Main Stage
Hampstead’s gloriously versatile Main Stage (no two shows will look the same) is the home of the fresh and unexpected. Entertaining and original theatre at its best.
A HAMPSTEAD THEATRE WORLD PREMIERE
THE LIGHTEST ELEMENT
By STELLA FEEHILY
Directed By ALICE HAMILTON
Nothing compares with being the first person in the history of the world to see something, but timing is everything. The world has to be ready for you.
A HAMPSTEAD THEATRE WORLD PREMIERE
REYKJAVIK
By RICHARD BEAN
Directed By EMILY BURNS
‘For Those in Peril on the Sea’ makes dying at sea sound like something noble, patriotic. Whereas their husband, son or father has died for one half of a fish and chip supper…
A HAMPSTEAD THEATRE PRODUCTION
THE INVENTION OF LOVE
By TOM STOPPARD
Directed By BLANCHE MCINTYRE
If I had my time again, I would pay more regard to those poems of Horace which tell you you will not have your time again. Who knows how many tomorrows the gods will grant us? Now is the time, when you are young, to deck your hair with myrtle, drink the best of the wine, pluck the fruit…
A HAMPSTEAD THEATRE WORLD PREMIERE
EAST IS SOUTH
By BEAU WILLIMON
Directed By ELLEN MCDOUGALL
What if this? God didn't create the universe. It's the universe's project to create God
