Let The Right One In

About Let the Right One In

Let the Right One In at Underbelly Boulevard Soho is a stage adaptation of John Ajvide Lindqvist's best-selling Swedish novel and award-winning film. It follows Oskar, a bullied teenage boy living with his mother on a housing estate at the edge of town, and Eli, the young girl who moves in next door.

As their friendship develops, Oskar learns that Eli has been a teenager for a very long time. The adaptation is by BAFTA-winning dramatist Jack Thorne, and the production is directed by Olivier and UK Theatre Award-winning director James Dacre.

It is part of National Youth Theatre's Love Bites season during the charity's 70th Anniversary year.

Running time: 2 hours 15 minutes including the interval. Dates: 5th to 23rd May 2026. Age guidance: 12+.

Before you book

All performances are Relaxed Horror, with a relaxed approach to movement and noise in the audience. Latecomers are admitted, and you are free to leave the performance space and come back in at any time. Ear defenders and ear plugs will be available, and Chill Out Spaces will be available for those who need a break before and/or during the performance. Visual Cue Seats are available for every performance; these fixed seats have a light positioned close to the seats and provide advance warning of moments such as sudden blackout, jump scares and loud noises. A Visual Cue Guide will be shared in advance with audiences requesting these seats.

The performance on Saturday 16 May at 2pm will be captioned in English. The performance on Tuesday 19 May at 7pm will be audio described, with a free Touch Tour available beforehand; places are limited and should be booked through Box Office. If you require the assistance of a personal assistant or carer to attend, the companion is eligible for a complimentary personal assistant ticket. No refunds or exchanges after purchase.

Venue

Underbelly Boulevard Soho, 6 Walker's Court, London W1F 0BT.

Box Office: tickets@underbellyboulevard.com or 0207 432 3860. You can also visit the Box Office in person.

Current cast

Featuring 18 young performers from the NYT REP Company.