A HAMPSTEAD THEATRE WORLD PREMIERE
ANTHROPOLOGY
By Lauren Gunderson
Directed by Anna Ledwich
I built you because this is what I do. It’s my job. These are my tools, I used them, and honestly it’s not that hard – you’re basically a chatbot.
Main Stage
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7 Sep - 14 Oct 2023
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Merril is one of silicon valley’s leading software engineers, but her life disintegrates when her younger sister Angie vanishes on her way home from college. A year later, when the police have long abandoned their search, Merril assembles all the digital material Angie has left behind and sets about building herself a digital simulation of her sister. The resultant ‘virtual Angie’ offers her some solace – until, that is, it starts to reveal new details about the real Angie's disappearance…
San Francisco-based Lauren Gunderson is one of the world’s most produced playwrights; her I and You was a huge success at Hampstead in 2018. Author of over 20 plays, Lauren has also received the Lanford Wilson Award at the Dramatists Guild Awards and two Steinberg/ATCA New Play Awards.
anthropology is the twelfth play that Anna Ledwich has directed for Hampstead, where her work has ranged from Labyrinth to the Olivier nominated productions of Dry Powder and Four Minutes Twelve Seconds.
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Artistic team
WRITER
LAUREN GUNDERSON
DIRECTOR
ANNA LEDWICH
HAMPSTEAD THEATRE ANNOUNCES FULL SEASON OF EIGHT NEW PRODUCTIONS
Hampstead Theatre today announces a full season of eight new productions beginning on 7 September 2023 and running until 16 March 2024.
THE DAILY TELEGRAPH INTERVIEWS GREG RIPLEY-DUGGAN
When funding was withdrawn, all seemed lost for the off-West End venue – but now star names are stepping in to save it.
For a limited time only, book now for all four Main Stage shows anthropology, To Have and To Hold, Rock 'N' Roll and Double Feature and receive 20% off full price tickets. This offer is available across all full ticket prices for all performances. Just select your preferred performance dates online and your discount will be automatically added at checkout. Alternatively, please call the box office on 020 7722 9301 to book. But hurry! The offer ends on 30 June.
A limited number of £10 tickets will be released at a later date.
Previews
Full Price: £25/£35/£45
Under 30s/Students: £10
Access ½ price
Groups: For every 9 tickets get the 10th free
*Ages 60+
Monday – Saturday
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CONTENT WARNINGS - anthropology
This production contains strong language.
References to death, domestic abuse and substance abuse.
Please note that our content warnings evolve as the production does throughout rehearsal and previews, so there may be changes made between booking and attending the theatre. If you would like to speak to a member of our team about specific themes or concerns, please call the Box Office on 020 7722 9301 or email boxoffice@hampsteadtheatre.com