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

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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**](https://www.londontheatredirect.com/venue/duke-of-yorks-theatre-london) 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***](https://www.londontheatredirect.com/play/the-ocean-at-the-end-of-the-lane-tickets) tickets are booking now whilst availability lasts.
### *The Ocean at the End of the Lane* West End cast The West End production of *The Ocean at the End of the Lane* will star **Ruby Ablett**, **James Bamford**, **Emma Bown**, **Charlie Cameron**, **Jeff D’Sangalang**, **Kieran Garland**, **Siubhan Harrison**, **Miranda Heath**, **Penny Layden**, **Tom Mackley**, **Charleen Qwaye**, **Grace Hogg-Robinson**, **Laura Rogers**, **Nicolas Tennant**, **Nia Towle** and **Peter Twose**.  ### *The Ocean at the End of the Lane* creative team The production is based on the award-winning novel by **Neil Gaiman** and is adapted by **Joel Horwood**. The play is directed by **Katy Rudd** and features costume and puppetry design by **Samuel Wyver**, set design by **Fly Davis**, movement direction by **Stephen Hoggett**, puppetry direction by **Finn Caldwell**, sound design by **Ian Dickinson**, lighting design by **Paule Constable**, illusions and magic direction and design by **Jamie Harrison**, compositions by **Jherek Bischoff**, and sound design by **Ian Dickinson** for Autograph. ### About author **Neil Gaiman** The Ocean at the End of the Lane is an adaptation of Neil Gaiman’s best-selling novel. Gaiman is a best-selling children's author; popularly known for his book *Coraline*. *Coraline* is a dark children's story that was later adapted into an animated feature-length film. His other works include *The Sandman* (a comic book series), *Stardust*, and *Norse Mythology*. ## Tickets for *The Ocean at the End of the Lane* at [**Duke of York’s Theatre**](https://www.londontheatredirect.com/venue/duke-of-yorks-theatre-london) are booking now! This acclaimed stage adaptation is likely to have another sell-out run in the West End following its huge success at **London’s National Theatre**. So be sure you’ve booked your *The Ocean at the End of the Lane* tickets or risk missing out!
🎫 [**Book your *The Ocean at the End of the Lane* tickets here**](https://www.londontheatredirect.com/play/the-ocean-at-the-end-of-the-lane-tickets).

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By Jade Ali

A love for theatre stemmed from my love of literature and music, but the West End on my doorstep opened up a whole new appreciation and passion for all things stage-y