Wednesday 30th September 2026
The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time (Relaxed Performance)
We have two wheelchairs spaces as indicated on the seating plan above.
To check availability and book please contact the Box Office on 01926 856548 (or email us through our Contact Us page)
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A journey through mind and heart.
Adapted by Simon Stephens
Based on the novel by Mark Haddon
Directed by Sharon Sully
Relaxed Performance – The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time
Wednesday 30th September 2026
We are pleased to offer a Relaxed Performance of The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time, designed to create a welcoming and comfortable experience for anyone who may benefit from a more flexible theatre environment. This includes autistic audience members, those with sensory sensitivities, people who prefer a gentler atmosphere, families with additional needs to consider, and anyone who would feel more at ease with adjustments in place.
What to expect at a Relaxed Performance
To ensure everyone can enjoy the show, we will be making the following adjustments:
- Slightly softened sound and lighting, including reducing sudden loud effects and flashing lights
- Auditorium lights kept partially up to avoid complete darkness
- A relaxed approach to movement and noise – audience members are free to move, fidget, or quietly talk if they need to
- Easy access to break-out spaces, allowing anyone to leave and re-enter the auditorium at any time
- Visual guide and pre-show information available in advance to help familiarise visitors with the theatre and the performance
- Front of House team ready to offer support and assistance throughout your visit
We have a small number of ear defenders available, subject to availability on the day, but please do feel free to bring your own should you need them.
Who is a Relaxed Performance for?
Relaxed Performances are for everyone, but especially for those who may find a traditional theatre setting challenging. We want to ensure all audience members feel confident, comfortable and included.
Booking
All are welcome at this performance. Standard ticket prices apply, and carers or companions can be accommodated as needed. Simply call our box office at 01926 856548 to book. You may need to leave a message, and we will call you back as soon as possible.
If you’d like additional information or support ahead of your visit, please contact our Box Office team – we’re here to help make your theatre experience enjoyable and stress-free.
Play Synopsis
A moving story of courage, curiosity, and connection. Step into the extraordinary world of Christopher Boone in The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time.
Adapted from Mark Haddon’s award-winning novel, this unforgettable story follows fifteen-year-old Christopher, a brilliant mind on a mission to solve the mystery of a neighbour’s dead dog. What begins as a detective adventure soon becomes a profound journey of self-discovery, family, and resilience.
Engaging and uplifting, this drama is perfect for families and students, with strong connections to GCSE and A-Level study. Join us for an unforgettable experience that touches both heart and mind.
Including a Relaxed Performance – see below for details.
Age recommendation: Age 12+ or at parental discretion. Themes of family conflict, loss, and some adult language.
This amateur production of “The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time” is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals Ltd. on behalf of Samuel French Ltd.
PERFORMANCE DATES & TIMES
We have two wheelchair spaces available for each performance. To book wheelchair spaces, be added to the waiting list or ticket returns, please contact Box Office on 01926 856548 (or via our Contact Us page)
Talisman Theatre and Arts Centre
Barrow Road, Kenilworth CV8 1FN
We have two wheelchairs spaces as indicated on the seating plan above.
To check availability and book please contact the Box Office on 01926 856548 (or email us through our Contact Us page)
Click for Seating Plan
SHOW DETAILS
A journey through mind and heart
Adapted by Simon Stephens
Based on the novel by Mark Haddon
Directed by Sharon Sully
A moving story of courage, curiosity, and connection. Step into the extraordinary world of Christopher Boone in The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time.
Adapted from Mark Haddon’s award-winning novel, this unforgettable story follows fifteen-year-old Christopher, a brilliant mind on a mission to solve the mystery of a neighbour’s dead dog. What begins as a detective adventure soon becomes a profound journey of self-discovery, family, and resilience.
Engaging and uplifting, this drama is perfect for families and students, with strong connections to GCSE and A-Level study. Join us for an unforgettable experience that touches both heart and mind.
Including a Relaxed Performance – see below for details.
Age recommendation: Age 12+ or at parental discretion. Themes of family conflict, loss, and some adult language.
This amateur production of “The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time” is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals Ltd. on behalf of Samuel French Ltd.
CAST & CREW
Cast
Mary Shelley – Elysia Sully
Victor Frankenstein – Adam Turner
Henry – Henri West
Elizabeth – Alexandra Newman
Father – Stuart Skelly
Monster – Jack Ives
Master/Waltman/Peter – Nicky Cheung
Mother/Agatha/Chorus – Kirsty Bolt
Justine/Chorus – Emily Carleton
Felix/William/Chorus – Laurie Weston
Walton/Chorus – Henri West
Safie/Chorus – Lily Bryson
Creatives & Crew
Director – Kathy Buckingham-Underhill
Set Designer – Jeevan Nangla
Production Manager – Graham Buckingham-Underhill
Lighting Designer – Steve Roberts
Sound Designer – Dik Thacker
Properties – Laura Henderson
Wardrobe – Katie-Ann Ray and Jemma Butler
Make-up Artists – Sam Ferry and Lorraine Tyagi
Publicity – Sharon Sully & team
DIRECTOR'S NOTES
Frankenstein has been adapted numerous times since it was published in 1818. There are serious films, comedy films, paired back interpretations and gory ones. The National Theatre’s production with Jonny Lee Miller and Benedict Cumberbatch springs to mind as notable, and who doesn’t remember Mel Brook’s Young Frankenstein with fondness?
What makes Rona Monroe’s 2019 play different is that Mary Shelley is present throughout the retelling of her story. We see her grapple to compose a novel she can be proud of, but which people would want to read, would challenge them, and would not lead everyone to think she was completely mad. She shares Victor Frankenstein’s struggle to create life out of dead matter, as she conjures up an original, terrifying tale quite unlike any other.
The audience is treated to the entire dramatic story, guided by Mary Shelley, who moves the action forward creatively and physically. Staging this production has required a cast of receptive, inventive and cooperative actors who have been happy work within the blurred boundaries of fiction, Mary’s creative spirit and what is possible on the stage. It has been a rewarding and enlightening experience for all, and I am so grateful that Monroe’s play has left us the space within it’s lines to create something truly original of our own.
Kathy Buckingham-Underhill
CAST PHOTOS
Elysia Sully
Adam Turner
Henri West
Alexandra Newman
Stuart Skelly
Jack Ives
Nicky Cheung
Kirsty Bolt
Emily Carleton
Laurie Weston
