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Wise Children Reveals New Season Including Emma Rice's Adaptation of Alfred Hitchcock's NORTH BY NORTHWEST
by Stephi Wild - Sep 11, 2024

With their co-production with the RSC of The Buddha of Suburbia about to transfer to the Barbican, Wise Children has announced their forthcoming season of work, which includes Artistic Director Emma Rice's brand-new adaptation of Alfred Hitchcock's North by Northwest, which she also directs. Learn more about the full season here!

Manchester Based Theatre NPO ThickSkin Appoints Six New Trustees
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 22, 2023

ThickSkin, a Manchester-based theatre NPO, has appointed six new trustees. Learn more here!

Interview: Keir Ogilvy, Trevor Fox, and Laurie Ogden of THE OCEAN AT THE END OF THE LANE on Bringing the Show to the Stage
by Kat Mokrynski - Oct 31, 2023

Broadwayworld spoke with Trevor Fox (Dad), Laurie Ogden (Sis) and Keir Ogilvy (Boy) about the show coming to the West End. We discussed what it is like being in an adaptation of Neil Gaiman's work, how The Ocean at the End of the Lane is theatre for everyone, and how they each relate to their characters.

Review: THE OCEAN AT THE END OF THE LANE, Noël Coward Theatre
by Aliya Al-Hassan - Oct 12, 2023

Based on Neil Gaiman’s short 2013 novel, this seemingly simple story is of a man who revisits his childhood where he discovers friendship for the first time and copes with the aftermath of his mother’s death. When his father takes in a terrifying lodger, a nightmarish fantasy world envelopes him as he struggles to distinguish between illusion and reality.

SUNSET BOULEVARD Leads Our Top Ten West End Shows for October
by Aliya Al-Hassan - Oct 1, 2023

The West End is bursting with amazing shows this October. The stars are out: Nicole Scherzinger, Kristin Scott Thomas, Lily James, Kenneth Branagh, Giles Terera and Joseph Fiennes are just some of the actors treading the boards of the capital this month.

London Theatre Week Extension: Tickets From Just £15 for THE OCEAN AT THE END OF THE LANE
by Aliya Al-Hassan - Sep 13, 2023

London Theatre Week: Tickets From just £15 for The Ocean at the End of the Lane. From the imagination of Neil Gaiman, best-selling author of Good Omens, Coraline and The Sandman, the National Theatre’s smash-hit production The Ocean at the End of the Lane returns to the West End this October for seven weeks only.

Review: THE OCEAN AT THE END OF THE LANE, King's Theatre
by Natalie O'Donoghue - Aug 30, 2023

From the imagination of Neil Gaiman, best-selling author of Coraline, Good Omens and The Sandman (now a major Netflix series), comes the National Theatre’s major new stage adaptation of The Ocean at the End of the Lane.

Exclusive Presale for THE OCEAN AT THE END OF THE LANE, Returning to the West End
by Aliya Al-Hassan - Jun 8, 2023

From the imagination of Neil Gaiman, best-selling author of Good Omens, Coraline and The Sandman, the National Theatre’s smash-hit production The Ocean at the End of the Lane returns to the West End this October for seven weeks only.

THE OCEAN AT THE END OF THE LANE to Return to the West End This Autumn
by Aliya Al-Hassan - Jun 6, 2023

Following a highly acclaimed tour across the UK and Ireland, the National Theatre’s smash-hit production of The Ocean at the End of the Lane will return to London’s West End for a strictly limited 7-week run this autumn. 

THE OCEAN AT THE END OF THE LANE Comes to Milton Keynes Theatre
by Stephi Wild - May 22, 2023

The National Theatre's critically acclaimed The Ocean at the End of the Lane a thrilling adventure of fantasy, myth and friendship, will visit Milton Keynes Theatre 27 June – 01July.

Photos: Inside Press Night For the UK Tour of THE OCEAN AT THE END OF THE LANE
by Stephi Wild - Jan 26, 2023

All new photos have been released from the press night for the UK and Ireland tour of The Ocean at the End of the Lane at the New Victoria Theatre in Woking.

REVIEW: Brilliantly Bizarre, URINETOWN THE MUSICAL Is Better Than It Sounds.
by Jade Kops - Jan 14, 2023

Mark Hollman (Music and Lyrics) and Greg Kotis’ (Book and Lyrics) self-aware, satirical, comedy musical URINETOWN THE MUSICAL opens at Hayes Theatre to roars of laughter as unusual subject matter makes for powerful metaphors for modern life. 

URINETOWN Opens at The Hayes Theatre This Week
by Stephi Wild - Jan 9, 2023

The privilege to pee has never been more topical with the satirical comedy musical URINETOWN opening this week. This critically acclaimed musical, produced by Heart Strings Theatre Co in association with Hayes Theatre Co, opens at the Hayes Theatre on Wednesday this week, 11 January.

Photos: On the Red Carpet at Opening Night of the UK and Ireland Tour of THE OCEAN AT THE END OF THE LANE
by Stephi Wild - Dec 21, 2022

All new photos have been released from opening night of the UK and Ireland tour of The Ocean at the End of the Lane. The production celebrated its opening night at The Lowry in Salford, and runs over Christmas at the theatre until 8 January before embarking on tour until 30 September 2023.

Review: THE OCEAN AT THE END OF THE LANE, The Lowry
by Mickey-Jo Boucher - Dec 21, 2022

Just over a year after the opening of its West End run at the Duke of York’s Theatre, the critically acclaimed production remains a singularly thrilling piece of storytelling.

Photos: First Look at the UK and Ireland Tour of THE OCEAN AT THE END OF THE LANE
by Stephi Wild - Dec 19, 2022

All new production photos have been released for the National Theatre’s critically acclaimed The Ocean at the End of the Lane, based on the best-selling novel by Neil Gaiman.

National Theatre Announces DANCING AT LUGHNASA, DIXON AND DAUGHTERS, and More
by Stephi Wild - Nov 22, 2022

The National Theatre has announced three new productions for 2023 and the revival of the critically acclaimed The Father and the Assassin. A new production devised by The PappyShow will tour directly to 55 schools across England, and National Theatre Live brings The Crucible, Othello and GOOD to cinema goers around the world.

Photos: Inside Rehearsal For THE OCEAN AT THE END OF THE LANE UK and Ireland Tour
by Stephi Wild - Nov 18, 2022

All new rehearsal photos have been released for the National Theatre’s critically acclaimed production of The Ocean at the End of the Lane, based on the best-selling novel by Neil Gaiman.

URINETOWN THE MUSICAL Comes to Hayes Theatre Co in 2023
by Stephi Wild - Nov 17, 2022

Heart Strings Theatre Co in association with Hayes Theatre Co has announced a season of the satirical comedy musical URINETOWN at the Hayes Theatre Co from 11 January 2023.

EASTENDERS' Charlie Brooks Joins the UK Tour of THE OCEAN AT THE END OF THE LANE
by Stephi Wild - Oct 28, 2022

Full casting for the National Theatre's production of The Ocean at the End of the Lane has been announced, with screen and stage actor Charlie Brooks joining the previously announced cast as Ursula and Jasmeen James joining as understudy.