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Edward Hall introduces Mr Foote's Other Leg
Welcome to the new season at Hampstead, my sixth, which thanks to all of your support, promises to deliver some of our most ambitious work to date.
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Hampstead's green success continues
For the fourth year running, Hampstead Theatre has achieved Julie’s Bicycle Green certification for its work on reducing its carbon footprint.
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The Wasp and Four Minutes Twelve Seconds transfer to the West End
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Video: Meet the writers of The Wasp and Four Minutes Twelve Seconds
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David Hare: A career in pictures
One of Britain’s most celebrated playwrights, David Hare, made his professional debut at Hampstead Theatre in 1970 with Slag, which starred Lynn Redgrave, with The Great Exhibition following in 1972, and Fanshen!
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Simon Russell Beale: A career in pictures
Described by The Independent as ‘the greatest stage actor of his generation’, Simon Russell Beale is mainly known for his theatre roles, including the title roles in King Lear at the National Theatre in 2014 and Uncle Vanya at the Donmar in 2002.
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Roger Allam: A career in pictures
Famous for roles on screen and stage, three time Olivier Award winner Roger Allam has enjoyed an incredibly varied and successful career from originating the role of Javert in Les Miserables to recent films The Queen and Tamara Drewe.
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A Cup of Tea with... 36 Phone Calls actor Lee Ross
We chat to Lee Ross between shows about Andrew Scott, Bugsy Malone and embarrassing on stage moments.
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36 Phone Calls: An interview with Writer Jeremy Brock
Writer Jeremy Brock talks to Hampstead Theatre’s Online Features Editor, Susie Benson, about his new play 36 Phone Calls which opens Downstairs on 25 June
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Mr Foote's Other Leg: Who's who?
Find out more about the real life people who inspired the characters in Ian Kelly riotously funny new play, Mr Foote’s Other Leg.
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A Cup of Tea with... Sunspots Writer David Lewis
We chat to Writer David Lewis about playwriting heroes, life advice and his Hampstead Downstairs debut, Sunspots.
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A Cup of Tea With... Deluge's Elaine Cassidy
We chat to actor Elaine Cassidy in between rehearsals about Deluge, dream roles and Good People.
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Michael Frayn at Hampstead Theatre: A career in pictures
Award winning writer and playwright Michael Frayn and Hampstead Theatre’s working relationship begun in 1975 with the world premiere of Alphabetical Order, starring Billie Whitelaw, which then transferred to the West End.
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Ray Davies wins Outstanding Achievement in Music at The Oliviers
Ray Davies was already A Well Respected Man in the music industry, but he’ll now be equally high-regarded in the theatre community after taking home the Autograph Sound Award for Outstanding Achievement in Music Award at this year’s Olivier Awards with MasterCard.
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Deluge: An interview with Fiona Doyle
Writer Fiona Doyle talks to Hampstead Theatre’s Online Features Editor, Susie Benson, about her new play Deluge which opens Downstairs next week
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Hampstead's Page to Stage Festival 'a hit'
‘The Page to Stage Festival Hamps_Theatre is basically my Glastonbury' Rose_heiney
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Financial Times: Michael Frayn interview
The playwright, novelist, farceur and philosopher talks to the Financial Times’ Sarah Hemming about fear, chaos and his newest work Photo: Howard Sooley for Financial Times
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Edward Hall introduces Stevie
Although Hampstead can take proper credit for premiering only one of his plays, Hugh Whitemore has always held a special place in this theatre’s affections, so his is a talent I’m delighted to have the opportunity of celebrating.
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Deposit: An interview with Matt Hartley
Deposit Writer Matt Hartley talks to Hampstead Theatre’s Online Features Editor, Susie Benson, about the inspiration behind his new play and the allure of London
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A Cup of Tea with... Deposit Director Lisa Spirling
We catch Lisa Spirling between rehearsals to chat about Deposit, returning to Hampstead Downstairs and life advice.
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Edward Hall introduces Hello/Goodbye
Peter Souter’s Hello/Goodbye is his first play, a smart contemporary romantic comedy and a sort of Private Lives for our times.
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Will Mortimer meets Peter Souter
Hampstead Theatre’s Literary Manager Will Mortimer meets the writer of Hello/Goodbye, Peter Souter
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A Cup of Tea with... The Wasp Writer Morgan Lloyd Malcolm
We chat to Writer Morgan Lloyd Malcolm about her new play The Wasp, her playwriting heroes and life advice.
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Free Streaming: Access for All
Hampstead Theatre’s Artistic Director Edward Hall says:
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A Cup of Tea with... Elephants' Adam Buchanan
We catch up with Elephants’ Adam Buchanan over a cup of tea about embarrassing on stage moments, alternative career paths and having a pint with Sir Ian McKellen.
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Hampstead Christmas gift ideas
Stuck for Christmas present ideas?
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A Cup of Tea with... State Red's Samuel Anderson
State Red’s Samuel Anderson talks to Hampstead Theatre’s Online Features Editor Faye Johnson about party tricks, reuniting with the other History Boys and Doctor Who.
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A Cup of Tea with... Elephants Director Tamara Harvey
We chat to Elephants Director and Hampstead Theatre regular Tamara Harvey between rehearsals about life advice, Alan Ayckbourn and an excess of sprouts.
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STATE OF THE ART VENTILATION
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