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Thrilling fantasy from the mind of the brilliant Neil Gaiman.
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About The Ocean at the End of the Lane

From the imagination of Neil Gaiman, best-selling author of Good Omens, Coraline and The Sandman, the National Theatre’s smash-hit production The Ocean at the End of the Lane returns to the West End this October for seven weeks only. Garnering more than 100 five-star reviews, this spectacular and thrilling theatrical event is a tour de force of magic and storytelling. Adapted by Joel Horwood and directed by Katy Rudd, The Ocean at the End of the Lane takes audiences on an epic journey to a childhood once forgotten.

Returning to his childhood home, a man finds himself standing beside the pond of the old Sussex farmhouse where he used to play. He’s transported to his 12th birthday when his friend Lettie claimed it wasn’t a pond, but an ocean... Plunged into a magical world, their survival depends on their ability to reckon with ancient forces that threaten to destroy everything around them.

Recommended for ages 12+ 2hrs 35 mins (incl. interval)

Run time

2h 25m (incl 20m interval)

Start date

11th October, 2023

End date

25th November, 2023

Categories

Age

12+

Production note
Contains high intensity lighting & strobe, haze & smoke, pyrotechnics, loud sound & blackouts. Some may find upsetting, such as reference to death. Everyone must have their own ticket. Under 16s must be accompanied and sat next to someone 18+. No under 3s.
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212 Reviews

BwayBaby

BwayBaby

1009 Reviews | 1057 Followers
92%
Dark and fun!, Absorbing, Great acting, Great staging, Entertaining

See it if You enjoy stories with supernatural or fantasy elements and want to go on a theatrical adventure. Dark and fun! ‘Stranger Things’-Esque!

Don’t see it if You dislike fantasy or the supernatural. Although this show does explore deeper themes.

The4thWall

The4thWall

1034 Reviews | 952 Followers
91%
Darkly delightful, Great acting, Great staging, Great writing

See it if Fast paced entertaining. Greatly told story. Great movement. Darkly delightful. Grabbing.

Don’t see it if You don’t like darkly fairytale-like stories.

Michaela Aisling

Michaela Aisling

39 Reviews | 6 Followers
100%
Epic, Intelligent, Riveting, Enchanting, Clever

See it if you love Neil Gaiman. If you love incredible staging and stage magic and phenomenal acting. Mindblowing theatre.

Don’t see it if if you hate plays

nathalie is tired

nathalie is tired

58 Reviews | 4 Followers
100%
Masterful, Intense, Great acting, Absorbing, Ambitious

See it if you want to be completely absorbed in a fantasy plot with a dark aesthetic to match its dark themes.

Don’t see it if you're not a fan of horror/thriller.

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Venue

85-88 St Martin's Lane, London, United Kingdom, WC2N 4AU

Directions

Location: West End
Railway station: Charing Cross
Bus numbers: (Charing Cross) 24, 29, 176; (Strand) 6, 9, 11, 13, 15, 23, 87, 91, 139
Night bus numbers: (Charing Cross) 24, 176, N5, N20, N29, N41, N279; (Strand) 6, 23, 139, N9, N15, N11, N13, N21, N26, N44, N47, N87, N89, N91, N155, N343, N551 Car park: St Martin's Lane Hotel (1min)
Directions from tube: (2mins) Take Cranbourn Street away from Leicester Square until St Martin’s Lane, where you head right until you reach the theatre.

More information about The Ocean at the End of the Lane

When a man returns to his Sussex childhood home, he begins to reminisce over his childhood upbringing. Quickly, he’s reminded of the events that took place on his 12th birthday. He’s taken back to that fateful day, reunited with his friend Lettie and has to do all it takes to live another day. Will they be able to muster their courage and fight for their survival? Book The Ocean at the End of the Lane tickets in London.

The Ocean at the End of the Lane play is based on Neil Gaiman's best-selling fantasy novel. If you've read the book, then you'll have to see the stage show. It's a mystical, spellbinding piece of theatre, first seen at the National Theatre in 2019. Now, the vast ocean stretches to the Duke of York’s Theatre, where forces come alive once more. Could you survive the journey? There’s only one way to find out.

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What to Watch For

  • The play adaptation of The Ocean at the End of the Lane is by Joel Horwood. Joel Horwood is a British playwright who has also worked on television shows including Skin.
  • The Ocean at the End of the Lane received its world premiere at the National’s Dorfman Theatre in 2019. The Ocean at the End of the Lane only played for two months, but definitely made an impact on the London stage.
  • Paule Constable won an Olivier Award for their lighting design. The show was also nominated for best new play and best supporting actress for Josie Walker.
  • The original cast starred Samuel Blenkinas as Boy and Jade Croot as Sis. They received many five star reviews for their National Theatre run.
  • In 2013, Neil Gaiman's The Ocean at the End of the Lane was voted the Book of the Year in the National British Book Awards. Other books by Gaiman include American Gods and Caroline.
  • Recommended for 12+ yrs. This production contains scenes that some people may find distressing.

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