The Ocean at the End of the Lane (play)

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.

The Ocean at the End of the Lane
Poster for the National Theatre production
Written byNeil Gaiman (novel)
Joel Horwood (play)
Date premiered11 December 2019
Place premieredDorfman Theatre, National Theatre, London
Original languageEnglish

Production history

National Theatre (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 until 4 February 2022 with casting to be announced.[1][2]

Cast and characters
Character London (2019)
Boy Samuel Blenkin
Sis / Ensemble Jade Croot
Ensemble Fred Davis
Policeman / Ensemble Owain Gwynn
Ursula / Skarthach Pippa Nixon
Ginnie Hempstock Carlyss Peer
Dad Justin Salinger
Lodger / Ensemble Jeffrey Sangalang
Lettie Hempstock Marli Siu
Old Mrs Hempstock Josie Walker
Policewoman / Ensemble Jess Williams

Reception

The play received five star reviews from The Telegraph,[3] Sunday Times, WhatsOnStage,[4] Gay Times[5] and SFX Magazine.

Awards and nominations

Original London production
Year Award Category Nominee Result
2020 Laurence Olivier Awards[6] 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. 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.
  4. "Review: The Ocean at the End of the Lane (National Theatre) | WhatsOnStage". www.whatsonstage.com. Retrieved 2020-01-25.
  5. "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.
  6. "Olivier Awards 2020 with Mastercard - Theatre's Biggest Night". Olivier Awards. Retrieved 2021-01-18.
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