The Ocean at the End of the Lane Prod Shot

The Ocean at the End of the Lane

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Liverpool Empire
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Tue 2 May - Sat 6 May 2023
  Tickets available from £13.00
subject to a transaction fee of £3.80
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2 hours 35 minutes
incl. interval
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From the imagination of Neil Gaiman, best-selling author of Coraline, Good Omens and The Sandman (now a major Netflix series), comes the National Theatre’s major new stage adaptation of The Ocean at the End of the Lane.
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Liverpool Empire

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Tue 2 May - Sat 6 May 2023
1 Lime St, Liverpool L1 1JE, UK
2 hours 35 minutes incl. interval
Tue - Sat at 19:30
Wed, Thu and Sat at 14:30
Age guidance 12+
For group bookings of 10 or more:
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This five-star spectacular from the producers of War Horse and The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time is a thrilling adventure of fantasy, myth and friendship, taking audiences on an epic journey to a childhood once forgotten and the darkness that lurks at the very edge of it. 

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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 remarkable friend Lettie claimed it wasn't a pond, but an ocean–a place where everything is possible...

A genuine rarity - a show that enthrals all generations
- GUARDIAN
An enveloping, enthralling theatrical experience
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Theatre at its best
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Plunged into a magical world, their survival depends on their ability to reckon with ancient forces that threaten to destroy everything around them. 

Age guidance: 12+ yrs. This production contains the following physical effects; high intensity lighting and strobe, haze and smoke, pyrotechnics, loud sound, and blackouts. The production contains moments that some people may find frightening, including references to death. We always recommend individual discretion alongside the age guidance. For more information, click here.

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What the critics say

Shows like this don’t come along very often
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This knockout production is theatre at its best
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There’s nothing around to beat this thrillingly imaginative show
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Stats and facts

2013
The Ocean at the End of the Lane wins Best Novel at the British National Book Awards
3
Olivier Award Nominations for the run at the National’s Dorfman Theatre
1
Olivier Award Win for Best Lighting Design
4
WhatsOnStage award nominations, including Best New Play
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Liverpool Empire

1 Lime St, Liverpool L1 1JE, UK
Lime Street Station
The Box Office is open for 90 minutes prior to the performance commencing. See 'What's On' section for performance times
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Bar - Pre-show & interval drinks and snacks
Ambassador Lounge - Pre-show & interval table service (Charge applies)
Cloakroom - Coats & small bags (Charge applies)
Membership Benefits - 25% off pre-show drinks (30mins prior)

In 1866, Liverpool Empire began its life as The Prince of Wales Theatre and Opera House and was run by gas light and steam power. The name changed to what it is today in 1895, so has had its name for over 100 years. It went through many refurbishments, before being bought by ATG and the theatre now stands about a quarter size bigger than it originally stood.

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Liverpool Empire

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Tue 2 May - Sat 6 May 2023
1 Lime St, Liverpool L1 1JE, UK
2 hours 35 minutes incl. interval
Tue - Sat at 19:30
Wed, Thu and Sat at 14:30
Age guidance 12+
For group bookings of 10 or more:
Submit a request online
Or call 020 7206 1174
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