TRANSFERRING TO THE MAIN STAGE AFTER ITS SOLD-OUT RUN DOWNSTAIRS

BLACKOUT SONGS

By JOE WHITE
Directed by GUY JONES

You told me you loved me, once. You said you carried me. You remember that? You still carry me? Or did you drop me, somewhere along the line?

Main Stage

24 Apr - 6 May 2023

Box Office: 020 7722 9301

Details

★★★★★ 'a dark, witty, indispensable drama' The Telegraph

★★★★ 'compulsive to watch' The Guardian

★★★★ 'witty, warm and unpredictable' The Financial Times

★★★★★ 'razor sharp dialogue' TheReviewsHub

★★★★ 'magnetic to watch' BroadwayWorld

Following its sold-out run in the Downstairs space, a 2023 Olivier Award nomination, three finalist nominations and a win (Rebecca Humphries for Lead Performance in a Play) in the OffWestEnd Awards and amazing reviews, Blackout Songs transfers to a reconfigured main stage for a limited season.

A chance encounter at an AA meeting… they’re drawn to one another, into a crazy passionate bond. Then later, once they’re drinking again, they both have this almost-feeling that they might have met before. They should really get sober together and figure it out. Maybe they will - just after one last quick drink…

Joe White is a former Channel 4 Playwriting Award winner whose play Mayfly (Orange Tree) won Most Promising New Playwright at the OffWestEnd Awards.

Guy Jones, who directed Mayfly, returns to Hampstead following his triumphant production of Ruby Thomas’ Either

The cast includes Alex Austin (I Hate Suzie, Sky; Gundog, Royal Court) and Rebecca Humphries (Ten Percent, Amazon Studios; Wild Honey, Hampstead Theatre). 

Blackout Songs is a T.S. Eliot Foundation commission.

Production development supported by the Next Decade Fund.

 


Our promise to you

In the event of Blackout Songs being postponed, you can choose between a full refund or credit to be used for any show at Hampstead.
As always, our audience, company and staff are our top priority. For more information about how we’re keeping you safe, please click here.


An Audio Introduction is available for this production. This is a pre-recorded introduction describing the set, characters and costumes and includes an interview with the cast.

Click here to listen to Blackout Songs Audio Introduction

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Cast

Artistic team

WRITER

JOE WHITE

DIRECTOR

GUY JONES

DESIGNER

ANISHA FIELDS

LIGHTING

CHRISTOPHER NAIRNE

SOUND DESIGNER

MAX PAPPENHEIM

COMPOSER

HOLLY KHAN

MOVEMENT

ISKANDAR R. SHARAZUDDIN

intimacy

ADELAIDE WALDROP

voice

AUNDREA FUDGE

 

COMPANY STAGE MANAGER

KATIE BACHTLER

DEPUTY STAGE MANAGER

CIARA DREDGE

ASSISTANT STAGE MANAGER

ROMA RADFORD

Cast

News

BLACKOUT SONGS TRANSFERS TO THE MAIN STAGE

Posted on 26 January 2023

Hampstead Theatre have today announced the return of Blackout Songs - Joe White’s compassionate and unflinching new play about love, addiction and memory, directed by Guy Jones.

Tickets

First five performances and matinees
Full Price: £18/£25/£35/£39.50
Access* 1/2 price
Under 30s/Students: £10/£15
Emergency Services/NHS Workers: £10
Seniors*: (matinees only): £20/£25
Groups: For every 9 tickets get the 10th free

Monday - Saturday evenings
Full Price: £22/£30/£40/£45
Access* 1/2 price
Under 30s/Students: £10/£15
Emergency Services/NHS Workers: £10
Groups: For every 9 tickets get the 10th free

All prices are subject to change. Book early for the best price.

Content Warnings

CONTENT WARNINGS - BLACKOUT SONGS

This production contains strobing, pulsating and flashing lights and haze. 

There will be complete darkness for a maximum of 45 seconds at multiple points during the show. 

Themes of alcoholism, addiction and grief. 

References to suicide, self-harm and violence. 

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

Video and Image Gallery

Alex Austin and Rebecca Humphries Photo by The Other Richard Alex Austin and Rebecca HumphriesPhoto by The Other Richard
Alex Austin and Rebecca Humphries Photo by The Other Richard Alex Austin and Rebecca Humphries Photo by The Other Richard
Rebecca Humphries and Alex Austin Photo by The Other Richard Rebecca Humphries and Alex AustinPhoto by The Other Richard
Alex Austin and Rebecca Humphries Photo by The Other Richard Alex Austin and Rebecca HumphriesPhoto by The Other Richard
Rebecca Humphries Photo by The Other Richard Rebecca HumphriesPhoto by The Other Richard
Alex Austin and Rebecca Humphries Photo by The Other Richard Alex Austin and Rebecca HumphriesPhoto by The Other Richard
Alex Austin Photo by The Other Richard Alex AustinPhoto by The Other Richard
Alex Austin and Rebecca Humphries Photo by The Other Richard Alex Austin and Rebecca HumphriesPhoto by The Other Richard
Alex Austin and Rebecca Humphries Photo by The Other Richard Alex Austin and Rebecca HumphriesPhoto by The Other Richard
Alex Austin Photo by The Other Richard Alex AustinPhoto by The Other Richard
Alex Austin and Rebecca Humphries Photo by The Other Richard Alex Austin and Rebecca HumphriesPhoto by The Other Richard

KEEPING YOU SAFE AT HAMPSTEAD

1 Social Distanced 1

RESPECT PERSONAL SPACE

2 MASKS REQUIRED 1

FACE MASKS ENCOURAGED

4 STATE OF THE ART VENTILATION 1

STATE OF THE ART VENTILATION

5 ENHANCED CLEANING 1

ENHANCED CLEANING

7 CONTACTLESS TICKETS 1

CONTACTLESS TICKETS

8 HAND SANITIZING STATIONS 2

HAND SANITISING STATIONS

9 CASHLESS PAYMENT 1

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