Charlie Brooks and Joe McFadden to star in THE CURIOUS INCIDENT OF THE DOG IN THE NIGHT-TIME
Photo credit: Rich Lakos
Initial casting has been revealed for Melting Pot and Birmingham Rep’s new production of The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time, inspired by the multi-million-selling, internationally acclaimed novel.
EastEnders’ favourite Charlie Brooks and Joe McFadden (Holby City; Strictly Come Dancing, BBC) will play protagonist Chris’ parents, Ed and Judy.
Opening at Birmingham Rep on 5 September before embarking on a major UK tour, The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time is adapted from Mark Haddon’s multi-million-selling novel by acclaimed playwright Simon Stephens and will be directed by Ned Bennett.
Charlie Brooks said: “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.”
Joe McFadden said: “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.”
After Birmingham Rep, the tour will visit Woking, Brighton, Milton Keynes, Nottingham, Leicester, York, Liverpool, Wimbledon, Chichester, Bath, Edinburgh, Cheltenham, Leeds, Sunderland, Cambridge, Richmond, Northampton, Manchester, Glasgow, Chester, Aberdeen, Shrewsbury, Sheffield, Bradford, Cardiff, Aylesbury, Southampton, Malvern, and Darlington.
Full casting and creative team to be announced.