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.

A Cup of Tea with... Sunspots Writer David Lewis

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We chat to Writer David Lewis about playwriting heroes, life advice and his Hampstead Downstairs debut, Sunspots.

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.

36 Phone Calls: Cast announced

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As Martin’s carefully constructed lives – as husband, father, son, lover, client, employee and patient – spiral out of control he must decide what is truly important, and how he can even begin to atone for his mistakes.

Sunspots: Production photos

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Taken by Robert Day

Luna Gale: In rehearsals

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Photos taken by Manuel Harlan

Video: Luna Gale in rehearsals

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Sunspots: In rehearsals

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With his life in upheaval again Tom moves back home, where he rediscovers his father’s telescope and his childhood passion for star-gazing.

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

Three new plays announced

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HAMPSTEAD THEATRE ANNOUNCES THREE NEW PLAYS

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: Press Night photos

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

Sunspots: Full cast announced

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Sunspots full cast announced as Clare Burt, Charlotte Emmerson, Robert Hands, Laurence Mitchell and Gwen Taylor.

Matchbox Theatre: Production photos

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Taken by Manuel Harlan

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

Edward Hall introduces Matchbox Theatre

Any new stage work by Michael Frayn is, in and of its nature, an event.

A Cup of Tea With... Deluge's Elaine Cassidy

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We chat to actor Elaine Cassidy in between rehearsals about Deluge, dream roles and Good People.

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.

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.

Sunny Afternoon wins Best Actor and Best Supporting Actor at The Olivier Awards

John Dagleish and George Maguire have won Best Actor and Best Supporting Actor for their critically acclaimed performances in Sunny Afternoon at this year’s Olivier Awards.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

Deluge: Full cast announced

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

Hampstead Theatre to invest a million pounds in new plays

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HAMPSTEAD THEATRE TO INVEST A MILLION POUNDS IN NEW PLAYS

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

Stevie: ★★★★ from Sunday Express

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Stevie Review By Michael Arditti, Sunday Express

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

Stevie: Press Night photos

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

Stevie: ★★★★ from the Independent

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