AUDITIONS

Auditions for The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time by Simon Stephens, directed by Lynn Bushell, will be held at Studio 73, - 73 Main Street, Greytown.

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4.15pm Thursday 15th October 2026
2pm Sunday, 18th October 2026

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First cast meet/greet and table read will be in December.

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Rehearsals: Sunday (afternoon or evening), Tuesday and Thursday evenings (7.00pm) starting from

January 22nd 2026.

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Show dates: March 10th to 20th, 2027

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ABOUT THE SHOW

The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-time is an award-winning novel written by Mark Haddon and also for Simon Stephens who adapted the novel for stage.

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Fifteen-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 distrusts strangers. Now it is seven minutes after midnight, and Christopher stands beside his neighbour’s dead dog, Wellington, who has been speared with a garden fork. Under suspicion for the act Christopher is determined to solve the mystery of who murdered Wellington. Although forbidden by his father, Christopher carefully records each fact of the crime but his detective work leads him on a journey that challenges his world. (The script contains strong language and adult content.)

 

AUDITION INFORMATION

• Most actors will be present on stage throughout the entire show.

• A contemporary middle class British accent is desirable – a dialect coach will assist as needed.

 

What to do before the audition:

Please check your availability during the rehearsal period and advise all potential conflicts for any rehearsal days.

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Dress and Technical Rehearsals March 2nd through to 11th will require additional rehearsals. All actors will be required to be present.

 

THE AUDITION

The audition is open and will consist of reading from the script and excerpts specific to each character

If you want to audition but:

• your schedule conflicts with the audition dates, or

• you need specific accommodations to audition, or

• you have a show-specific question, please contact the director Lynn Bushell at director4curiousincident@gmail.com

 

ABOUT THE ROLES

 

Ages listed are indicative.

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Christopher Boone (a male identifying actor age 15 – 20 to play 15). Christopher is an English teenager who is an outsider due to his unique perception of the world, which he sees in surprising and revealing ways. He notices things in fine detail yet has difficulty understanding social and emotional cues and difficulty empathizing with others. He exhibits some behaviour that might typically be characterized as having ASD, though what is most important is that he is different - extremely intelligent and sensitive.

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Must be able to execute specific choreography including being touched (hugged, touched on shoulders) and lifted into the air (the ensemble will lift the actor in the air as part of the narrative, etc). Technical elements in this show will include projections, quick changes in lighting, and loud sound cues.

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Siobhan (female identifying, 30-40). Christopher’s teacher and mentor, the only person in Christopher’s life with an understanding of his situation. She strives to teach Christopher how society works and how to behave within its guidelines. Constantly negotiating around Christopher’s anger, she is professional, warm, caring, and calm. She is also sensitive to his strained relationship with his father. She often serves as the narrator of Christopher’s story and of his feelings;

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Ed Boone (male identifying, 35-50). Christopher’s father; estranged from his wife (Judy) and struggling as a single parent trying to raise his son the best he can. A working class man who is unable to convey his emotions and feelings but loves his son deeply. He has trouble communicating with Christopher, who often frustrates him. And though he’s naturally practical and much more patient in dealing with Christopher than most people are, a difficult situation can make him lose it, sometimes violently. A plumber and heating engineer by trade.

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Judy Boone (female identifying, 35-45). Christopher’s mother; she works as a secretary and is estranged from her husband. She is a working class woman with a tough exterior who has no support system to raise her son. She blames herself for her inability to cope with Christopher effectively. A feisty woman who has had a hard life and had to fight for things. She doesn’t take anything lying down.

Loving, yet impatient, she has felt very alone in her situation and it frustrates her to a point of absolute desperation.

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ENSEMBLE

We are seeking six versatile ensemble members prepared to play multiple roles, including at least one featured speaking role. They will assist in creating the many locations and elements of the story, remaining on stage for the majority of the production. Ensemble actors will be required to lift Christopher as a group and must be comfortable with physical contact and choreographed movement.

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1. (Female identifying, 35-55): Mrs. Shears, Mrs. Gascoyne, Woman on Train, and Shopkeeper

2. (Female identifying, 20 – 35): No. 40, Lady in Street, Information, and Punk Girl.

3. (Female identifying, 45 – 65): Mrs. Alexander, Posh Woman.

4. (Male identifying, 35-55): Roger Shears, Mr. Wise, Duty Sergeant, Man behind Counter, and Drunk One.

5. (Male identifying, 20 – 50): A Policeman, Mr. Thompson, London Policeman, Man with Socks, and Drunk Two.

6. (Male identifying, 35 – 60): Reverend Peters, Uncle Terry, Station Policeman, and Station Guard.