About this episode

The episode reviews the stage adaptation of Let the Right One In and discusses the role of the National Youth Theatre in developing young performers.

This episode, we’re diving into the haunting world of Let the Right One In at the Boulevard Theatre. Darren reviews Jack Thorne’s stage adaptation of the acclaimed Swedish vampire story, discussing how the National Youth Theatre tackled the play’s chilling atmosphere, emotional intensity and ambitious physical theatre within the intimate cabaret-style venue. The episode explores standout performances from the young cast, including Rachel Dowsett’s striking portrayal of Eli, the inventive staging and movement work, and why the story continues to resonate as both a dark coming-of-age tale and a haunting love story. Darren and Natalie also discuss the importance of organisations like National Youth Theatre in developing the next generation of performers and creatives, with Natalie reflecting on her own experiences training there as a teenager. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

People in this episode

Hosts: Darren Murphy, Natalie Maher

Topics covered

• theatre review
• vampire story
• youth theatre
• performances
• coming-of-age
• love story

Keywords

• Let the Right One In
• Jack Thorne
• National Youth Theatre
• theatre review
• Rachel Dowsett
• vampire
• performances
• Boulevard Theatre

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: National Youth Theatre

Books & works: Let the Right One In, Jack Thorne’s stage adaptation

Places: Boulevard Theatre

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