The Ocean at the End of the Lane (play)

The Ocean at the End of the Lane is a play based on the 2013 novel of the same name by Neil Gaiman, 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

National Theatre and West End

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 winners were due to be announced on 5 April 2020, however due to the COVID-19 pandemic the ceremony was cancelled, with the awards to be issued at a later date.

Following the success at the National, the production will transfer to the Duke of York's Theatre in London's West End from 31 October 2020 until 6 February 2021. Casting is to be announced.[1]

Cast
Character London (2019)
Boy Samuel Blenkin
Sis / Ensemble Jade Croot
Ensemble Fred Davis
Policeman / Ensemble Owain Gwynn
Ursuala / 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,[2] Sunday Times, WhatsOnStage,[3] Gay Times[4] and SFX Magazine.

Awards and nominations
Year Award Category Nominee Result
2020 Laurence Olivier Awards Best New Play Pending
Best Actress in a Supporting Role Josie Walker Pending
Best Lighting Design Paule Constable Pending
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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. 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.
  3. "Review: The Ocean at the End of the Lane (National Theatre) | WhatsOnStage". www.whatsonstage.com. Retrieved 2020-01-25.
  4. "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.
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