New production images released for Curious Incident starring Sion Daniel Young

New production images have been released for the National Theatre's production of The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time featuring the show's brand new West End cast. Check out the images below (click picture to enlarge).

The play, which is currently booking at the Gielgud Theatre until 13th February 2016, won five Tony Award earlier this month. The London cast is now led by West End Frame Award winner Sion Daniel Young as Christopher Boone. 

Sion Daniel Young: "to win is a genuine shock"

On Wednesday (30th October) we revealed that Sion Daniel Young (pictured right) had won the 2013 West End Frame Award for 'Best Dramatic Performance'. Sion won the award for for his portrayal of Albert Narracott in the West End production of War Horse.

Speaking to West End Frame today (1st November), Sion said: "To be in a list of nominees with so many wonderful actors was enough of a surprise, so to win is a genuine shock."

He continued to say: "Thanks to everyone who voted and to everyone in the company at War Horse as everything we do is always a team effort. We're blessed with fantastic audiences, without whom we'd be nothing. Thank you!"

Sion joined the National Theatre's production at the New London Theatre earlier this year and continues to play the role to great acclaim. Our 'Best Dramatic Performance' Award was a celebration of the most powerful and heart wrenching performances which move audiences night after night in theatreland.

War Horse's Sion Daniel Young wins 'Best Dramatic Performance' Award!

Following a short one week voting period we are thrilled to announce that Sion Daniel Young (pictured right) has won the West End Frame Award for 'Best Dramatic Performance' for his portrayal of Albert Narracott in the West End production of War Horse.

Sion joined the production at the New London Theatre earlier this year and continues to play the role to great acclaim. Our 'Best Dramatic Performance' Award is a celebration of the most powerful and heart wrenching performances which move audiences night after night in theatreland.

The final result was very close with only two percent separating the top two nominees. Gerónimo Rauch, who recently joined The Phantom of the Opera in the title role, is the first runner-up while Les Miserables' Daniel Koek (Jean Valjean) comes third and The Color Purple's Cynthia Erivo comes fourth, marking the first West End Frame Award nomination for an off-West End production. The Pride's Al Weaver comes fifth.

Best Dramatic Performance: The Full Result

Below is the full result for West End Frame's 'Best Dramatic Performance' Award which ran as part of the 2013 West End Frame Awards for one week in October. The final result was very close with only two percent separating the top two nominees. Click here for more info.

Winner

Sion Daniel Young

Albert Narracott / War Horse

41% of the final vote

Interview: Sion Daniel Young, currently starring as Albert Narracott in War Horse

Sion Daniel Young is currently starring as Albert Narracott in the West End production of War Horse. Since opening at the National Theatre in 2007, War Horse has been seen by over three million people worldwide. Now celebrating its sixth year on the London stage, Nick Stafford’s adaptation of Michael Morpurgo’s book continues to play to sell-out houses at the New London Theatre.

At the outbreak of World War One, Joey, young Albert’s beloved horse, is sold to the cavalry and shipped to France. He’s soon caught up in enemy fire, and fate takes him on an extraordinary odyssey, serving on both sides before finding himself alone in no man’s land. But Albert cannot forget Joey and, still not old enough to enlist, he embarks on a treacherous mission to find him and bring him home.

Sion’s work in theatre includes Titus at the Imaginate Festival, Llwyth (Tribe) for Sherman Theatre Cymru, House of America and The Radicalisation of Bradley Manning for National Theatre Wales and The Welsh Boy at Theatre Royal, Bath. His television credits include Tissues and Issues and Hotel Eddie while his film credits include Private Peaceful, Daisy Chain and The Street. 

Earlier this week I spoke to Sion about why he thinks War Horse has been a global success, what it’s like working so closely with the incredible puppets and how he performs such a demanding role eight times a week...

How would you sum up your time in War Horse so far?
It’s going really well! I’m now in my fifth month with the company and it’s great! Everyone has settled in now and it is just such a great show to be a part of.