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

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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

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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.

Page to Stage Festival announced

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What do Ronni Ancona, Ian Bostridge, Fiona Bruce, Nica Burns, Sheila Hancock, Anthony Horowitz, Celia Imrie, Doris Kearns Goodwin, Lynda La Plante, Mark Lawson, Kathy Lette, Tim McInnerny, Kate Mosse, Paul O’Grady, Joe Penhall, Justine Picardie, Tim Pigott-Smith, Libby Purves, Jessica Raine, Nina Raine, Dame Janet Suzman, Meera Syal, David Walliams and Sylvia Young all have in common?

Di and Viv and Rose: ★★★★ from Times, Telegraph, Guardian, Standard and Financial Times

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‘A fabulous show of female friendship’‘Outhwaite has a relishable warmth and comic timing’‘Spiro is terrific’‘The ever-beaming Russell makes us believe Rose’s radiance is more than just a performance.

The Wasp: Production photos

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Taken by Manuel Harlan

Hello/Goodbye: ★★★★ from Telegraph

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Hello/Goodbye, Hampstead Theatre, review: ‘this play will break your heart’ By Lucinda Everett, Telegraph

Hello/Goodbye: Press Night photos

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Tuesday night (27 January) was Press Night at Hampstead Theatre for Hello/Goodbye, starring Shaun Evans and Miranda Raison.

Stevie: Full casting announced

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Zoë Wanamaker will be joined by Lynda Baron and Chris Larkin in Hugh Whitemore’s award winning play, last seen at Chichester Festival Theatre.

Hello/Goodbye: Production photos

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Taken by Manuel Harlan

The Wasp: In rehearsals

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Photos taken by Becky Paris

Edward Hall introduces Hello/Goodbye

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Peter Souter’s Hello/Goodbye is his first play, a smart contemporary romantic comedy and a sort of Private Lives for our times.

Will Mortimer meets Peter Souter

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Hampstead Theatre’s Literary Manager Will Mortimer meets the writer of Hello/Goodbye, Peter Souter

A Cup of Tea with... The Wasp Writer Morgan Lloyd Malcolm

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We chat to Writer Morgan Lloyd Malcolm about her new play The Wasp, her playwriting heroes and life advice.

Tiger Country Free Stream: WATCH HERE

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Free Streamed live on Saturday 17 January, Tiger Country is now available to watch on demand until Tuesday 20 January 10pm GMT.

Free Streaming: Access for All

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Hampstead Theatre’s Artistic Director Edward Hall says:

Tiger Country to be Free Streamed 17 Jan 7.30pm GMT

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Video: Meet the Hello/Goodbye cast

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We chat to cast members Shaun Evans, Luke Neal, Bathsheba Piepe and Miranda Raison and Director Tamara Harvey and Writer Peter Souter about the return of 2013’s sell out comedy Hello/Goodbye.

Hampstead Theatre Festival: Page to Stage

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Starting from Thursday 26 March through to Sunday evening in spring 2015, Hampstead Theatre presents its first drama and literary Festival, Page to Stage.

Tiger Country: ★★★★ from Sunday Times

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Tiger Country, Review By David Jays, Sunday Times

Hello/Goodbye: In rehearsals

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Photos taken by Manuel Harlan

A Cup of Tea with... Elephants' Adam Buchanan

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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.

Tiger Country: ★★★★ from Independent

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Tiger Country, theatre review: Nina Raine’s insightful play is strongly recommended By Paul Taylor, Independent

Video: Tiger Country Trailer

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‘Just what the doctor ordered’ ★★★★ Independent | ‘Needle-sharp’ ★★★★ Telegraph | ‘Superb’ ★★★★ The Observer | ‘Remarkable’ ★★★★ Time Out | ‘Should be compulsory viewing’ ★★★★ WhatsOnStage