Posted on 10 April 2015

Matchbox Theatre: In rehearsals

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Published last autumn, multi-award winning Michael Frayn ’s latest book, Matchbox Theatre inventively blurred the boundaries between his work for page and for stage.

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Posted on 9 April 2015

Deluge: In rehearsals

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Fiona Doyle presents a deeply provocative thriller set in a blighted landscape, where nature is fiercely taking its course and it’s becoming a question of survival of the fittest.

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Posted on 7 April 2015

Deluge: An interview with Fiona Doyle

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Writer Fiona Doyle talks to Hampstead Theatre’s Online Features Editor, Susie Benson, about her new play Deluge which opens Downstairs next week

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Posted on 7 April 2015

New play Luna Gale announced

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Hampstead Theatre presentsLuna Gale By Rebecca Gilman Directed by Michael Attenborough Designed by Lucy Osborne

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Posted on 2 April 2015

Matchbox Theatre: Full cast announced

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Hampstead Theatre is delighted to announce that the cast for Michael Frayn’s latest work Matchbox Theatre will be Esther Coles, Tim Downie, Mark Hadfield, Chris Larner, Felicity Montagu and Nina Wadia.

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Posted on 2 April 2015

Deluge: Full cast announced

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There’s a furtive presence on Joe and Kitty’s farm.

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Posted on 1 April 2015

Hampstead Theatre to invest a million pounds in new plays

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HAMPSTEAD THEATRE TO INVEST A MILLION POUNDS IN NEW PLAYS

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Posted on 30 March 2015

Hampstead's Page to Stage Festival 'a hit'

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‘The Page to Stage Festival Hamps_Theatre is basically my Glastonbury' Rose_heiney

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Posted on 25 March 2015

Stevie: ★★★★ from Sunday Express

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Stevie Review By Michael Arditti, Sunday Express

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Posted on 23 March 2015

Downstairs Spring Season announced

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The next two plays to be produced at Hampstead Downstairs are by two up and coming playwrights:• Deluge by Fiona Doyle, directed by Anna Ledwich• Sunspots by David Lewis, directed by Charlotte Gwinner

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Posted on 18 March 2015

Stevie: Press Night photos

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★★★★ ‘Zoë Wanamaker’s wonderfully penetrating performance’ Independent

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Posted on 17 March 2015

Stevie: ★★★★ from the Independent

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Stevie, Hampstead Theatre, review: Zoe Wanamaker gives a penetrating performance By Paul Taylor, Independent

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Posted on 17 March 2015

Deposit: Production photos

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Taken by Robert Day

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Posted on 17 March 2015

Stevie: ★★★★ from The Times

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Stevie Review By Sam Marlowe, The Times

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Posted on 12 March 2015

Stevie: Production photo

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Taken by Manuel Harlan

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Posted on 10 March 2015

Telegraph: Zoë Wanamaker interview

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As the My Family star reprises the role of Stevie Smith, she opens up to The Telegraph’s Liz Grice about her struggles with acting

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Posted on 9 March 2015

Hampstead Theatre receives 7 Olivier Award nominations

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Hampstead Theatre is delighted to have been nominated in seven categories at the Olivier Awards.

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Posted on 6 March 2015

Guardian: Zoë Wanamaker interview

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As she prepares to play poet Stevie Smith, Zoë Wanamaker talks to Lyn Gardner about acting through grief, finding her voice – and why she has never performed in the theatre that bears her father’s name

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Posted on 5 March 2015

Financial Times: Michael Frayn interview

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The playwright, novelist, farceur and philosopher talks to the Financial Times’ Sarah Hemming about fear, chaos and his newest work Photo: Howard Sooley for Financial Times

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Posted on 2 March 2015

Will Mortimer meets Hugh Whitemore

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Hampstead Theatre’s Literary Manager Will Mortimer meets the award-winning writer of Stevie, Hugh Whitemore

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Posted on 27 February 2015

Edward Hall introduces Stevie

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Although Hampstead can take proper credit for premiering only one of his plays, Hugh Whitemore has always held a special place in this theatre’s affections, so his is a talent I’m delighted to have the opportunity of celebrating.

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Posted on 26 February 2015

Michael Frayn's Matchbox Theatre announced

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Hampstead Theatre presentsMatchbox Theatre An Evening of Short Entertainments

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Posted on 25 February 2015

Stevie: In rehearsals

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Taken by Manuel Harlan

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Posted on 20 February 2015

Deposit: In rehearsals

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Rachel and Ben want to buy a flat in London.

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Posted on 20 February 2015

Deposit: Full cast announced

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Hampstead is delighted to announce that the cast for Matt Hartley’s Hampstead Downstairs debut is Ben Addis, Akiya Henry, Jack Monaghan and Laura Morgan.

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Posted on 19 February 2015

Deposit: An interview with Matt Hartley

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Deposit Writer Matt Hartley talks to Hampstead Theatre’s Online Features Editor, Susie Benson, about the inspiration behind his new play and the allure of London

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Posted on 19 February 2015

A Cup of Tea with... Deposit Director Lisa Spirling

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We catch Lisa Spirling between rehearsals to chat about Deposit, returning to Hampstead Downstairs and life advice.

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Posted on 6 February 2015

Page to Stage Festival announced

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What do Ronni Ancona, Ian Bostridge, Fiona Bruce, Nica Burns, Sheila Hancock, Anthony Horowitz, Celia Imrie, Doris Kearns Goodwin, Lynda La Plante, Mark Lawson, Kathy Lette, Tim McInnerny, Kate Mosse, Paul O’Grady, Joe Penhall, Justine Picardie, Tim Pigott-Smith, Libby Purves, Jessica Raine, Nina Raine, Dame Janet Suzman, Meera Syal, David Walliams and Sylvia Young all have in common?

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Posted on 3 February 2015

Di and Viv and Rose: ★★★★ from Times, Telegraph, Guardian, Standard and Financial Times

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‘A fabulous show of female friendship’‘Outhwaite has a relishable warmth and comic timing’‘Spiro is terrific’‘The ever-beaming Russell makes us believe Rose’s radiance is more than just a performance.

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Posted on 30 January 2015

The Wasp: Production photos

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Taken by Manuel Harlan

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Posted on 29 January 2015

Hello/Goodbye: ★★★★ from Telegraph

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Hello/Goodbye, Hampstead Theatre, review: ‘this play will break your heart’ By Lucinda Everett, Telegraph

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Posted on 28 January 2015

Hello/Goodbye: Press Night photos

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Tuesday night (27 January) was Press Night at Hampstead Theatre for Hello/Goodbye, starring Shaun Evans and Miranda Raison.

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Posted on 27 January 2015

Stevie: Full casting announced

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Zoë Wanamaker will be joined by Lynda Baron and Chris Larkin in Hugh Whitemore’s award winning play, last seen at Chichester Festival Theatre.

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Posted on 23 January 2015

Hello/Goodbye: Production photos

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Taken by Manuel Harlan

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