THE ARTS.

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