The Observer: Anna Maxwell Martin Interview

Posted in: Main Stage

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

Posted in: HT Blogs

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

Posted in: Main Stage

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

Graham Norton meets Maureen Lipman

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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

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

'Tamzin Outhwaite thrilled to return to Hampstead Theatre'

Posted in: Main Stage

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.

55 Days: Will Mortimer interviews Howard Brenton

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Hampstead Theatre’s Literary Manager, Will Mortimer interviews 55 Days playwright, Howard Brenton.

A cup of tea with... Donny's Brain actor Ryan Early

Posted in: Hampstead Downstairs

We grabbed actor Ryan Early between performances for a chat about the play, his dream roles and drying up mid-monologue.

The Financial Times: Howard Brenton Interview

Posted in: Main Stage

Photo: Howard Brenton at Hampstead Theatre taken by Daniel Lilley

Blue Sky: An introduction from writer Clare Bayley

Posted in: Hampstead Downstairs

So, rehearsals started today for Blue Sky.

Rupert Everett: Vanished Years

Posted in: Main Stage

Rupert Everett: The Queen of Mean By Decca Aitkenhed, The Guardian

YOUR Interview with Mark Gatiss: submit questions now

Posted in: Main Stage

Have you ever wanted to ask Mark Gatiss anything?

A cup of tea with... Donny's Brain actor Skye Lourie

Posted in: Hampstead Downstairs

We grabbed a cup of tea and a chat with actor Skye Lourie (pictured) about her professional stage debut in Donny’s Brain.

How We Met: Rupert Everett & Robert Fox

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Photo: Rupert Everett and Robert Fox taken from The Independent

Interview: Anna Ledwich

Posted in: Hampstead Downstairs

We caught up with Donny’s Brain director Anna Ledwich about rehearsals, her ideal play and the recent Australian take-over of Hampstead Theatre.

A cup of tea with... Donny's Brain actor Emily Joyce

Posted in: Hampstead Downstairs

We grabbed actor Emily Joyce between rehearsals for a chat about the play, Doctor Who and falling off stage mid-show.

Ham & High: Freddie Fox Interview

Posted in: Main Stage

Freddie Fox: ‘Let’s say I grew into my confidence’ By Rhiannon Edwards, Ham & High

The Observer: Freddie Fox Interview

Posted in: Main Stage

Freddie Fox, photographed at Hampstead theatre, London.

Edward Hall introduces The Judas Kiss

Posted in: Main Stage

Pinned above my desk is a postcard that David Hare sent when he received the brochure for our First Season.

Interview: Rona Munro talks about returning to Hampstead with Donny's Brain

Posted in: Hampstead Downstairs

Photo: Carol Ann Crawford and Frances Tomelty in The Maiden Stone by Rona Munro (1995) taken by John Haynes