Lenny Henry in conversation with Neil Gaiman | National Theatre

Author Neil Gaiman chats to actor and comedian Lenny Henry about his novel The Ocean at the End of the Lane. For more talks and events at the National Theatre go to: www.nationaltheatre.org.uk/le...
Neil Gaiman (American Gods, Good Omens) discusses writing The Ocean at the End of the Lane, where his inspiration came from, and what it was like to have his novel adapted for the stage.
Recorded on 18 December 2019. The Ocean at the End the Lane plays in the Dorfman Theatre at the National Theatre, London, 3 Dec - 25 Jan.
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[@mexico53ify]

Dear Lenny...thank you for being the interviewer who asks a good question, then lets the guest answer it in as much detail as he wants to! Lovely chat between friends!! Thank you both!

[@christianfleetwood1735]

I absolutely adore this book. It changed my life.

[@thedeadd.c.207]

The Ocean at the End of the Lane is my favourite Neil Gaiman novel and is in my top three favourite novels of all time. There's something about that book that is sheer magic, and you always walk away from it having found and felt something new.

[@mixiesticks]

I had read the book in an English studies class in college and it was a wonderful treat. I'm happy to have it as part of my library at home now. After listening to so many interviews, Neil Gaiman seems to really be a fantastic fellow with such a beautiful mind. Wonderful interview, thank you for sharing!

[@Giulia-lk1ut]

Good on Neil Gaiman to have given smart and engaging answers to dull questions.

[@ParishTraveller]

Lovely interview. Really enjoyed the adaptation too, well thought-out and brilliantly brought to fruition.

[@NationalTheatre]

Thanks for watching!

[@blueskye6372]

Viewing from Florida USA November 2020. Good interview. 👍🎬📺🎥

[@adrianac3258]

This was so delightful ♥️!!

[@NationalTheatre]

Glad you enjoyed!

[@damienkakoschke3099]

I know what you mean of visiting your childhood places, but they're no longer there. We have a tv show in australia where a celeb revisits poignant places from their past and I remember thinking, "well mine would be, well here's my old home, which was torn down & here's my old high school, which was torn down & my old uni, which was torn down, insert lost of old archive photos".

[@river-who7578]

I love this interview

[@deniskukharsky8142]

I love this written.

[@Marciestclair]

I want Lenny to be the marquis in Neverwhere because that’s how I imagined him

[@lindalong5052]

I saw the show Pre Lockdown. Loved it. Might have to go again. (And I'm not usually a big fan of fantasy or magic).

[@thewickedpixie63]

I'm definitely in Neil's tribe of booky people!

[@rasitawinner8203]

don't ask a wonderful story teller a simple question like you had a mini? Unless of course you want to be enthralled by a long detailed tale in response.

[@jiveaces]

So wanted to see the show but just got back from 2 month tour in the USA and it finishes Saturday. Will it be repeated or touring at all?

[@kandirussell5024]

Amanda is so lucky! I'm jelly!

[@kandirussell5024]

@@henbane2247 lol I meant that as an expression... Not literally. I think Gaiman would encourage people to work at being better rather than waste time and energy with such a trivial emotional pursuit like jealousy. I'm thankful for the opportunity to experience his writing. I've learned a lot.