Rapture, Blister, Burn: Press Night photos

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Rapture, Blister, Burn: Production photos

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A Cup of Tea With... The Blackest Black's Charity Wakefield

Posted in: Hampstead Downstairs

Multi-talented stage and screen actress Charity Wakefield’s impressive acting CV includes an appearance at the National Theatre (The Cherry Orchard, 2011) and roles in the BBC’s Sense and Sensibility (2008) and the 2012 re-imagining of The Munsters, Mockingbird Lane.

Di and Viv and Rose: The Spotify Soundtrack

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‘There are moments here that made me cry with laughter, nor least when all three girls dance wildly in their sitting-room to Prince’s Let’s Go Crazy pumped up to max on their sound system.’ – Charles Spencer, The Telegraph

Full casting announced for Good People

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Hampstead Theatre is delighted to announce that Imelda Staunton will be joined by Lorraine Ashbourne, Matthew Barker, Angel Coulby, Lloyd Owen and June Watson in the UK premiere of Pulitzer Prize winner David Lindsay-Abaire’s play Good People, directed by Jonathan Kent.

An exclusive interview with Rapture, Blister, Burn Director Peter DuBois

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Interview with Peter DuBois, director of Rapture, Blister, Burn: A unique perspective on working with acclaimed playwright, Gina Gionfriddo

The Sunday Times: Emilia Fox interview

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Photo: Francesco Guidicini

Drawing the Line on demand: NOW CLOSED

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Drawing the Line was live-streamed Saturday 11 January 19:30 GMT.

Video: An interview with The Blackest Black writer Jeremy Brock

Posted in: Hampstead Downstairs

‘In theatre your lines are learnt by the actors and spoken by the actors and, this may sound odd, but in film that’s not always so.

The Blackest Black: Production photos

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Edward Hall introduces Rapture, Blister, Burn

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Having finally said goodbye to the extraordinary sell-out success that was Howard Brenton’s Drawing the Line, I am happy to start the New Year at Hampstead with another wonderful new play by a brilliant writer.

Will Mortimer interviews Gina Gionfriddo

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Will Mortimer, Hampstead Theatre’s Literary Manager talks to Rapture, Blister, Burn’s author Gina Gionfriddo

Live webchat with Howard Brenton - get involved

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Howard Brenton, writer of the critically acclaimed Drawing the Line will be taking part in a live webchat with The Guardian following the live-streaming of Drawing the Line at 1pm on Tuesday 14 January.

Drawing the Line to be live-streamed worldwide and free

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Drawing the Line was live-streamed Saturday 11 January 19:30 GMT.

Rapture, Blister, Burn: In rehearsals

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An interview with The Blackest Black writer Jeremy Brock

Posted in: Hampstead Downstairs

Writer Jeremy Brock discusses his new play The Blackest Black, returning to theatre after 20 years and having fish and chips with Judi Dench with Hampstead’s Online Features Editor, Susie Benson.

The Blackest Black: In rehearsals

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The Blackest Black: Full casting announced

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Hampstead Theatre is delighted to announce that the cast for BAFTA winner Jeremy Brock’s new play, The Blackest Black, will be Ian Bonar, John Light and Charity Wakefield.

Drawing the Line: ★★★★ from The Sunday Times

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Drawing the Line review by The Sunday Times Jane Edwardes

Drawing the Line: ★★★★ from The Daily Mail

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Drawing battle lines at the end of the Raj By Quentin Letts, The Daily Mail

Fault Lines: Production photos

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Drawing the Line: ★★★★ from The Independent

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Drawing the Line, theatre review: ‘A fresh perspective on India’s partition’ By Paul Taylor, The Independent

Drawing the Line: ★★★★ from Metro

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Prime minister asking a favour?

Drawing the Line: ★★★★ from WhatsOnStage

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Drawing the Line Review By Michael Coveney, WhatsOnStage

Drawing the Line: ★★★★ from Evening Standard

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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

Drawing the Line: ★★★★ from Guardian

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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

Drawing the Line: Press Night photos

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Drawing the Line: ★★★★ from FT

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Howard Brenton’s new play skilfully distils the turmoil of partition, focusing on the role of one man By Sarah Hemming, Financial Times

New Downstairs season now on sale

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HAMPSTEAD THEATRE ANNOUNCES TWO NEW PLAYS FOR THE NEW YEAR AT HAMPSTEAD DOWNSTAIRS

Drawing the Line: Production photos

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North London's Top 10 Festive Treats

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As the season of good will gets underway, we thought we’d share with you our top 10 recommendations for what to do in North(ish) London this December…

Harper's Bazaar: Emilia Fox interview

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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.

Rapture, Blister, Burn: Behind the scenes

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Get an exclusive insight into the Rapture, Blister, Burn publicity shoot with our behind-the-scenes photo gallery of Emma Fielding and Emilia Fox.

Rapture, Blister, Burn: Full casting announced

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Polly Adams, Emma Fielding, Adam James and Shannon Tarbet join Emilia Fox in Rapture, Blister, Burn, Gina Gionfriddo’s witty dissection of gender politics.