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Neil Gaiman's award-winning novel comes to life on the West End stage!

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This production is suitable for ages 12+

Performance dates

8 August 2023 -12 August 2023

Run time To be confirmed.

Includes interval

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Tickets for The Ocean at the End of the Lane are available now!

From the mastermind behind Coraline, Good Omens, and The Sandman, The Ocean at the End of the Lane is the latest adaptation to hit the National Theatre in Cliffs Pavillion, Southend. 

Adapted from Neil Gaiman’s book of the same name, The Ocean at the End of the Lane blurs the boundaries between reality and imagination, unveiling a world of supernatural wonder. Who knows what awaits at the depths of the ocean…book your tickets to find out!

About The Ocean at the End of the Lane 

This wondrous spectacle weaves together a story of sorcery and memories, captivating audiences with a spellbinding odyssey to a childhood long forgotten and a place that is on the brink of darkness.

When a man returns to the cherished abode of his youth, he finds himself standing by a serene pond of the age-old Sussex farmhouse that was once his playground. Suddenly, he is whisked away to his twelfth birthday, a momentous occasion where his extraordinary companion, Lettie, proclaimed that this humble pond was no ordinary pool, it was in fact an ocean, a realm where boundless possibilities dwell.

Thrust into a world of magic and wonder, their very survival hinges upon their ability to confront ancient forces that are poised to annihilate all that surrounds them. Amidst mystery and peril, they must summon the courage to grapple with the powers that seek to unravel their world.

The cast and creatives of The Ocean at the End of the Lane 

The cast of the current UK tour of The Ocean at the End of the Lane is comprised of Charlie Brooks as Ursula / Skarthach, Daniel Cornish as Boy (Alternate), Trevor Fox as Dad, Emma-Jane Goodwin as Understudy and Ensemble, Paolo Guidi as Ensemble, Millie Hikasa as Lettie Hempstock, Lewis Howard as Understudy and Ensemble and Kemi-Bo Jacobs as Ginnie Hempstock.

The Ocean at the End of the Lane is written by Neil Gaiman and adapted by Joel Horwood. The show is directed by Katy Rudd, with a set design by Fly Davis

The Ocean at the End of the Lane tickets are available now!

In a place where the ordinary becomes extraordinary, where the mundane is infused with magic, and where the triumphs of youth is waiting to be discovered - The Ocean at the End of the Lane will cast its spell upon you. Book tickets today!

Content

This production contains the following effects; high-intensity lighting and strobe, haze and smoke, pyrotechnics, loud sound, blackouts and some scenes that people may find distressing.

Special notes

Please note that this production does not take place in London, it takes place in Cliffs Pavillion, Southend.

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The Ocean at the End of the Lane book giveaway - Terms & Conditions

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The Ocean at the End of the Lane book giveaway - Terms & Conditions

It’s World Book Day 2022 and to celebrate we are giving away a copy of The Ocean at the End of the Lane, a special illustrated paperback edition of Neil Gaiman’s best-selling novel

All you need to do to enter is to follow us on Twitter and retweet the post or follow us on Instagram and tag a friend in the comments. That’s it. Good luck!

The winner will be announced on Friday 4 March 2022.


Experience it live on stage now and book tickets for The Ocean at the End of the Lane today and save! The acclaimed National Theatre production was adapted from Neil Gaiman’s best-selling novel and is now performing at the West End’s Duke of York’s Theatre.

3 Mar, 2022 | By Jade Ali

Review: The Ocean at the End of the Lane (Duke of York's Theatre, West End)

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Review: The Ocean at the End of the Lane (Duke of York's Theatre, West End)

It is great getting back to the theatre – there is nothing quite like the experience and this is certainly one to go to if you like a full-on fantasy fiction experience.

Following a sold out run at the National Theatre, the acclaimed production of The Ocean at the End of the Lane has transferred to the West End. Neil Gaiman is a multi-skilled writer, not just an icon in the mystery fiction world but also established in producing comic books, graphic novels, non-fiction and film. His imagination is, to be honest, rambling and clever and scary and impressive in equal parts and the adaptation of this novel as a stage play was a challenge well executed.

5 Nov, 2021 | By Carole Lovstrom

First look: The Ocean at the End of the Lane releases production images

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First look: The Ocean at the End of the Lane releases production images

Neil Gaiman’s The Ocean at the End of the Lane is now playing at London’s Duke of York’s Theatre. The stage adaptation was highly acclaimed at the National Theatre and is set to be just as popular in the West End. Ahead of its official opening night, the production has released its official photography giving us a first look at the adaptation on the West End stage. The Ocean at the End of the Lane tickets are on sale now – book now whilst availability lasts.

4 Nov, 2021 | By Jade Ali

First Look: The Ocean at the End of the Lane rehearsal images have been released!

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First Look: The Ocean at the End of the Lane rehearsal images have been released!

Based on the novel by Neil Gaiman, The Ocean at the End of the Lane stage adaptation will be transferring to London’s Duke of York’s Theatre later this month! At long last, the acclaimed production from the National Theatre will open in the West End with its first performance on 23 October 2021. Following its hugely successful sell-out run at the National, you’ll want to make sure you’ve secured your seats for this highly anticipated production. West End The Ocean at the End of the Lane tickets are booking now whilst availability lasts.

12 Oct, 2021 | By Jade Ali

The Ocean at the End of the Lane reschedules West End run for Autumn 2021

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The Ocean at the End of the Lane reschedules West End run for Autumn 2021

The hotly anticipated West End transfer production of The Ocean at the End of the Lane will not be making a splash this winter as planned, it has been confirmed. The show will now run at the Duke of York's Theatre in London in Autumn 2021.

4 Sep, 2020 | By Nicholas Ephram Ryan Daniels

National Theatre's The Ocean at the End of the Lane play to transfer to the West End in autumn 2020! (Photo Gallery)

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National Theatre's The Ocean at the End of the Lane play to transfer to the West End in autumn 2020! (Photo Gallery)

The National Theatre adaptation of Neil Gaiman's best-selling novel The Ocean at the End of the Lane will transfer to London's West End this autumn, it has been confirmed. The hit play enjoyed a sell-out run after opening last December and is set to make its way to the Duke of York's Theatre come Halloween this year. Tickets for The Ocean at the End of the Lane are scheduled to go on sale next month.

19 Feb, 2020 | By Nicholas Ephram Ryan Daniels