Posted on 5 August 2015

Autumn Downstairs season announced

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Hampstead Theatre celebrates 5 successful years of Hampstead Downstairs with 3 new plays for Autumn 2015

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Posted on 3 July 2015

A Cup of Tea with... 36 Phone Calls actor Lee Ross

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We chat to Lee Ross between shows about Andrew Scott, Bugsy Malone and embarrassing on stage moments.

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Posted on 18 June 2015

36 Phone Calls: In rehearsals

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One man, four phones and thirty six calls.

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Posted on 17 June 2015

36 Phone Calls: An interview with Writer Jeremy Brock

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Writer Jeremy Brock talks to Hampstead Theatre’s Online Features Editor, Susie Benson, about his new play 36 Phone Calls which opens Downstairs on 25 June

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Posted on 5 June 2015

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.

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Posted on 5 June 2015

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.

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Posted on 29 May 2015

Sunspots: Production photos

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Posted on 19 May 2015

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.

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Posted on 15 May 2015

Three new plays announced

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HAMPSTEAD THEATRE ANNOUNCES THREE NEW PLAYS

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Posted on 6 May 2015

Sunspots: Full cast announced

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

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Posted on 16 April 2015

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.

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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 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 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 17 March 2015

Deposit: Production photos

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Taken by Robert Day

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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 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 20 January 2015

The Wasp: In rehearsals

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Photos taken by Becky Paris

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Posted on 19 January 2015

A Cup of Tea with... The Wasp Writer Morgan Lloyd Malcolm

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We chat to Writer Morgan Lloyd Malcolm about her new play The Wasp, her playwriting heroes and life advice.

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Posted on 31 December 2014

A Cup of Tea with... Elephants' Adam Buchanan

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We catch up with Elephants’ Adam Buchanan over a cup of tea about embarrassing on stage moments, alternative career paths and having a pint with Sir Ian McKellen.

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Posted on 19 December 2014

Elephants: Production photos

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Taken by Robert Day

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Posted on 9 December 2014

Elephants: In rehearsals

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Photos taken by Becky Paris

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Posted on 28 November 2014

A Cup of Tea with... State Red's Samuel Anderson

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State Red’s Samuel Anderson talks to Hampstead Theatre’s Online Features Editor Faye Johnson about party tricks, reuniting with the other History Boys and Doctor Who.

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Posted on 20 November 2014

A Cup of Tea with... Elephants Director Tamara Harvey

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We chat to Elephants Director and Hampstead Theatre regular Tamara Harvey between rehearsals about life advice, Alan Ayckbourn and an excess of sprouts.

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Posted on 17 November 2014

A Cup of Tea with... Elephants Writer Rose Heiney

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We speak to Writer Rose Heiney about her debut play Elephants, her Christmas obsession and brussels sprouts.

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Posted on 17 November 2014

Elephants: Full cast announced

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Hampstead Theatre is delighted to announce that the cast for Elephants, the debut play of award-winning writer Rose Heiney, is Helen Atkinson-Wood, Adam Buchanan, Jonathan Guy Lewis, Richard Lintern, Bel Powley, Imogen Stubbs and Antonia Thomas.

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Posted on 10 November 2014

State Red: Production photos

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Taken by Robert Day

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