Download Curious Incident Does the Maths: September 2016

CURIOUS INCIDENT DOES THE MATHS
Maths is being brought to life for teenagers in a series of lecture shows on 25, 29 and 30
November 2016 at London’s Gielgud Theatre, using the set of The National Theatre’s
award-winning production of The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time adapted by
Simon Stephens from Mark Haddon’s best-selling book.
The shows are being produced by Maths Inspiration, who run maths lecture shows for 14-17
year olds across the country.
The interactive and entertaining maths shows are entitled The Curious Coincidence of Maths
in the Day-Time, and will explore some of the many maths ideas that are touched on in Mark
Haddon’s best-selling book. The shows will also explain some of the maths that was used to
design the set and compose the music of the award-winning West End show.
The Curious Coincidence shows will feature four of the UK’s top maths presenters, the
BBC’s Dr Hannah Fry; stand-up mathematician Matt Parker; maths-musician Ben Sparks
and the Director of Maths Inspiration Rob Eastaway.
“Rob Eastaway commented: “The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time is
now a set text on the GCSE English Literature syllabus. The book and the play are
also full of maths, so this is a perfect opportunity to make connections between
English, Maths and Drama, and to give teenagers new insights into the book, as well
as revealing some beautiful aspects of mathematics that they may never have
encountered before.”
Actors Joseph Ayre and Thomas Dennis, who are currently playing the central
role of Christopher Boone in the Gielgud production of the play, will also be
appearing in the Curious Coincidence maths shows.
Bunny Christie, who designed the set for the Curious Incident said: “When it
comes to design and theatre and film production, the UK is a world leader.
Teenagers are often unaware that this creative profession is actually highly
dependent on maths and other technical skills. This maths show is a perfect way to
introduce them to this essential aspect of theatre.”
There are shows for 15-17 year olds on 25th November, and for 13-15 year olds on
29th and 30th November. More information on the shows, including booking details,
can be found at www.MathsInspiration.com
Press Contacts:
For Curious Coincidence of Maths in the Day-Time
Rob Eastaway, Maths Inspiration [email protected]
+44 (0)20 8299 4203 or +44 (0)7914 913003;
For The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time
Nada Zakula, National Theatre Productions [email protected]
+ 44 (0) 20 7452 3046 or +44 (0) 7831 766086
Notes to Editors:
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The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time continues its successful West End run at
the Gielgud Theatre, with tickets now on sale until 22 April 2017.
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The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time is adapted by Simon Stephens from Mark
Haddon’s best-selling book and directed by Marianne Elliott, Associate Director of the
National Theatre. Marianne, who is the co-director of the NT’s hugely successful War Horse,
will direct the much anticipated Angels in America for the company next year. Designs for
Curious are by Bunny Christie with lighting by Paule Constable, video design by Finn Ross,
movement by Scott Graham and Steven Hoggett for Frantic Assembly, music by Adrian
Sutton and sound by Ian Dickinson for Autograph.
production is Elle While.
The Associate Director for this
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Production images
Production images of the current cast at the Gielgud Theatre are available from:
https://www.dropbox.com/sh/cwv0g0v48ndmeiz/AAB9bRUdzXVR5Er6GKETLROia?
dl=0
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Tickets for The Curious Coincidence of Maths in the Day-Time shows at the Gielgud
Theatre can be booked by schools from www.MathsInspiration.com
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The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time, Gielgud Theatre General Booking
and Listings Information
Address: Gielgud Theatre, Shaftesbury Avenue, London W1D 6AR
Dates: Booking to 22 April 2017
Performances: Monday to Saturday at 7.30pm, Thursday and Saturday at 2.30pm
Ticket prices from £18 (100 seats at £18 for every performance)
Concessions are available on selected performances.
In addition, an allocation of £15 Day Seats are available for every performance from the
Gielgud Theatre box office from 10am
Box Office: National Theatre: 020 7452 3000
Online at www.nationaltheatre.org.uk
(National Theatre: No fee for online bookings; A £2.50 transaction fee applies to individual
tickets purchased by phone.)
Gielgud Theatre Box Office, No booking fee, 0844 482 5130 *
Online from www.delfontmackintosh.co.uk
(Delfont Mackintosh Theatres:: No fee for online or phone bookings.)
(* Calls cost 7p per minute, plus standard network provider charges)
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Date of issue: 20 September 2016