double feature
BY john logan
DIRECTED BY jonathan kent
8 feb - 16 mar
A HAMPSTEAD THEATRE WORLD PREMIERE
DOUBLE FEATURE
By John Logan
Directed by Jonathan Kent
Running time: Approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes without an interval
You want a co-star; someone to make you feel young and alive and handsome all the way until the credits roll. And what if this is your very last chance to finally get your blonde?
Main Stage
8 Feb - 16 Mar 2024
Box Office: 020 7722 9301
★★★★ 'A theatrical tour-de-force' The Reviews Hub
CHARACTERS
Alfred Hitchcock – the world’s most celebrated filmmaker
Tippi Hedren – Hitchcock’s muse and leading lady
Michael Reeves – brilliant new director trying to prove his worth
Vincent Price – seasoned hero of the horror genre
1964, Los Angeles.
Interior: Hitchcock’s cottage on the Universal lot. A great director and his star are engaged in a complex struggle between beauty and beholder. It’s mid-shoot on Marnie, but Hedren is struggling. The glare of Hollywood’s spotlight, coupled with a compulsion to be ever-ready for her close-up even when cameras have stopped rolling, are pushing her to the brink. How do you say no to the man who believes he made you…
CUT TO
1967, Suffolk.
Interior: Reeves’ rented cottage on location of Witchfinder General. A young film director is desperately trying to create his magnum opus. The only obstacle in his path - the ageing star the studio has foisted upon him to help the Box Office. Price is about to walk, and Reeves’ career hangs by a thread: veteran and visionary go head to head on whether true art has any place on a film set.
These two stories splice together seamlessly, exploring the glamour – and the grit –associated with the silver screen. Where does the power in Hollywood truly sit: with the star on screen, or in the director's chair? John Logan is an American playwright and screenwriter with first-hand experience of the movie world having written the screenplays for The Aviator, Skyfall and Gladiator. His stage work includes the Tony Award-winning play Red (West End and Broadway), Peter and Alice (West End) and the book for Moulin Rouge (West End and Broadway).
Jonathan Kent returns to Hampstead where his previous productions include Good People, The Slaves of Solitude and The Forest.
We are grateful to Heather Acton & Peter Williams for kindly supporting this production.
Artistic team
WRITER
JOHN LOGAN
DIRECTOR
JONATHAN KENT
DESIGNER
ANTHONY WARD
LIGHTING
HUGH VANSTONE
SOUND
PAUL GROOTHUIS
COSTUME SUPERVISOR
DEBORAH ANDREWS
COSTUME SUPERVISOR
JOSIE THOMAS
CASTING DIRECTOR
SARAH BIRD CDG
ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR
STEPHEN WHITSON
PRODUCTION MANAGER
DAVID PRITCHARD
COMPANY STAGE MANAGER
ALISON RANKIN
DEPUTY STAGE MANAGER
CAROLINE MEER
ASSISTANT STAGE MANAGER
JASMINE SMITH
Cast
VINCENT PRICE
JONATHAN HYDE
ALFRED HITCHCOCK
IAN MCNEICE
MICHAEL REEVES
ROWAN POLONSKI
TIPPI HEDREN
JOANNA VANDERHAM
FULL CAST ANNOUNCED FOR THE HARMONY TEST BY RICHARD MOLLOY
The full cast has been announced for the world premiere of Richard Molloy’s The Harmony Test at Hampstead Downstairs from 17 May to 22 June.
FULL CAST ANNOUNCED FOR STEPHEN ADLY GUIRGIS’ BETWEEN RIVERSIDE AND CRAZY DIRECTED BY MICHAEL LONGHURST
The full cast has been announced for the UK premiere of Between Riverside and Crazy by Stephen Adly Guirgis directed by Michael Longhurst at Hampstead Theatre from 3 May to 15 June.
WOMAN’S HOUR INTERVIEWS APRIL DE ANGELIS AND RACHAEL STIRLING
Playwright April De Angelis and actor Rachael Stirling spoke to BBC Radio 4’s Woman’s Hour about Hampstead’s latest new play The Divine Mrs S which explores the life of Sarah Siddons.
DANNY SAPANI STARS IN STEPHEN ADLY GUIRGIS’ BETWEEN RIVERSIDE AND CRAZY, DIRECTED BY MICHAEL LONGHURST
Hot on the heels of his hugely acclaimed performance as King Lear, Danny Sapani will star in the UK premiere of Between Riverside and Crazy by Stephen Adly Guirgis, directed by Michael Longhurst, at Hampstead Theatre from 3 May to 15 June.
THE TIMES INTERVIEW WITH THE DIVINE MRS S ACTOR RACHAEL STIRLING
The Times talk to The Divine Mrs S actor Rachael Stirling about playing Sarah Siddons.
THE STAGE INTERVIEW APRIL DE ANGELIS
The writer of The Divine Mrs S, April De Angelis, talks to Nick Smurthwaite at The Stage about what attracted her to Siddons’ life story.
THE TELEGRAPH TALKS TO JOHN LOGAN
The Telegraph talks to John Logan all about Witchfinder General, Michael Reeves and his new play Double Feature.
WOMAN’S HOUR INTERVIEWS JOANNA VANDERHAM
Double Feature's Joanna Vanderham spoke to BBC Radio 4’s Woman's Hour about playing Tippi Hedren and her relationship with Alfred Hitchcock.
FRONT ROW INTERVIEWS JOHN LOGAN
The Oscar-nominated and BAFTA award-winning writer John Logan spoke to BBC Radio 4’s Front Row about Double Feature.
JOANNA VANDERHAM ON PLAYING TIPPI HEDREN
'What does it take to make great art?' Joanna Vanderham writes about playing Tippi Hedren in Double Feature for Broadway World
THE TIMES: INTERVIEW WITH JOHN LOGAN, WRITER OF DOUBLE FEATURE
The Gladiator and Bond scriptwriter spent a decade researching his new play Double Feature, about the abusive relationship between the director Alfred Hitchcock and his star actress Tippi Hedren.
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.
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
Full price: £35/£45/£55
Under 30s/Students: £10
Access ½ price
Seniors*: (matinees only): £26/£36/£46
Groups: For every 9 tickets get the 10th free
All prices are subject to change. Book early for the best price.
CONTENT WARNINGS - DOUBLE FEATURE
This production contains:
Haze
The smoking of herbal cigarettes
Depictions of coercive control
Description of rape and sexual violence
References to suicide, disordered eating, mental illness and the treatment of mental illness inc. electroconvulsive therapy
Strong language
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
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