Review: The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night Time

First of all...WOW! I knew that this was a popular play but I was not expecting it to be one of the best things I have ever seen!

The show is based on the award winning book, The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night Time, written be Mark Haddon and has been adapted by Simon Stephens  to create an absolutely wonderful theatre production. The play has won seven Olivier Awards including Best New Play and whilst it may not have a catchy title, it certainly has a memorable story...

The play is about a fifteen year old boy, named Christopher Boone, who has a form of autism. He wakes one morning to find that his neighbors dog has been killed with a garden fork and he is desperate to investigate this terrible crime, hoping to seek out the culprit. The play takes you on Christopher's journey as he discovers things about his own life as well as other peoples lives during his quest to solve the mystery that is the death of Wellington the dog.

Even if that doesn't sound like it would appeal to you, Fear Not!! As you will be amazed at the fantastic stage and the lighting. I was completely awestruck by what the lighting added to the incredible acting and how much the stage made me feel like I was in the middle of all the drama. These things really are the icing on the cake.

The Curious Incident struck the perfect balance between moving me (I was almost in tears) and making me laugh. At times I was chuckling and at others I had my heart in my mouth. When the end of the play arrived (I didn't want it to end), I felt like I knew Christopher inside out.

I decided very shortly after the show had finished that it is my favorite play. EVER. I immediately wanted to see it again! I only wish that I had gotten my hands on a copy of the book before I saw the theatre production as that is just one of the little things I like to do. However, the book is now at the very top of my Christmas list. (Sidenote: Oh My Gosh! It's getting close to Christmas!!!!)

I sincerely hope that The Curious Incident is not made into a film as I believe that it would somehow be ruined and the magic of the theatre show will forever be lost in cinemas. Don't get me wrong, I adore films, but I hope that the fabulous story will remain undiscovered by people who haven't seen it or read the book. This way it will be an amazing secret between us :)

That's it for today's post, hope you enjoyed it! x

P.S: I am not a professional Theatre-Goer so this isn't going to be a fantastic review, I just got excited and wanted to share my thoughts with you!

10 New Songs You Should Listen To

Recently I have been enjoying quite a few new songs; some by artists that I know and love and some that by artists that are a new discovery for me. I thought I would share these but I shall warn you, all of my choices are rock songs. Whether you are a fan of these artists or not I suggest you give them a listen, broaden your horizons musically! So here are the 10 songs that I recommend to you (in no particular order):

1. Lonely Girl by Tonight Alive

Tonight Alive are one of my new discoveries. I had heard of the band before but I hadn't listened to any of their music. Lonely Girl is a really good, catchy pop punk song.

2. Lighthouse by Mallory Knox

I really love the lyrics to this song and often find myself singing them all day long.

3. A Love Like War by All Time Low featuring Vic Fuentes

I am a big fan of All Time Low and also of Vic Fuentes (from the band Pierce The Veil) and I think the voices of Alex Gaskarth and Vic Fuentes sound awesome together. This song is from the limited edition album called Don't Panic: It's Longer Now! which features other great new songs such as Oh, Calamity and Canals.

4. Save Rock And Roll by Fall Out Boy featuring Elton John

This is the last track on the eponymous 2013 album. I love Fall Out Boy and the entire Save Rock And Roll album but this track really stands out to me.

5. Peace by Kids In Glass Houses

This is the first I have heard of this band and it is a fab song. It is another really catchy tune.

6. You Wanna Know by Don Broco

I think this song sounds similar to a couple of songs on the Don Broco album Priorities, but it is still a pretty amazing song and it makes me want to dance around (badly haha).

7. Lived A Lie by You Me At Six

A first-class song following the bands last album Sinners Never Sleep. I am really excited for their new album and I hope it's released soon!

8. Why'd You Only Call Me When You're High by Arctic Monkeys

There isn't much to say about this except that it's an amazing song by an amazing and Legendary band.

9. Alone by Sleeping With Sirens

I love the sound of Kellin Quinn's (lead singer of the band) voice and I really like the video too.

10. Wrecking Ball by Patty Walters (YouTube Cover)

I don't really like the original version of this song by Miley Cyrus but one of my favorite YouTubers, Patty Walters, did a super, super awesome cover and I fell in love with his version of the song.


So those are the 10 songs that I urge you to listen to and I hope that if you do listen to them, you enjoy them.
What are the 10 songs that you would recommend?


Watch Patty Walters' cover of Wrecking Ball!