Multi award-winning novel The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time is coming to the Liverpool Empire on 21-25 July, and tickets are now on sale for the performances.

The National Theatre’s production is touring the UK and Ireland, as well as appearing on Broadway, in the run up to its Liverpool date in the summer.

The play is based on the book by Mark Haddon, which tells the story of a Christopher as he attempts to solve the mystery of who killed his neighbour’s dog. Written by playwright Simon Stephens, the play won seven Olivier Awards in 2013 including Best New Play, Best Director and Best Lighting Design.

Author Mark Haddon says: “When I wrote Curious Incident I was absolutely convinced that it couldn’t be adapted for film or stage. The novel is one person’s very insulated and sometimes profoundly mistaken view of the world. We’re stuck inside Christopher’s head from cover to cover. We see the world the way he sees the world. I simply couldn’t imagine how Christopher’s story could be told with any integrity in this way. Simon’s genius was to recognise that I was completely and utterly wrong.”

The play is directed by Marianne Elliott, who co-directed the National Theatre’s production of War Horse.

Tickets for The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time at the Liverpool Empire are on sale now.

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