The Ocean at the End of the Lane (play)

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The Ocean at the End of the Lane
The Ocean at the End of the Lane poster.jpg
Poster for the National Theatre production, illustrated by Nico Delort
Written byNeil Gaiman (novel)
Joel Horwood (play)
Date premiered11 December 2019
Place premieredDorfman Theatre, National Theatre, London
Original languageEnglish
GenreFantasy
Drama

The Ocean at the End of the Lane is a 2019 play based on the 2013 novel of the same name by Neil Gaiman and adapted for the stage by Joel Horwood.

Production history[]

The Ocean at the End of the Lane at the Duke of York's Theatre in October 2021

National Theatre, London (2019–2020)[]

The play made its world premiere in the Dorfman Theatre at the National Theatre, London with previews beginning on 3 December 2019 (opening night 11 December) running until 25 January 2020. The production is directed by Katy Rudd, set designed by Fly Davis, costume and puppet design by Samuel Wyer, movement direction by Steven Hoggett and composed by Jherek Bischoff

The production received 3 nominations at the 2020 Laurence Olivier Awards for Best New Play, Best Actress in a Supporting Role for Josie Walker and Best Lighting for Paule Constable. The production won the award for Best Lighting for Paule Constable.

West End (2021–2022)[]

Following the success at the National, the production was announced to transfer to the Duke of York's Theatre in London's West End in autumn 2020, however due to the COVID-19 pandemic the transfer has been postponed until 23 October 2021 running until 24 April 2022.[1][2] Casting was announced on 13 September 2021.[3]

Cast and characters[]

Character Royal National Theatre

Dorfman Theatre, 2019

West End

Duke of York's Theatre, 2021

Boy Samuel Blenkin James Bamford
Lettie Hempstock Marli Siu Nia Towle
Ginnie Hempstock Carlyss Peer Siubhan Harrison
Old Mrs Hempstock Josie Walker Penny Layden
Sis / Ensemble Jade Croot Grace Hogg-Robinson
Ursula / Skarthach Pippa Nixon Laura Rogers
Dad Justin Salinger Nicolas Tennant
Lodger / Ensemble Jeff D'Sangalang
Ensemble Fred Davis
Owain Gwynn
Jess Williams 		Ruby Ablett
Emma Bown
Charlie Cameron
Kieran Garland
Miranda Heath
Tom Mackley
Charleen Qwaye
Peter Twose

Reception[]

The play received five star reviews from The Telegraph,[4] Sunday Times, WhatsOnStage,[5] Gay Times[6] and SFX Magazine.

Awards and nominations[]

Original London production[]

Year Award Category Nominee Result
2020 Laurence Olivier Awards[7] Best New Play Nominated
Best Actress in a Supporting Role Josie Walker Nominated
Best Lighting Design Paule Constable Won

References[]

  1. ^ "Neil Gaiman's The Ocean at the End of the Lane stage adaptation to transfer to the West End | WhatsOnStage". www.whatsonstage.com. Retrieved 2020-02-27.
  2. ^ "The Ocean at the End of the Lane moves West End transfer to autumn 2021 | WhatsOnStage". www.whatsonstage.com. Retrieved 2020-09-06.
  3. ^ Thomas, Sophie (2021-09-13). "'The Ocean at the End of the Lane' announces full casting and extension". London Theatre Guide. Retrieved 2021-10-06.
  4. ^ Cavendish, Dominic (2019-12-12). "The Ocean at the End of the Lane, National Theatre, review: is this the new Curious Incident?". The Telegraph. ISSN 0307-1235. Retrieved 2020-01-25.
  5. ^ "Review: The Ocean at the End of the Lane (National Theatre) | WhatsOnStage". www.whatsonstage.com. Retrieved 2020-01-25.
  6. ^ "NT's The Ocean at the End of the Lane is theatrical magic at its best - review". Gay Times. 2020-01-02. Retrieved 2020-01-25.
  7. ^ "Olivier Awards 2020 with Mastercard - Theatre's Biggest Night". Olivier Awards. Retrieved 2021-01-18.

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