The Ocean at the End of the Lane introduces audiences to Gaiman’s magical world and the much-loved characters that inhabit it.
Rehearsal images are released for the West End transfer of 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, which will extend its run at the Duke of York's Theatre to 23 April 2022.
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The 16-strong cast is: Ruby Ablett, James Bamford (Boy), Emma Bown, Charlie Cameron, Jeff D'Sangalang, Kieran Garland, Siubhan Harrison (Ginnie Hempstock), Miranda Heath, Penny Layden (Old Mrs Hempstock), Tom Mackley, Charleen Qwaye, Grace Hogg-Robinson (Sis), Laura Rogers (Ursula), Nicolas Tennant (Dad), Nia Towle (Lettie Hempstock) and Peter Twose.
Adapted by Joel Horwood and directed by Katy Rudd, The Ocean at the End of the Lane begins previews at the Duke of York's Theatre on 23 October. Due to popular demand the limited run will extend for a final 10 weeks until 23 April 2022.
Returning to his childhood home, a man finds himself standing beside the duck pond of the old Sussex farmhouse where he used to play. He's transported to his 12th birthday, spring half term. When his dad was struggling to make ends meet and his friend Lettie claimed it wasn't a pond, but an ocean...
Plunged into a magical world, the children's survival depends on their ability to reckon with dark, ancient forces that threaten to destroy everything around them.
The Ocean at the End of the Lane introduces audiences to Gaiman's magical world and the much-loved characters that inhabit it, showcasing the production's set design by Fly Davis, costume and puppet design by Samuel Wyer. Movement direction is by Steven Hoggett, composition by Jherek Bischoff, lighting design by Paule Constable, sound design by Ian Dickinson, magic and illusions direction and design by Jamie Harrison and puppetry direction by Finn Caldwell. Casting is by Lauren Evans.
Tickets can be booked via oceanwestend.com
Photo credit: Manuel Harlan
James Bamford, Charlie Cameron, Nia Towle
James Bamford, Nia Towle, Steven Hoggett
James Bamford, Nia Towle
James Bamford
Jamie Harrison, Katy Rudd and Gareth Aled
Jeff D'Sangalang, Charleen Qwaye
Jeff D'Sangalang
Keiran Garland, Penny Layden, Ruby Ablett, Charlie Cameron, Tom Mackley, Peter Twose
Keiran Garland
Miranda Heath, Nicolas Tennant, Tom Mackley, Penny Layden, Ruby Ablett
Charleen Qwaye, Finn Caldwell, Penny Layden, James Bamford, Peter Twose, Nia Towle, Tom Mackley, Ruby Ablett, Jeff D'Sangalang
Charlie Cameron, Jeff D'Sangalang
Finn Caldwell, Penny Layden, Katy Rudd, James Bamford
Grace Hogg-Robinson, Miranda Heath
Grace Hogg-Robinson, Nicolas Tennant, Finn Caldwell, Nia Towle, Peter Twose, James Bamford, Kieran Garland
Grace Hogg-Robinson, Tom Mackley
Peter Twose, Nicolas Tennant, Ruby Ablett, Siubhan Harrison, Finn Caldwell, James Bamford, Charleen Qwaye, Nicolas Tennant
Peter Twose
Rachel-Leah Hosker and Charleen Qwaye
Ruby Ablett
Siubhan Harrison
Siubhan Harrison
The company
Tom Mackley
Nia Towle, James Bamford
Nicolas Tennant
Penny Layden, Gareth Aled, Peter Twose, Nia Towle
Penny Layden, Vicki Manderson, Siubhan Harrison
Penny Layden
Penny Layden
Penny Layden
Peter Twose, Laura Rogers
Peter Twose, Nicolas Tennant, James Bamford, Nia Towle
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