Ai Weiwei: His Art in pictures
From Beijing’s Olympic Stadium, the ‘Bird’s Nest’, to millions of ceramic Sunflower Seeds in the Tate Modern’s Turbine Hall, Ai Weiwei’s Art is incredibly powerful and poignant.
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Ai Weiwei discusses Brenton's new play with The Sunday Times
‘We are here to let people know what a bad man you are’The Sunday Times published 31 March By Leo Lewis
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Howard Brenton: My play is dangerous for Ai Weiwei
Howard Brenton: My play is dangerous for Ai WeiweiThe Telegraph published 3 April By Tom Wicker
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#aiww: The Arrest of Ai Weiwei in rehearsals
On 3 April 2011, as he was boarding a flight to Taipei, the Chinese Artist Ai Weiwei was arrested at Beijing Airport.
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Rupert Everett and Scott Ambler shortlisted for an Olivier Award
Rupert Everett and Scott Ambler have both been shortlisted for an Olivier Award next month.
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Ai Weiwei: I think the most important medium of our time is Twitter
Ai Weiwei: I think the most important medium of our time is Twitter (Never Sorry, 2012)
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Longing: Press Night photos
Thursday night (7 March) was Press Night at Hampstead Theatre for Longing.
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Longing: ★★★★ from The Telegraph
Longing review By Charles Spencer, The Telegraph
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Longing: ★★★★ from WhatsOnStage
Longing review By Michael Coveney, WhatsOnStage
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Longing: ★★★★ from The Guardian
Longing review By Michael Billington, The Guardian
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'Never an ensemble to do anything by halves': Propeller are BACK
‘Propeller is all about how we approach a show, how we treat our audience, how we bring life to the words and stories we put across, how the camaraderie of the company spreads to the people who are watching…’ Edward Hall, Artistic Director of Propeller and Hampstead Theatre
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The Independent: William Boyd interview
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
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Casting announced for #aiww: The Arrest of Ai Weiwei
A Hampstead Theatre Production/World Premiere
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The Observer: Tamsin Greig interview
Photograph: Eamonn Mccabe
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Edward Hall introduces Longing
We’ve been planning this production of Longing for over two years.
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Video: Who is Ai Weiwei?
TED Talks presents a fascinating insight into who Ai Weiwei is and why he’s one of China’s most famous living Artists.
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New season now on sale - see both shows for only £50
‘This spring, Hampstead Theatre is proud to present two extraordinary plays – one World Premiere by Howard Brenton and one UK Premiere by David Mamet.
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The story behind #aiww: The Arrest of Ai Weiwei
Photo: Benedict Wong as Ai Weiwei for #aiww: The Arrest of Ai Weiwei
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#aiww: The Arrest of Ai Weiwei: What the press are saying
The Evening Standard Ai Weiwei risks wrath of China by backing play about his arrestBy Louise Jury
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Longing: In Rehearsals
Longing rehearsal photos taken by Manuel Harlan
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How to access returned tickets for Di and Viv and Rose
CAN’T GET TICKETS?
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Di and Viv and Rose: The soundtrack
‘There are moments here that made me cry with laughter, nor least when all three girls dance wildly in their sitting-room to Prince’s Let’s Go Crazy pumped up to max on their sound system.’ – Charles Spencer, The Telegraph
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Longing: Behind the scenes
Enjoy these behind-the-scene pictures from the Longing publicity photoshoot featuring Tamsin Greig and Iain Glen and see the finished product.
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Di and Viv and Rose: Press Night
Wednesday night (23 January) was Press Night at Hampstead Theatre for Di and Viv and Rose.
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Di and Viv and Rose: ★★★★ from The Daily Express
Di and Viv and Rose Review By Julie Carpenter, The Daily Express
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Di and Viv and Rose: ★★★★ from The Evening Standard
Di and Viv and Rose Review By Fiona Mountford, The Evening Standard
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Di and Viv and Rose: ★★★★ from The Daily Mail
Di and Viv and Rose Review By Quentin Letts, The Daily Mail
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Di and Viv and Rose: ★★★★ from WhatsOnStage
Di and Viv and Rose Review By Michael Coveney, WhatsOnStage
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Di and Viv and Rose: ★★★★ from The Independent
Di and Viv and Rose Review By Paul Taylor, The Independent
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Di and Viv and Rose: ★★★★ from The Times
Di and Viv and Rose Review By Libby Purves, The Times
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Di and Viv and Rose: ★★★★ from The Telegraph
Di and Viv and Rose Review By Charles Spencer, The Telegraph
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Di and Viv and Rose: ★★★★ from The Guardian
Di and Viv and Rose Review By Michael Billington, The Guardian
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Di and Viv and Rose: ★★★★ from The Financial Times
Di and Viv and Rose Review By Sarah Hemming, The Financial Times
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