Welcome to Hampstead Theatre where we champion the original, presenting world-class work on two ever-transforming stages. Since its earliest incarnation in a simple hut over 60 years ago, Hampstead Theatre has always attracted outstanding talent, from Harold Pinter, Mike Leigh, and Tom Stoppard to Nina Raine, Roy Williams and Beth Steel - innovators and original thinkers, every one.
As one of London’s leading producing theatres we showcase the very best of what’s new; taking pride in the premiere of an astonishing debut, an inventive reimagining of an existing work, or an enthralled first-time audience member. We present plays that are ingenious, surprising and accessible.
Our state-of-the-art home is in north west London, offering West End production values – but with tickets at a fraction of the cost. We believe in thought-provoking stories that are intelligently told, leaving audiences entertained and exhilarated. We’re passionate about our work, and we can’t wait to share it with you.
RECENT AWARDS
Monique Touko wins Best Director for Malindadzimu at the The Stage Debut Awards 2022
Tony Kushner and Jeanine Tesori's Caroline, or Change nominated for Best Musical Revival Olivier's 2019
Sharon D. Clarke nominated for Best Actress in a Musical for Caroline, or Change Oliviers 2019
Fly Davis nominated for Best Costume Design for Caroline, or Change Oliviers 2019
Ella Road's The Phlebotomist (Downstairs 2018) nominated for an Olivier Award 2019
Moe Bar-El in Every Day I Make Greatness Happen (Downstairs 2018) nominated for an Olivier Award 2019
Ella Road nominated for the Susan Smith Blackburn Prize 2019 for The Phlebotomist
Georgia Christou is nominated for Best Writer for Yous Two at The Stage Debut Awards 2018
Rajiv Joseph's Describe the Night wins Best New American Play at the Obie Awards 2018
Dry Powder by Sarah Burgess nominated for Best New Comedy at The Olivier Awards 2018
Fiona Doyle's The Strange Death of John Doe is a finalist for The Susan Smith Blackburn Prize 2018
Branden Jacobs-Jenkins wins the Critics Circle Award for Most Promising Playwright 2018 for Gloria
Hampstead Theatre won Gold at The Corporate Engagement Awards for its play Firebird and its collaboration with The Children's Society
James Fritz wins the Critics Circle Award for Best New Playwright 2016
Sunny Afternoon wins Best New Musical at The Olivier Awards 2015
Sunny Afternoon wins Best Actor at The Olivier Awards 2015
Sunny Afternoon wins Best Supporting Actor at The Olivier Awards 2015
Sunny Afternoon wins Outstanding Achievement in Music Award at The Olivier Awards 2015
Four Minutes Twelve Seconds by James Fritz nominated for best Affiliate Theatre at the Olivier Awards 2015
Hampstead Theatre wins London’s Best Theatre at The Stage Awards 2014
Beth Steel wins Most Promising Playwright Award at The Evening Standard Awards 2014
WHAT THEY've recently said about us
★★★★★ 'a dark, witty, indispensable drama' Dominic Cavendish, The Telegraph on Blackout Songs, 2022
★★★★ 'compulsive to watch' Arifa Akbar, The Guardian on Blackout Songs, 2022
★★★★ 'Fast, furious drama with note-perfect performances' Clive Davis, The Times on The Animal Kingdom, 2022
★★★★ 'An excellent play, dazzlingly on the button’ Quentin Letts, The Sunday Times on The Forest, 2022
★★★★ 'A beautiful, beguiling play that captures the transcendent and transformative power of music.' Financial Times on Folk, 2022
★★★★★ 'Leyshon’s poetic way with words, the subtle modulations of Roxana Silbert’s scenically humble production and the superb, lived-in detail of the four actors hold us in thrall. This wonderful play deserves to endure.' Dominic Cavendish, The Telegraph on Folk, 2022
★★★★ 'Richard Wilson's artful, rewarding revival. Resonant and amusing.' Dominic Maxwell, The Times on Peggy for you, 2021
★★★★★ ‘There is not a false note anywhere. I’ve never seen – heard – anything like it.’ The Observer on Little Scratch, 2021
★★★★ ‘Rebecca Watson’s novel works magnificently on stage. Miriam Battye and Katie Mitchell have turned 24 hours inside a frenzied mind into something like a piece of music’ Jessie Thompson, Evening Standard on Little Scratch
★★★★ 'An exquisitely acted revival. Alice Hamilton’s production is so detailed and yet so warm-blooded. A fine balance between sadness, anger and comedy.' Dominic Maxwell, The Times on Memory of Water, 2021
★★★★ 'A profound delight. Funny and absurd.' Alexandra Pollard, Independent on The Two Character Play, 2021
★★★★ ‘Jangles the nerves… gnaws the mind… a strong revival’ Clare Allfree, The Telegraph on The Dumb Waiter, 2020
★★★★ ‘Sharp, sizzling… An acid, intelligent satire’ Mark Lawson, The Guardian on The Haystack, 2020
