Edward Hall introduces Matchbox Theatre

Any new stage work by Michael Frayn is, in and of its nature, an event.

A Cup of Tea With... Deluge's Elaine Cassidy

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We chat to actor Elaine Cassidy in between rehearsals about Deluge, dream roles and Good People.

Video: Meet Matchbox Theatre's Writer and Director

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Michael Frayn at Hampstead Theatre: A career in pictures

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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.

Ray Davies wins Outstanding Achievement in Music at The Oliviers

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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.

Sunny Afternoon wins Best Actor and Best Supporting Actor at The Olivier Awards

John Dagleish and George Maguire have won Best Actor and Best Supporting Actor for their critically acclaimed performances in Sunny Afternoon at this year’s Olivier Awards.

Sunny Afternoon wins Best New Musical at The Olivier Awards 2015

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Click here to watch the Olivier Awards highlight show on ITV Player including a performance by the cast of Sunny Afternoon.

Matchbox Theatre: In rehearsals

Posted in: Main Stage

Published last autumn, multi-award winning Michael Frayn ’s latest book, Matchbox Theatre inventively blurred the boundaries between his work for page and for stage.

Deluge: In rehearsals

Posted in: Hampstead Downstairs

Fiona Doyle presents a deeply provocative thriller set in a blighted landscape, where nature is fiercely taking its course and it’s becoming a question of survival of the fittest.

Deluge: An interview with Fiona Doyle

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Writer Fiona Doyle talks to Hampstead Theatre’s Online Features Editor, Susie Benson, about her new play Deluge which opens Downstairs next week

New play Luna Gale announced

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Hampstead Theatre presentsLuna Gale By Rebecca Gilman Directed by Michael Attenborough Designed by Lucy Osborne

Matchbox Theatre: Full cast announced

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Hampstead Theatre is delighted to announce that the cast for Michael Frayn’s latest work Matchbox Theatre will be Esther Coles, Tim Downie, Mark Hadfield, Chris Larner, Felicity Montagu and Nina Wadia.

Deluge: Full cast announced

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There’s a furtive presence on Joe and Kitty’s farm.

Hampstead Theatre to invest a million pounds in new plays

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HAMPSTEAD THEATRE TO INVEST A MILLION POUNDS IN NEW PLAYS

Hampstead's Page to Stage Festival 'a hit'

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‘The Page to Stage Festival Hamps_Theatre is basically my Glastonbury' Rose_heiney

Stevie: ★★★★ from Sunday Express

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Stevie Review By Michael Arditti, Sunday Express

Downstairs Spring Season announced

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The next two plays to be produced at Hampstead Downstairs are by two up and coming playwrights:• Deluge by Fiona Doyle, directed by Anna Ledwich• Sunspots by David Lewis, directed by Charlotte Gwinner

Stevie: Press Night photos

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★★★★ ‘Zoë Wanamaker’s wonderfully penetrating performance’ Independent

Stevie: ★★★★ from the Independent

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Stevie, Hampstead Theatre, review: Zoe Wanamaker gives a penetrating performance By Paul Taylor, Independent

Deposit: Production photos

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Taken by Robert Day

Stevie: ★★★★ from The Times

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Stevie Review By Sam Marlowe, The Times

Stevie: Production photo

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Taken by Manuel Harlan

Telegraph: Zoë Wanamaker interview

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As the My Family star reprises the role of Stevie Smith, she opens up to The Telegraph’s Liz Grice about her struggles with acting

Hampstead Theatre receives 7 Olivier Award nominations

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Hampstead Theatre is delighted to have been nominated in seven categories at the Olivier Awards.

Guardian: Zoë Wanamaker interview

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As she prepares to play poet Stevie Smith, Zoë Wanamaker talks to Lyn Gardner about acting through grief, finding her voice – and why she has never performed in the theatre that bears her father’s name

Financial Times: Michael Frayn interview

Posted in: HT Blogs

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

Will Mortimer meets Hugh Whitemore

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Hampstead Theatre’s Literary Manager Will Mortimer meets the award-winning writer of Stevie, Hugh Whitemore

Edward Hall introduces Stevie

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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.

Michael Frayn's Matchbox Theatre announced

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Hampstead Theatre presentsMatchbox Theatre An Evening of Short Entertainments

Stevie: In rehearsals

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Taken by Manuel Harlan

Deposit: In rehearsals

Posted in: Hampstead Downstairs

Rachel and Ben want to buy a flat in London.

Deposit: Full cast announced

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Hampstead is delighted to announce that the cast for Matt Hartley’s Hampstead Downstairs debut is Ben Addis, Akiya Henry, Jack Monaghan and Laura Morgan.

Deposit: An interview with Matt Hartley

Posted in: Hampstead Downstairs

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

A Cup of Tea with... Deposit Director Lisa Spirling

Posted in: Hampstead Downstairs

We catch Lisa Spirling between rehearsals to chat about Deposit, returning to Hampstead Downstairs and life advice.