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A CUP OF TEA WITH MICHAEL JOHN O'NEILL
We caught up with writer Michael John O'Neill to talk inspiration, artistic influences, and his first full-length play, Akedah which opens Downstairs 10 February.
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WALEED AKHTAR ANNOUNCED AS PEGGY RAMSAY/FILM 4 PLAYWRIGHT'S SCHEME BURSARY WINNER
Waleed Akhtar Announced As Peggy Ramsay / Film 4 Playwrights’ Scheme Bursary Winner
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BLACKOUT SONGS TRANSFERS TO THE MAIN STAGE
Hampstead Theatre have today announced the return of Blackout Songs - Joe White’s compassionate and unflinching new play about love, addiction and memory, directed by Guy Jones.
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HAMPSTEAD THEATRE ANNOUNCES THREE NEW PLAYS FOR 2023
Hampstead Theatre today announces three new plays for its Downstairs space for Spring 2023.
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STATE OF THE ART VENTILATION
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