In a press statement, Julia Fawcett, chief executive of The Lowry, said: “Simon Stephens’ adaptation of Mark Haddon’s The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time is one of the most imaginative and unique theatrical adaptations of recent times and we are delighted to be opening the first performance of its UK tour here in Salford. The opportunity to present a multiple-Olivier award-winning production of this calibre to North West audiences is something of which The Lowry is incredibly proud. It is also further proof of the mutual benefit of the longstanding and ever-growing partnership between ourselves and the National Theatre – which has brought some 22 productions to our stage, the last of which, War Horse, was the biggest in our history." The production, which opened at the National Theatre before transferring to the West End's Apollo Theatre, has been on hiatus since December 2013, following the collapse of part of the theatre's ceiling. During February, the show is being performed "in the round" in a stripped-down version for East London schools and audiences from the local London community. The play will resume its West End run at the Gielgud Theatre June 24. A Broadway bow has already been announced for October.

For further details and to book tickets for its run at the Lowry, visit http://www.thelowry.com/event/the-curious-incident-of-the-dog-in-the-night-time.