London's West End will once again see National Theatre's production of The Ocean at the End of the Lane mounted—this time at the Noël Coward Theatre. Currently touring the U.K. and Ireland, the production will have a strictly limited seven-week encore run beginning October 11 and playing through November 25.
Joel Horwood adapted the Neil Gaiman novel, the first major stage adaptation. Magic and memory blend in this story about a childhood that was once forgotten. 2023 marks the 10th anniversary of the novel's publication.
Transferring with the production to the West End will be the full 17-member cast from the tour, including Keir Ogilvy as Boy, Daniel Cornish as alternate Boy, Laurie Ogden as Sis, Trevor Fox as Dad, Charlie Brooks as Ursula, Millie Hikasa as Lettie Hempstock, Kemi-Bo Jacobs as Ginnie Hempstock, and Finty Williams as Old Mrs Hempstock. Ensemble members include Paolo Guidi, Ronnie Lee, Aimee McGoldrick, and Domonic Ramsden. Emma-Jane Goodwin, Lewis Howard, Jasmeen James, Joe Rawlinson-Hunt, and Risha Silvera serve as understudies.
Katy Rudd directs The Ocean at the End of the Lane, which features set design by Fly Davis, costume and puppet design by Samuel Wyer, movement direction by Steven Hoggett, compositions 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 Naomi Downham.
Neil Gaiman is known for his graphic novels such as The Sandman series (which has been adapted for television by Netflix), and his novels including Stardust, Coraline, and The Graveyard Book. His film and television projects also include Good Omens and Anansi Boys.
The Ocean at the End of the Lane received its world premiere at the National Theatre in 2019, and subsequently made its West End debut in 2021 at the Duke of York's Theatre. The show is currently on a 39-week tour of the U.K. and Ireland until October 7.
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