Let the Right One In is an enchanting, brutal vampire myth and coming-of-age love story adapted from the best-selling Swedish novel and award-winning film by John Ajvide Lindqvist, which was adapted for stage by Jack Thorne. The play will be produced and performed from for the first time in South Africa.
He befriends Eli, the young girl who has just moved in next door, she doesn’t go to school and never leaves the flat by day. A series of mysterious killings plagues their neighbourhood, while these two young misfits, sensing in each other a kindred spirit, forge a deep connection. But the shocking truth that Eli is a centuries-old vampire eternally stuck in the body of a child tests their young friendship—and love—beyond all imaginable limits.
This is the show’s premiere in South Africa. The play is UJ Arts & Culture and FADA’s 2019/2020 inter-disciplinary project, which is the faculty’s flagship programme that has been presented for the past three years and presented world-class productions that received critical acclaim.
Previous productions include African Gothic (2017/18) and Metamorphosis (2018/19)
Audience Responses
Great show thats going to be a trailblazer
Lesedi • Attended Oct. 26, 2019, 7:30 p.m.
4.5
The show was great. I enjoyed it. Big ups to all the actors, they have worked hard to deliver the stunning performance. Well coordianted scenes. The set was just out of this world. Well done. Hope it does go national. The script could be edited and used at schools for anti-bullying campaigns. I am sure Panyaza Lesufi will sponsor the idea.
Sesi • Attended Oct. 26, 2019, 3 p.m.
5.0
Great performance and great cast
Andrew • Attended Oct. 26, 2019, 3 p.m.
5.0
It has a good story line.However, I was not satisfied with the day scene. May be a better light effect could be use to depict the day scene, just to make it look natural. Over all, it was a very good production and the performance of both actors and actresses was top notch. Thank you.
Emmanuel • Attended Oct. 26, 2019, 3 p.m.
4.0
Everything was perfect; the transitions between scenes; music was touching while the effects like background sound of the river; and background music made it feel and look real.
Nkolelo • Attended Oct. 26, 2019, 7:30 p.m.
4.5
Everything was perfect; the transitions between scenes; music was touching while the effects like background sound of the river; and background music made it feel and look real.
Nkolelo • Attended Oct. 26, 2019, 7:30 p.m.
4.5
It was a great show
Rivaldo • Attended Oct. 26, 2019, 7:30 p.m.
5.0
Let the right one in; was beautifully crafted and delivered superbly
Vincent • Attended Oct. 26, 2019, 3 p.m.
5.0
Definitely lots of potential, but very much at developmental stage. More detail needed in characterisation, further clarity in structure and scene changes needed.
Craig • Attended Oct. 26, 2019, 3 p.m.
3.5
Definitely lots of potential, but very much at developmental stage. More detail needed in characterisation, further clarity in structure and scene changes needed.
Craig • Attended Oct. 26, 2019, 3 p.m.
3.5
I liked how it was not based on one theme , it was educative and interesting also funny. I’d definitely recommend it to my friends
Palesa • Attended Oct. 26, 2019, 7:30 p.m.
4.5
The show was great. I enjoyed every minute. The set was just out of this world and I loved the way the actors were moving in and around it, especially the Queen of the show, Eli.
Sesi • Attended Oct. 26, 2019, 3 p.m.
It was great!
Wendela • Attended Oct. 26, 2019, 3 p.m.
5.0
This is the highest quality uni driven production I’ve seen in at least the last two years.
Micke • Attended Oct. 26, 2019, 7:30 p.m.
5.0
It was a good performance that I enjoyed watching
Pauleen • Attended Oct. 26, 2019, 3 p.m.
5.0
Beautiful Production Loved how the story has been adapted to South African culture
Sumayya • Attended Oct. 26, 2019, 7:30 p.m.
4.0
It was too long – a lot can be cut out.
Muneyi • Attended Oct. 26, 2019, 7:30 p.m.
3.5
It was amazing
Rivaldo • Attended Oct. 26, 2019, 7:30 p.m.
It was amazing
Rivaldo • Attended Oct. 26, 2019, 7:30 p.m.
It was amazing
Rivaldo • Attended Oct. 26, 2019, 7:30 p.m.
A feast for all the senses. What a layered, glitteringly beautiful production. I’m particularly impressed by the script’s resonances with contemporary trans and gender non confirming debates, with the meaningful relevance in its transposition into an African setting and the multilingual storytelling.
Carla • Attended Oct. 26, 2019, 7:30 p.m.
5.0
It was an enjoyable and understandable play
Ashley • Attended Oct. 26, 2019, 3 p.m.
5.0