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. Darren talks about the 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. The episode follows with a behind the scenes conversation with director James Dacre, a long established mentor and director of NYT.

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