Let The Right One In
Schedule
Sat, 23 May, 2026 at 09:30 am to Sat, 30 May, 2026 at 09:30 am
UTC+12:00Location
129 Gloucester Street, Christchurch, New Zealand 8011 | Christchurch, CA
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A lonely teen befriends a mysterious neighbour, uncovering dark secrets as a string of brutal murders shakes their isolated community.In a bleak apartment block on the edge of town, Oskar—a bullied teenager—spends his days dreaming of escape. Life changes when Eli moves in next door. Pale, self-contained, and never seen in daylight, Eli is unlike anyone Oskar has met.
An unlikely friendship blossoms, offering Oskar a rare sense of connection. But when a series of grisly, unexplained murders grips the neighbourhood, suspicion spreads, and Oskar begins to realise Eli’s past—and present—may be far darker than he imagined.
Adapted for the stage by Jack Thorne (Harry Potter and the Cursed Child; Netflix’s Adolescence), Let The Right One In is a hauntingly beautiful, theatrically spectacular, and brutally compelling coming-of-age story. Blending murder, mystery, and the rush of first love, it’s an unforgettable tale of loyalty, danger, and what we’re willing to do for those we care about.
“Exquisitely beautiful.” – The Guardian
“A full-blooded, gorgeously realised love story that retains its humanity even in its most feral moments.” – Time Out
A stage adaptation by Jack Thorne
Based on the Swedish novel and film by John Ajvide Lindqvist
Presented in association with Marla Rubin Productions Ltd
Content advisory: Contains realistic blood effects, death, violence, bullying, and coarse language. Not suitable for children.
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Where is it happening?
129 Gloucester Street, Christchurch, New Zealand 8011, New ZealandEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
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