A National Theatre of Scotland production, by arrangement with Marla Rubin Productions Ltd and Bill Kenwright, in association with the Abbey Theatre
Let the Right One In
Following runs in Scotland, London and the USA, Let the Right One In comes to the Abbey Theatre, as the centrepiece of the 2017 winter season. The production features a new Irish cast and runs from 18 November 2017 – 6 January 2018.
The world-class creative team behind the production includes Tony and Olivier award-winning director John Tiffany and two-time BAFTA Award-winning writer Jack Thorne, who are also the creators of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child. Before Harry, came Let the Right One In, their bewitching production, adapted from John Ajvide Lindqvist’s original Swedish novel and film of the same name.
Let the Right One In is a tender, funny and brutal love story following the burgeoning relationship of Oskar and Eli. Oskar is a lonely, bullied teenager who lives with his mother on the edge of town. Eli just moved in next door. She doesn’t go to school and stays indoors all day. These two young misfits soon forge a deep connection but, when a series of mysterious killings plagues the neighbourhood, their friendship is tested beyond all imaginable limits.
Fresh from his Abbey debut in smash hit Jimmy’s Hall Craig Connolly plays lonely Oskar, with Katie Honan playing Eli –the centuries-old but eternally young vampire. They will be joined by Richard Clements, Nick Dunning, Gavin Fullam, Jamie Hallahan, Tommy Harris, Bob Kelly and Ruth McGill.
The production features movement direction by Steven Hoggett, original music by BAFTA Award-winning Icelandic composer Ólafur Arnalds, set design by Tony Award-winner Christine Jones, lighting design by Chahine Yavroyan, sound design by Olivier Award-winner Gareth Fry and special effects design by Jeremy Chernick.
Tickets for teens are €13. Let the Right One In is part of the Abbey Theatre’s Free First Preview initiative, where audiences are invited to attend the first preview of Abbey Stage productions at no charge. People can queue for a free ticket for Let the Right One In on 18 November, or buy a ticket from €13-€45 to other performances during the run. The first three performances are sold out, with others selling fast. //ENDS