The Ocean at the End of the Lane
‘The National Theatre at its very best.’ (Daily Telegraph)
From the imagination of Neil Gaiman, best-selling author of Coraline, Good Omens and The Sandman, comes the National Theatre’s major new stage adaptation of The Ocean at the End of the Lane.
This thrilling adventure of fantasy, myth and friendship, is a five-star spectacular which blends magic with memory in a tour-de-force of storytelling that takes audiences on an epic journey to a childhood once forgotten and the darkness that lurks at the very edge of it.
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 remarkable friend Lettie claimed it wasn’t a pond, but an ocean – a place where everything is possible…
Plunged into a magical world, their survival depends on their ability to reckon with ancient forces that threaten to destroy everything around them.
Additional information
Age guidance: 12+
The production contains the following physical effects; high intensity lighting and strobe, haze and smoke, pyrotechnics, loud sound, and blackouts.
This production explores adult themes that some people may find distressing or frightening. This includes the non-graphic depiction of the aftermath of a suicide early on and four occurrences where suicide is discussed in the play. There is also infrequent mention of death, a depiction of parental abuse, and one depiction of a death. If you’d like to find out more before you book, please contact our Box Office at 0343 208 6000
Accessible Performances
BSL Interpreted by Emma Jane Heap | Sat 17 Dec at 2pm | Fri 23 Dec at 7:30pm
Audio Described by Caroline Burn | Tue 20 Dec at 2pm | Touch Tour at 1pm
Captioned Performance | Thursday 5th January at 7.30pm
To book accessible performances please email access@thelowry.com or call 0333 320 2838
Neil Gaiman Teaser Trailer
Reviews
Theatre at its gob-smacking best.
The Daily Telegraph
Hauntingly memorable, this knockout production is theatre at its best.
Independent
There’s nothing around to beat this thrillingly imaginative show.
Mail on Sunday
Shows like this don’t come around very often.
Time Out
Magic really does happen. A thrilling adaptation with a sense of wonder and visual dazzle.
Evening Standard
