David Hare: A career in pictures

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One of Britain’s most celebrated playwrights, David Hare, made his professional debut at Hampstead Theatre in 1970 with Slag, which starred Lynn Redgrave, with The Great Exhibition following in 1972, and Fanshen!

The Moderate Soprano: Full cast announced

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Hampstead Theatre is delighted to announce an outstanding cast for David Hare’s fascinating new play.

The Moderate Soprano: A brief history of Glyndebourne

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Simon Russell Beale: A career in pictures

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Described by The Independent as ‘the greatest stage actor of his generation’, Simon Russell Beale is mainly known for his theatre roles, including the title roles in King Lear at the National Theatre in 2014 and Uncle Vanya at the Donmar in 2002.

Roger Allam: A career in pictures

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Famous for roles on screen and stage, three time Olivier Award winner Roger Allam has enjoyed an incredibly varied and successful career from originating the role of Javert in Les Miserables to recent films The Queen and Tamara Drewe.

Ham & High: Sharon Small interview

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As she prepares to star in Hampstead Theatre’s Luna Gale, the Muswell Hill resident tells Bridget Galton how the theatre is offering her juicier roles in her 40s.

Video: Audiences love Luna Gale

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Luna Gale has split the critics but audiences love it!

Luna Gale: Press Night photos

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Monday night (22 June) was Press Night at Hampstead Theatre for Rebecca Gilman’s Luna Gale.

Luna Gale: ★★★★ from Guardian

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There is a complex, moral debate at the heart of Rebecca Gilman’s play which tackles child protection head on By Michael Billington, Guardian

Luna Gale: Production photos

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Mr Foote's Other Leg: Full cast announced

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Hampstead Theatre is delighted to announce that Simon Russell Beale will be joined by Micah Balfour, Sophie Bleasdale, Joshua Elliott, Jenny Galloway, Ian Kelly, Dervla Kirwan, Forbes Masson, Joseph Millson and Colin Stinton in the cast of Ian Kelly’s new play about the dawn of celebrity.

Mr Foote's Other Leg: Who's who?

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Find out more about the real life people who inspired the characters in Ian Kelly riotously funny new play, Mr Foote’s Other Leg.

Edward Hall introduces Luna Gale

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Rebecca Gilman enjoyed an extraordinary sequence of successes and won multiple Awards with four plays presented at The Royal Court between 1999 and 2004.

Luna Gale: In rehearsals

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Video: Luna Gale in rehearsals

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Three new plays announced

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HAMPSTEAD THEATRE ANNOUNCES THREE NEW PLAYS

An extract from Mr Foote's Other Leg: The Biography

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MR FOOTE’S OTHER LEGBy Ian KellyAn extract from the opening of the book

Matchbox Theatre: Press Night photos

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Monday night (4 May) was Press Night at Hampstead Theatre for Michael Frayn’s Matchbox Theatre.

Luna Gale: Full cast announced

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Sharon Small, Corey Johnson and Rachel Redford will be joined by Alexander Arnold, Caroline Faber, Ed Hughes and Abigail Rose in the UK Premiere of Luna Gale, in a cast which features both outstanding established performers and exciting new talent.

Matchbox Theatre: Production photos

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Ham&High: Michael Frayn interview

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As his latest work comes to Hampstead theatre, Michael Frayn tells Alex Bellotti about the art of being a playwright, novelist and theatre builderPhoto: Jillian Edelstein

Video: Meet Matchbox Theatre's Writer and Director

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Michael Frayn at Hampstead Theatre: A career in pictures

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Award winning writer and playwright Michael Frayn and Hampstead Theatre’s working relationship begun in 1975 with the world premiere of Alphabetical Order, starring Billie Whitelaw, which then transferred to the West End.

Sunny Afternoon wins Best New Musical at The Olivier Awards 2015

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Click here to watch the Olivier Awards highlight show on ITV Player including a performance by the cast of Sunny Afternoon.

Ray Davies wins Outstanding Achievement in Music at The Oliviers

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Ray Davies was already A Well Respected Man in the music industry, but he’ll now be equally high-regarded in the theatre community after taking home the Autograph Sound Award for Outstanding Achievement in Music Award at this year’s Olivier Awards with MasterCard.

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.

New play Luna Gale announced

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

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.

Hampstead Theatre to invest a million pounds in new plays

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HAMPSTEAD THEATRE TO INVEST A MILLION POUNDS IN NEW PLAYS

Stevie: ★★★★ from Sunday Express

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Stevie Review By Michael Arditti, Sunday Express

Stevie: Press Night photos

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

Stevie: ★★★★ from The Times

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Stevie Review By Sam Marlowe, The Times

Stevie: ★★★★ from the Independent

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

Stevie: Production photo

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