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.
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Written by | Neil Gaiman (novel) Joel Horwood (play) |
Date premiered | 11 December 2019 |
Place premiered | Dorfman Theatre, National Theatre, London |
Original language | English |
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) |
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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 |
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2020 | Laurence Olivier Awards | Best New Play | Pending | |
Best Actress in a Supporting Role | Josie Walker | Pending | ||
Best Lighting Design | Paule Constable | Pending |
References
- "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.
- 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.
- "Review: The Ocean at the End of the Lane (National Theatre) | WhatsOnStage". www.whatsonstage.com. Retrieved 2020-01-25.
- "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.