The Ocean at the End of the Lane - London Theatre

Duke of York’s Theatre
Sat 23 Oct 2021 – Fri 12 Feb 2022

For group bookings of 10 or more:

Following a sold out run at the National Theatre, the acclaimed production of The Ocean at the End of the Lane transfers to the West End October 2021.

Returning to his childhood home, a man finds himself standing beside the pond of the old Sussex farmhouse where he used to play. He’s transported to his 12th birthday when his friend Lettie claimed it wasn’t a pond, but an ocean… Plunged into a magical world, their survival depends on their ability to reckon with ancient forces that threaten to destroy everything around them.

Adapted from the best-selling Neil Gaiman novel by Joel Horwood and directed by Katy Rudd, this spectacular and thrilling adventure is a tour de force of imagination and storytelling.

Please note: This production contains scenes that some people may find distressing, and strobe lighting.

Location and Time

PERFORMANCE SCHEDULE

Tue – Sat at 19:30

Thu and Sat at 14:30

Sun at 14:30

Mon 1 Nov at 19:30

Additional matinee on Wed 3 Nov and Wed 5 Jan at 14:30

Performance times vary over the Christmas period – please check the calendar for more information

Age guidance 12+

Accesibility and accessible performances

Accessibility Performances

Audio Description –

Saturday 15 Jan 2022 14:30pm

Access Booking Line: 0800 912 6971

Typetalk Number: 18001 0800 912 6971

The Duke of York’s Theatre’s dedicated Access Champion is Amy Worsdale. Please contact her directly with any queries you may have.

Amy Worsdale

Deputy General Manager

amyworsdale@theambassadors.com

The Duke of York’s Theatre entrance is on street level where the box office, cloakroom, main foyer area and access toilet are located. The seating design incorporates two wheelchair spaces in the Royal Circle (level access), with an accompanying companion seat. Alternatively, the patron can transfer into a designated transfer seat in the Royal Circle (level access), while the wheelchair remains in the foyer with front of house staff. Please note that when sitting in the wheelchair spaces there is a restricted view but when using a seat transfer there is a clear view to the stage. Due to the listed design of the theatre, the auditorium can only accommodate a maximum of two wheelchairs per performance.

Wheelchair Space Measurements

Royal Circle Right (when looking at the stage): 85.5cm / 33 ¾ inches wide.

Royal Circle Left (when looking at the stage): 91cm / 35 ¾ inches wide.

The Duke of York’s Theatre has a sound amplification system called MobileConnect. MobileConnect is a new system from Sennheiser which operates on WiFi signal. You can use a venue device to connect to the signal or alternatively, download the MobileConnect app to your own android or apple device. This system can operate with a hearing aid if required. If you would like to use MobileConnect, please speak to a member of staff when you arrive at the theatre.

The Duke of York’s Theatre offers captioned performances in association with STAGETEXT. Captioning converts the spoken word into text that provides people with hearing loss access to live performance. In captioning, the words appear on a screen at the same time as they are sung or spoken. Captions also include sound effects and offstage noises. For more information visit www.stagetext.org.

Captioned performance dates are announced once scheduled with each show.

A maximum of two guide dogs can be admitted per performance to patrons booking an aisle seat. If preferred, front of house staff can look after the guide dog in the foyer during the performance.

The access toilet is to the right hand side of the main foyer area (level access), opposite the auditorium right entrance to the Royal Circle. Please note: The dimensions of this toilet are 87.5cm wide and 135cm deep.