Let The Right One In
The gasp, so rarely heard in the theatre, rings out often here. First-rate- situated on the slipway between dream and daily life - a mesmerising evening.
The Observer
Why see Let The Right One In?
Will You Open The Door?
In the wintry, ethereal beauty of Jack Thorne's celebrated adaptation of Let The Right One In (co-writer of Netflix's Adolescence), it's not just Oskar's strange new neighbor, Eli, who is bathed in silver birch twilight. Critically acclaimed across the board, this staging of the cult Swedish novel and film tells the story of a lonely boy who discovers that his new friend may be much more than they seem - and far older than 11 years old. A divine treat for the eyes, ears, and soul. Let The Right One In has all the makings of a clever and deeply moving hit - catch it as it heads across the UK on tour!
About The Show
On the dreary housing estate where Oskar lives with his troubled parents, the usual atmosphere of misery is shattered by a series of sinister killings. Blood stains the snowy ground, leaving residents and police mystified. But could Oskar be onto the perpetrator? As he strikes up an unusual friendship with his reclusive neighbor, he learns more about life and death than he ever anticipated in this chilling yet subtle supernatural coming-of-age story.
Directed by Bryony Shanahan, this production premiered at Manchester's Royal Exchange in 2022. Casting will be announced soon.
Creative
- Adapted by John Thorne
- Directed by Bryony Shanahan
Reviews
Customer reviews
2 reviews, average rating: (4.5 Stars)
Dave
Fantastic show with brilliant actors
A brilliant performance from all involved. The leads who played Eli and Oskar were fantastic. Their connection really showed throw and created a fantastic experience to watch. The whole cast was brilliant too, helping transport us into that world. The set was great too, a creative use of the space and it always felt supportive of the scene even though it is quite minimal.
This was my first experience of a smaller theatre show and I was really pleased and thoroughly enjoyed it.
I would recommend to all really, it is a "gruesome" story at times but beyond that it's a beautiful story of connection. ... Read more
Noah Thiru
Breathtaking
It was a brilliant show with brilliant cast. Amazing. I dare say it was very close to the real production movie (Swedish original one) ... Read more
Natalie
Gorgeous sets, heartstopping terror
The first thing I noticed when walking into the auditorium was the set - a wintry forest scene, which remains unchanged throughout. Props are seamlessly changed by cast between scenes. Oskar and Eli are sweet protaganists, but be warned, this is gore heavy so if you have an aversion to blood, stay back. There is a moment that causes a near-heart attack, which got everybody talking after the show. Only downside was the interpretive dancing, which took too long. ... Read more
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