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A play by Simon Stephens based on the novel of the same name by Mark Haddon. During its premiere run, the play tied the record for winning the most Olivier Awards (seven), including Best New Play at the 2013 ceremony.

Christopher Boone, a 15-year old amateur detective and mathematical prodigy on the autistic spectrum from Swindon, England, investigates the death of a neighbour's dog, aided by a kindly school mentor, but resisted by his neighbors and his father. His investigation takes him to London where he is re-united with his mother, and back to Swindon, where he reconciles with his father and passes the GCE Advanced Level Mathematics exam.

6 actors play a multitude of people and the voices in Christopher's mind:3 women, 3 men – various ages, various British accents, various sizes.

Christopher Boone

15 years old, high functioning Autistic, brilliant at Maths, will not let any one touch him except briefly by the fingertips and hates the color yellow. Extremely focused, but has had a very protected upbringing.

Sioban (Irish name and pronounced Shivahn)

Christopher's favorite teacher – 30s - 40s. Warm and friendly, straightforward, believes in Christopher

Ed

Christopher's dad 30s – 40s

Judy

Christopher's mother 30s – 40s