Howard Brenton: My play is dangerous for Ai Weiwei

Posted in: Main Stage

Howard Brenton: My play is dangerous for Ai WeiweiThe Telegraph published 3 April By Tom Wicker

A Cup of Tea with... Hello/Goodbye's Andy Rush

Posted in: Hampstead Downstairs

We caught up with Andy Rush between rehearsals before the show opened to talk about Charlie Chaplin, juggling and letting out his ‘inner geek’.

The Independent: William Boyd interview

Posted in: Main Stage

The celebrated author, set to publish a 007 novel in September, feels ‘like a new boy on his first day at school’ as his theatrical debut, based on short stories by Anton Chekhov, is staged in London – by Matilda Battersby in The Independent

The Observer: Tamsin Greig interview

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Photograph: Eamonn Mccabe

A Cup of Tea with... Hello/Goodbye's Jo Herbert

Posted in: Hampstead Downstairs

We chat to actor Jo Herbert about Tamara Harvey, Di and Viv and Rose and not being allowed to play Joseph in her school nativity.

Hello/Goodbye: Video interview with Writer and Director

Posted in: Hampstead Downstairs

We interview Hello/Goodbye Writer Peter Souter and Director Tamara Harvey about their inspirations, falling in and out of love and tingly arms. Click below to watch the video.

Video: Who is Ai Weiwei?

Posted in: Main Stage

TED Talks presents a fascinating insight into who Ai Weiwei is and why he’s one of China’s most famous living Artists.

A Cup of Tea with... I Know How I Feel About Eve's Michele Austin

Posted in: Hampstead Downstairs

We chat to actor Michele Austin about The Bill, Mike Leigh and the thrill of the studio stage.

A Cup of Tea with... I Know How I Feel About Eve's Christopher Harper

Posted in: Hampstead Downstairs

We caught up with I Know How I Feel About Eve actor Christopher Harper between performances to talk Hampstead Downstairs, rock music and alternative career options.

Tamzin Outhwaite talks Di and Viv and Rose with Graham Norton

Posted in: Main Stage

Tamzin Outhwaite made it through the snow to the Broadcasting House on Saturday 19 January to discuss her return to stage on BBC Radio 2 with Graham Norton.

The Telegraph: Anna Maxwell Martin, Gina McKee and Tamzin Outhwaite interview

Posted in: Main Stage

Far from being a feminist rant, a new play about women’s lives is as bubbly as its stars, finds The Telegraph’s Dominic Cavendish.

Hello/Goodbye: An interview with writer Peter Souter

Posted in: Hampstead Downstairs

We caught up with Hello/Goodbye writer Peter Souter to talk about his inspirations, Anthony Minghella and secrets to writing a great comedy.

Getting To Know You: Charlie Bath, Administrator and Executive Assistant

Posted in: HT Blogs

We managed to pin down our eternally busy Administrator and Executive Assistant Charlie Bath for a chat about filing, moving from onstage to backstage and Rupert Everett’s fat suit.

Edward Hall introduces Di and Viv and Rose

Posted in: HT Blogs

Di and Viv and Rose marks a special moment for Hampstead Theatre: the first transfer of a play from our Downstairs programme to our Main Stage.

The Observer: Anna Maxwell Martin Interview

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The South Riding star on the dearth of funny roles for women, dance-offs and why she’s only ever spotted in Waitrose.

Longing: 5 minutes with William Boyd

Posted in: HT Blogs

He’s an award-winning novelist – An Ice-Cream War, Brazzaville Beach, Any Human Heart, Restless and Waiting for Sunrise are a few titles to his name – but he has never written for the stage.

A Cup of Tea with... Tu i Teraz (Here and Now) actor Ania Sowinski

Posted in: Hampstead Downstairs

We spoke to Ania Sowinski (pictured, right) about being bi-lingual, her first job and Quentin Tarantino. Ania is currently playing Marysia in Tu i Teraz (Here and Now) which runs until 19 January.

Tu i Teraz (Here and Now): Learning Polish

Posted in: Hampstead Downstairs

Mark Strepan (pictured, left), who plays Kuba in Tu i Teraz (Here and Now), talks about the challenges of learning Polish for the play.

An Introduction to new voice Colette Kane

Posted in: Hampstead Downstairs

I Know How I Feel About Eve by Colette Kane kicks off the Downstairs 2013 season.

A Cup of Tea with... Tu i Teraz actor Anna Elijasz

Posted in: Hampstead Downstairs

We caught up with Anna Elijasz between rehearsals about moving from Poland to attend drama school, what attracted her to the play and playing a prince.

Why we produced Di and Viv and Rose

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By Greg Ripley-Duggan Hampstead Theatre’s Executive Producer

Tu i Teraz (Here and Now): A Writer's Introduction

Posted in: Hampstead Downstairs

Inspirations: Stories told, untold and imagined

Ham & High: Maureen Lipman Interview

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Ham & High’s Bridget Galton interviews Old Money star Maureen Lipman.

Graham Norton meets Maureen Lipman

Posted in: Main Stage

A Cup of Tea with... Ignorance/Jahiliyyah's Dan Rabin

Posted in: Hampstead Downstairs

We caught up with Dan Rabin about the intimacy of Hampstead Downstairs, taking on two characters and his love of open spaces.

A Cup of Tea with... Ignorance/Jahiliyyah's Andy Apollo

Posted in: Hampstead Downstairs

We chatted to Andy Apollo over a cup of tea between performances about his dream roles, playing a ‘bigoted jerk’ and his critically acclaimed turn as a dragon.

Getting To Know You: Will Mortimer, Literary Manager

Posted in: Interviews with cast and creatives

We caught up with Literary Manager, Will Mortimer, about programming Hampstead’s seasons, being inundated with scripts, and winning a denim jacket designed by Samantha Mumba…

Will Mortimer interviews Sarah Wooley

Posted in: Main Stage

Below is a snippet from an interview between Hampstead Theatre’s Literary Manager, Will Mortimer and new voice Sarah Wooley, writer of Old Money .

'The audience can expect electric performances': Nathan Curry talks about directing Ignorance/Jahiliyyah

Posted in: Hampstead Downstairs

We speak to Nathan Curry between rehearsals about directing Steve Water’s new play, his career highlights and the importance of Ignorance/Jahiliyyah in today’s political climate.

YOUR Interview with Tracy-Ann Oberman: submit questions now

Posted in: Main Stage

Have you ever wanted to ask Tracy-Ann Oberman anything?

'Tamzin Outhwaite thrilled to return to Hampstead Theatre'

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Louise Jury from The Evening Standard interviews Tamzin Outhwaite following Hampstead Theatre’s new season announcement:

The Guardian: Mark Gatiss Interview

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Mark Gatiss: off with his head!

The Sunday Times: Mark Gatiss Interview

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The actor and writer Mark Gatiss is a roundhead.

YOUR interview with Mark Gatiss

Posted in: Main Stage

We gave our online followers the opportunity to ask Mark Gatiss, King Charles I in our next production 55 Days, any questions they wanted.