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55 Days: Will Mortimer interviews Howard Brenton
Hampstead Theatre’s Literary Manager, Will Mortimer interviews 55 Days playwright, Howard Brenton.
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Edward Hall introduces 55 Days
55 Days was the first play I commissioned as soon as I became Artistic Director of Hampstead at the beginning of 2010.
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Donny's Brain: What the audience thinks
Join the lively and sophisticated audience that avidly follows the work of Hampstead Downstairs.
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A cup of tea with... Donny's Brain actor Ryan Early
We grabbed actor Ryan Early between performances for a chat about the play, his dream roles and drying up mid-monologue.
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The Financial Times: Howard Brenton Interview
Photo: Howard Brenton at Hampstead Theatre taken by Daniel Lilley
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The Judas Kiss: ★★★★★ from The Sunday Express
Judas Kiss Review By Mark Shenton, Sunday Express
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Win with Hampstead Theatre & the National Portrait Gallery
This competition is now CLOSED and a winner has been chosen.
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Blue Sky: An introduction from writer Clare Bayley
So, rehearsals started today for Blue Sky.
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Hampstead Theatre announces new chairman
Hampstead Theatre has confirmed that David Tyler has been appointed as its new Chair.
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Rupert Everett: Vanished Years
Rupert Everett: The Queen of Mean By Decca Aitkenhed, The Guardian
Read the full storyHampstead Goes Green
Hampstead Theatre has achieved Industry Green certifications in 2010/2011 and is awarded 1 star in recognition of its strong commitment to managing its carbon and improving its environmental impact.
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YOUR Interview with Mark Gatiss: submit questions now
Have you ever wanted to ask Mark Gatiss anything?
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A cup of tea with... Donny's Brain actor Skye Lourie
We grabbed a cup of tea and a chat with actor Skye Lourie (pictured) about her professional stage debut in Donny’s Brain.
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How We Met: Rupert Everett & Robert Fox
Photo: Rupert Everett and Robert Fox taken from The Independent
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Interview: Anna Ledwich
We caught up with Donny’s Brain director Anna Ledwich about rehearsals, her ideal play and the recent Australian take-over of Hampstead Theatre.
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A cup of tea with... Donny's Brain actor Emily Joyce
We grabbed actor Emily Joyce between rehearsals for a chat about the play, Doctor Who and falling off stage mid-show.
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'London's innovative Hampstead Theatre' - Vogue.com
Anna Wintour, Editor-in-Chief of American Vogue visited Hampstead Theatre last week to see The Judas Kiss, accompanied by International Editor at Large of Vogue, Hamish Bowles.
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Donny's Brain: Production Photos
Hampstead Downstairs show Donny’s Brain opened to a sold out audience last Saturday and photographer Robert Workman was there to catch them in action.
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Chariots of Fire West End run extended through February 2013
Hampstead Theatre’s incredibly successful Chariots of Fire West End transfer has extended its run at London’s Gielgud Theatre through February 2, 2013.
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Donny's Brain: An Onstage Version of The Vow?
Our Hampstead Downstairs season kicks off with Rona Munro’s Donny’s Brain, a funny and poignant play exploring the unimaginable consequences of brain trauma on human relationships.
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55 Days: Behind the scenes at the Mark Gatiss shoot
Enjoy these wonderful pictures taken backstage with Mark Gatiss as King Charles I at the 55 Days photo shoot.
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The Judas Kiss: ★★★★★ from The Sunday Telegraph
The Judas Kiss Review By Tim Walker, The Sunday Telegraph
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Ham & High: Freddie Fox Interview
Freddie Fox: ‘Let’s say I grew into my confidence’ By Rhiannon Edwards, Ham & High
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The Judas Kiss: ★★★★ from The Daily Express
The Judas Kiss Review By Julie Carpenter, The Daily Express
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The Judas Kiss: Press Night Photos
Wednesday 12 September was Press Night at Hampstead Theatre for the highly anticipated The Judas Kiss starring Rupert Everett and Freddie Fox.
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Donny's Brain: In Rehearsals
Donny wakes in hospital, unable to recall the car accident, confused because the love of his life, Emma, isn’t at his bedside… and unable to recognise the strange woman in the room who can’t stop weeping.
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The Judas Kiss: ★★★★★ from The Evening Standard
The Judas Kiss Review By Fiona Mountford, Evening Standard
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The Judas Kiss: ★★★★ from The Guardian
The Judas Kiss Review By Michael Billington, The Guardian
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The Judas Kiss: ★★★★ from The Telegraph
The Judas Kiss Review By Dominic Cavendish, The Telegraph
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The Judas Kiss: ★★★★ from Time Out
The Judas Kiss Review By Tom Wicker, Time Out
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The Judas Kiss to tour the UK: dates for your diary
Missed out on tickets?
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The Judas Kiss: ★★★★ from The Times
The Judas Kiss Review By Sam Marlowe, The Times
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The Observer: Freddie Fox Interview
Freddie Fox, photographed at Hampstead theatre, London.
Read the full storyKEEPING YOU SAFE AT HAMPSTEAD
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STATE OF THE ART VENTILATION
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