Garry Hynes' director's notes on DruidMurphy
The idea of DruidMurphy—of bringing three plays of Tom Murphy’s together in one production—has been in gestation for more than three years, and yet, as I write this during the first previews in Galway, something of its audacity and outlandishness still strikes me.
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DruidMurphy: Colm Tóibín interviews writer Tom Murphy
In Ireland in the 1980s, when I was starting to write, there was a relationship between the Irish theatre and its audience that was raw, visceral and immediate.
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Autumn season now on sale
Hampstead Theatre moves into its third year under the artistic leadership of Edward Hall with a new season of work from some of the UK’s most outstanding writers, directors and performers.
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Chariots of Fire to transfer to the West End
Following its sell-out run at Hampstead Theatre, Edward Hall’s five star production will open at The Gielgud Theatre on 23 June 2012 where it is currently booking to 10 November 2012.
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5 Stars from The Sunday Times for Chariots of Fire
The Sunday TimesReview by Christopher Hart, 27 May 2012
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4 Stars from the Financial Times for Chariots of Fire
The Financial Times Review by Ian Suttleworth, 24 May 2012
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4 Stars from The Times for Chariots of Fire
The TimesReview by Libby Purves, 24 May, 2012
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4 Stars from The Guardian for Chariots of Fire
The GuardianReview by Michael Billington, 23 May 2012
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5 Stars from The Daily Mail for Chariots of Fire
The Daily MailReview by Quentin Letts, 23 May 2012
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4 Stars from the Evening Standard for Chariots of Fire
Evening StandardReview by Henry Hitchings, 23 May 2012
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Chariots of Fire comes to the stage...
By Sarah Hemming, The Financial Times
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5 minutes with NICK WHITBY
The Complaint opens Downstairs 17 May.
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Chariots of Fire: this one will run and run
As seen in The Guardian 5 May 2012 By Lyn Gardner
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Chariots of Fire...The British are coming...again.
As seen in The Telegraph(), 3 May 2012 By Jasper Rees
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When sport was fun: Chariots of Fire is back
When I run, I hear the same soundtrack I heard when I was 10.
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Creative Learning announces closure
Hampstead Theatre has announced that it will be forced to close its Creative Learning Department at the end of the Academic Year, due to a 100% cut of its Local Authority grant.
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The Will Mortimer Interview: NIGEL GEARING
Hampstead Theatre’s Literary Manager, Will Mortimer, talks to Nigel Gearing, who has adapted Blue Heart Afternoon for the stage:
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The Will Mortimer Interview: MIKE BARTLETT
Hampstead Theatre’s Literary Manager, Will Mortimer, talks to Mike Bartlett, who has adapted Chariots of Fire for the stage:
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Who's the anonymous Chariots of Fire tweeter?
There’s a new account on Twitter.
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★★★★ from The Guardian for Farewell to the Theatre
Guardian review by Michael Billington
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Farewell to the Theatre on the Today Programme
If you were asked to name the person who has had the most influence on theatre in this country, the chances are Harley Granville Barker would not be top of your list.
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Portrait of the Artist: Tara Fitzgerald
Laura Barnett interviews Tara Fitzgerald for The Guardian:
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Public booking now open for spring season
Public booking now open for spring season
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The Financial Times interview Simon Stephens about The Trial of Ubu
The Financial Times interview Simon Stephens about The Trial of Ubu
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And No More Shall We Part opens this week
Hampstead Downstairs/ The Peter Wolff Trust Present
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