Young Writers - Orchard Theatre

 I LOVED every second of it! The actors were incredible and the lighting was brilliant. It was so different – using coloured, light up boxes as the props: fish tanks, suitcases, TVs and even microwaves. A feast for the imagination! Throughout the show it felt as though we were inside Christopher’s mind – expressing what it is like to be different to those around us. The bright lights, loud noises and overwhelming busyness put us into Christopher’s world, feeling his emotions and living the chaos. Overall, I thought the show was absolutely brilliant and would definitely go to see it again. I hope you enjoy it as much as I did! 

 The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time conveys nearly every emotion you could possibly think of having when going to see a play – intrigue and satisfaction, sadness and happiness and many more. The set is eye-catching immediately when you walk in the theatre, with a bright, modern design that is clearly well thought through and perfect for the production, which becomes clear throughout the show as side panels open up, graphics appear and every inch of space is used by the cast, even including the walls.  Mysteries start the moment the play does, no time is wasted and the plot only inspires more curiosity as it goes on, especially for those not familiar with the story. Yet even if you had read the novel it is based on or seen the show before, there is undoubtedly something new to see and appreciate, whether it’s the impressive choreography or watching the characters develop as they figure out the answers to questions they didn’t even know they had at the start. Th