The Ocean at the End of the Lane Tickets
4.5 (27) · Family Theatre, Contemporary Drama
Following a sold out run at the National Theatre, this acclaimed production transfers to the West End
Overview
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.
Adapted from the best-selling Neil Gaiman novel by Joel Horwood and directed by Katy Rudd, this spectacular and thrilling adventure is a tour de force of imagination and storytelling.
Age Recommendation: 12+
Please note: This production contains scenes that some people may find distressing, and strobe lighting.
Critic reviews
Captivates anyone fortunate enough to see the production
Pure theatrical magic
British theatre at its gob-smacking best
Felt bigger, stranger, sadder and more beautiful... shows like this don’t come along very often.
Thunderous, sometimes terrifying adaptation
Contemporary theatre at its best
Rich, multi-layered, complex piece
A show that enthrals all generations without patronising any
Darkness and dreamlike strangeness
Thrilling adaptation
It’s a coming-of-age tale that will appeal to all ages
As pure spectacle, its expertly done
Something has been lost in the transfer from the National
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Date & time
2:30pm & 7:30pm
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