No longer booking
  • Venue Underbelly Boulevard, London
  • Performance dates Booking to 23 May 2026
  • Running time 2 hours 15 minutes (including interval)
  • Age guidelines 14+

A spellbinding mix of horror and heart, Let the Right One In is an unforgettable theatrical experience.

Adapted for the stage by BAFTA and Olivier Award-winning writer Jack Thorne (Netflix’s Adolescence, His Dark Materials, Harry Potter and the Cursed Child), this chillingly beautiful production brings John Ajvide Lindqvist’s acclaimed novel and film to life on stage.

A lonely teenage boy. A mysterious new neighbour. A series of brutal murders. This haunting coming-of-age story follows Oskar, a bullied schoolboy who finds solace in an unlikely friendship with Eli, a strange and secretive young girl. But as Oskar gets closer to Eli, he begins to uncover a terrifying truth—one that will change his world forever.

Directed by James Dacre, Let The Right One in features 18 of Britain’s most talented young performers from the National Youth Theatre REP Company.

This is a gripping tale of love, loneliness, and survival.

Lonely at home and bullied at school Oskar only has a Rubik’s Cube and his imagination for company. Then Eli moves in next door. Despite Eli’s odd odour of infected bandages and dead-dog, the teenagers develop a powerful and unusual friendship. But when a butchered body is found in a nearby forest, Oskar slowly unravels the truth about Eli and their strange bond is stretched to breaking point

Sign-up for booking alerts, offers & news about Let The Right One In and other shows:
★★★★
“Exactly the right amount of thrills and chills”
The Stage
★★★★
“Gripping and pacey”
Theatre Weekly
★★★★
“Impressive”
All That Dazzles

Photos

Performance Information

Check booking calendar for full details

Stars and Creatives

Who is in the cast of Let The Right One In?

Starring:

  • Michelle Asante
  • Colin Tierney
  • The 2025/6 NYT REP company: Olamide Ajisafe, Joshua Aketse-Entsie, Jo Bentley, Nicholas Bhar, Rhia Burston, Maya Coates, Louise Coggrave, Jack David Collard, Mascuud Dahir, Nicky Dune, Rachael Dowsett, Sumah Ebele, Sasha Jagsi, Rhys Quilley, Devonté Sackitey, Luka Wellman, Amy Young, andChristopher Yi

Who are the creative team of Let The Right One In?

  • Based on the novel by Jon Ajvide Lindqvist
  • Adapted by Jack Thorne
  • Directed by Bryony Shanahan
  • Design by Amelia Hankin

Important Notes

Note: This production contains haze, sudden bright lights, strobe lighting, darkness, loud noises. It also contains strong language and mature themes, including depictions of blood, violence, death/dead bodies, bullying and alcoholism. Gender identity is also explored.

Venue Information

Underbelly Boulevard , 6 Walker’s Court, London, W1F 0BT

Nearest Tube or Train: Piccadilly Circus, Tottenham Court Road, Leicester Square

Directions

Google Apple

Critics' reviews of Let The Right One In

★★★★ “Exactly the right amount of thrills and chills” The Stage

★★★★ “Gripping and pacey” Theatre Weekly

★★★★ “Impressive” All That Dazzles

★★★★ “The horrific, violent scenes are expertly done” The Reviews Hub

Frequently Asked Questions

Let The Right One In is playing at the Underbelly Boulevard in London
The running time of Let The Right One In is 2 hours 15 minutes (including interval)
The age recommendations for Let The Right One In are: 14+
Yes, Let The Right One In has matinee performances on the following days: Saturday
No, sorry, Let The Right One In has now completed its run and is no longer on sale.

News about Let The Right One In

More Great Shows

See all