Winnipesaukee Playhouse teens present 'The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night Time'

MEREDITH — The Winnipesaukee Playhouse’s Education Department continues its 2026 season with the highly-acclaimed drama “The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time,” Simon Stephen’s theatrical adaptation of Mark Haddon’s popular novel.

A huge hit in London prior to transferring to Broadway in 2014, the play has won multiple international awards. 

The story centers around a 15-year-old named Christopher (played by Moultonborough’s Madden Bolduc), who has traits associated with Autism Spectrum Disorder, though a diagnosis is never explicitly stated. Armed with his extraordinary brain, Christopher sets out on a mission. After discovering the untimely death of his neighbor’s dog, Christopher embarks on a journey that tests his unique personality and drives him out of his comfort zone in order to prove his innocence and solve the crime.

The play is directed by Heather Williams. Like the original production, the Playhouse’s version will feature intricate projections woven into the scenery to immerse the audience into Christopher’s world.

The show will be performed by local students ages 13-18 at the Playhouse in Meredith from Thursday, April 23, to Sunday, April 26.

"The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time" is supported by the Playhouse’s season sponsor, R&D Paving, the Community Theatre and Education Department sponsors, Bank of New Hampshire and Northeast Mill Services, and the production sponsor, New Hampton School.

For more information, visit winnipesaukeeplayhouse.org or call 603-279-0333.