HAMPSTEAD DOWNSTAIRS / CELIA ATKIN PRESENT

WE HAD A WORLD

By JOSHUA HARMON
Directed by JOSH SEYMOUR

It’s the late 1980s. I’m five years old, and Nana has signed us up for a two week course at the Metropolitan Museum of Art. Then she took me to a gallery where we saw something called ‘Pubic Hair on Soap.’ It was exactly as it sounds.

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29 May - 4 Jul 2026

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Joshua Harmon’s deeply personal and searingly funny play brings to theatrical life his New York childhood, caught between his hilariously eccentric but indomitable grandmother and his mother. Across thirty years his grandmother’s influence shapes him both as a person and an artist, and as the play traces the family’s relationships we see him gradually uncover their secrets. We also see thirty years of family fights, monstrous behaviour, enormous cruelty and enduring love.

Joshua Harmon’s plays include Bad Jews which played three sold out West End seasons (Haymarket/St James’/Arts/Tour), Admissions (Trafalgar) and the Tony Award nominated Prayer for the French Republic.  Director Josh Seymour also makes his Hampstead Theatre debut; his recent productions include That Face (Orange Tree) and Ragdoll (Jermyn Street).

“Joshua Harmon’s wonderfully textured new play…delightful…compassionate and real.” New York Times

Suggested age guidance 14+

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Cast

Artistic team

WRITER

JOSHUA HARMON

DIRECTOR

JOSH SEYMOUR 

Tickets

Previews: £10 

Full Price: £28/£35 

Seniors* (matinees only): £18/£21  

Under 30s/Students: £10 

Access ½ price 

Groups: For every 9 tickets get the 10th free 

*Ages 60+ 

 

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Content Warnings

Thematic: Strong language, discussions and depictions of alcoholism, mental health.

 

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