![]() ![]() I think that’s what’s beautiful about this show.” Changing the narrative in theatreĬonnor Curren, who plays Christopher, explains, “To me, The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time is about people trying to understand each other and kind of failing, but continuing anyway because they really love each other. Through the course of his investigation, he uncovers secrets that take him on a life changing journey. The play follows the story of 15-year-old neurodiverse Christopher Boone (who, though it is not explicitly said in the script, is widely regarded as autistic) and his investigation into how his neighbour’s dog was killed. To explore this idea further, I sat down with some cast members from a production that uses its platform to create social change – the 10th Anniversary Tour of The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time. The more I’ve thought about it, the more I have been drawn to the conclusion that these dual causes aren’t actually as separate as I once thought. When we got to the topic of how I’d introduce myself, she said, ‘You’re an actor-vist!’, coining a word that perfectly marries two core parts of my identity: my career as a performer and my role as a climate justice activistand policy writer. Last month, I was preparing for an upcoming audition with my teacher Georgia. ![]()
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