“It’s perfect, isn’t it? The most perfect spot I think I’ve ever seen… An unspoiled, natural beauty. Which makes it utterly ripe for development…”

‘Patterson tees up her story and drives it straight down the middle of the fairway.’ | ★★★★ The Mail on Sunday
‘Thought-provoking, spine-tingling’ | ★★★★ The Stage
‘Hannah Patterson’s new play is based on a true story, but stands firmly on its own two feet’ | ★★★★ The Arts Desk

Eden is an idyllic coastal village of astonishing beauty, and home to an active community who are eager to protect it at all costs. Even the infamous Aaron Chase, an American property tycoon intent on building a luxury golf course, can’t name a price they’ll accept. But his star employee Sophie, a former Eden resident, might be able to broker a deal, so Chase plans to exploit her invaluable connections and local knowledge. Forced to confront her past, will Sophie be content to act as Chase Enterprises’ bulldozer or will deeper loyalties come to the fore?

Inspired by real events, Eden is a modern-day David and Goliath drama about the importance of fighting for what’s right – whatever the outcome.

Hannah Patterson returns to Hampstead Downstairs with her latest play following sell-out hits Platinum and Giving. Matthew Xia makes his highly anticipated Hampstead debut. His directing credits include Blue/Orange (Young Vic), Wish List (Royal Court) and Frankenstein (Manchester Royal Exchange).

The production has been kindly supported by Andrew and Marina Newington