Drawing the Line: ★★★★ from The Sunday Times
Drawing the Line review by The Sunday Times Jane Edwardes
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Drawing the Line: ★★★★ from The Daily Mail
Drawing battle lines at the end of the Raj By Quentin Letts, The Daily Mail
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Drawing the Line: ★★★★ from The Independent
Drawing the Line, theatre review: ‘A fresh perspective on India’s partition’ By Paul Taylor, The Independent
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Drawing the Line: ★★★★ from Metro
Prime minister asking a favour?
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Drawing the Line: Press Night photos
Taken by Jon Holloway
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Drawing the Line: ★★★★ from Evening Standard
Howard Brenton’s historical drama is a slick work which examines the independence of India and the creation of Pakistan By Fiona Mountford, Evening Standard
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Drawing the Line: ★★★★ from Guardian
Howard Brenton’s ambitious account of the partition of India in 1947 crams an amazing amount into 25 scenes of cool clarity By Michael Billington, Guardian
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Drawing the Line: ★★★★ from FT
Howard Brenton’s new play skilfully distils the turmoil of partition, focusing on the role of one man By Sarah Hemming, Financial Times
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Drawing the Line: Production photos
Taken by Catherine Ashmore
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Harper's Bazaar: Emilia Fox interview
Focusing on the changing roles of women in society, Rapture, Blister, Burn sees three generations of women coming together to talk about their own life choices – from the academic rock star who chose work over love, to the dedicated mother who missed out on having a career.
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Rapture, Blister, Burn: Behind the scenes
Get an exclusive insight into the Rapture, Blister, Burn publicity shoot with our behind-the-scenes photo gallery of Emma Fielding and Emilia Fox.
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Rapture, Blister, Burn: Full casting announced
Polly Adams, Emma Fielding, Adam James and Shannon Tarbet join Emilia Fox in Rapture, Blister, Burn, Gina Gionfriddo’s witty dissection of gender politics.
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Edward Hall introduces Drawing the Line
This production is the second of the historical dramas that we have commissioned from Howard Brenton: the first, 55 Days, was one of the theatrical events of 2012.
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Exclusive interview with Howard Davies
Howard Davies discusses Drawing the Line, his theatre career and his most meaningful award with Hampstead’s online features Editor, Susie Benson.
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Video: The cast introduce Drawing the Line
Cast members Paul Bazely (Jinnah), Tom Beard (Cyril Radcliffe), Lucy Black (Lady Mountbatten), Silas Carson (Nehru), Tanveer Ghani (Gandhi) and Andrew Havill (Lord Mountbatten) discuss their characters and Howard Brenton’s new play Drawing The Line.
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Hampstead and Harper's Bazaar special event
‘Can women have it all?’ Hampstead Theatre and Harper’s Bazaar present a special performance of Rapture, Blister, Burn 5 February 6pm
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Emilia Fox: A career in pictures
After being away from the stage for ten years, Emilia Fox, whose vibrant career has included television, film, and theatre, makes her debut at Hampstead Theatre in Rapture, Blister, Burn.
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Spring Season 2014 announced
Hampstead Theatre announces its New Year programme of two UK Premieres:
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Imelda Staunton: A career in pictures
A winner of two Olivier Awards, Imelda Staunton’s career has spanned over three decades and includes memorable starring roles in three mediums; film, television, and theatre.
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Video: Edward Hall introduces Spring Season
Hampstead Theatre’s Artistic Director, Edward Hall, introduces the 2014 Spring Season.
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A brief introduction to spring’s writers
RAPTURE, BLISTER, BURN By Gina Gionfriddo
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Drawing The Line: In rehearsals
Photos taken by Catherine Ashmore
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Extra matinee added for sold-out Raving
EXTRA MATINEE ADDED DUE TO POPULAR DEMAND FOR RAVINGWednesday 20 November 2.30pm
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Raving: Press Night photos
Thursday night (24 October) was Press Night at Hampstead Theatre for Raving.
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Raving: ★★★★★ from Daily Mail
It’s rude, crude and absolutely hilarious By Quentin Letts, Daily Mail
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Drawing the Line: Full casting announced
Hampstead Theatre is delighted to announce its cast for the premiere of Howard Brenton’s new play.
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Ham & High: Robert Webb interview
Comedian tells Alex Bellotti about his role in Hampstead Theatre’s Raving and why he still sees a future for Peep Show
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Edward Hall introduces Raving
I vividly recall reading Simon Paisley Day’s lively first play, Spike which I thought a really exciting debut.
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YOUR interview with Raving's Robert Webb
We gave our online followers the opportunity to ask Robert Webb any questions they wanted – and the tweets came in thick and fast!
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'I’m going to write and I’m going to act' - interview with Simon Paisley Day
Hampstead Theatre’s Features Editor, Susie Benson, talks to Raving Writer Simon Paisley Day about new writing, acting and and sheer bloody-mindedness…
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The Observer: Sarah Hadland interview
The Observer’s Liz Hoggard interviews Sarah Hadland who is playing Rosy in Raving (runs on the Main Stage 17 October – 23 November)
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YOUR interview with Robert Webb: submit questions now
Have you ever wanted to ask Robert Webb anything?
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