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.

The Guardian: Tracy-Ann Oberman's Dressing Room

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Interview by Matt Trueman in The Guardian.

Edward Hall introduces Drawing the Line

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This production is the second of the historical dramas that we have commissioned from Howard Brenton: the first, 55 Days, was one of the theatrical events of 2012.

Exclusive interview with Howard Davies

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Howard Davies discusses Drawing the Line, his theatre career and his most meaningful award with Hampstead’s online features Editor, Susie Benson.

Fault Lines: In rehearsal

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Behind the scenes photos of the new Downstairs production this Christmas.

A Cup of Tea with... Godchild's Chook Sibtain

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We chat to Chook Sibtain over a cup of tea about embarrassing moments, Michael Attenborough and being a grown up.

Video: The cast introduce Drawing the Line

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Cast members Paul Bazely (Jinnah), Tom Beard (Cyril Radcliffe), Lucy Black (Lady Mountbatten), Silas Carson (Nehru), Tanveer Ghani (Gandhi) and Andrew Havill (Lord Mountbatten) discuss their characters and Howard Brenton’s new play Drawing The Line.

Fault Lines: Trailer

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Video: Edward Hall introduces Spring Season

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Hampstead Theatre’s Artistic Director, Edward Hall, introduces the 2014 Spring Season.

Spring Season 2014 announced

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Hampstead Theatre announces its New Year programme of two UK Premieres:

Imelda Staunton: A career in pictures

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A winner of two Olivier Awards, Imelda Staunton’s career has spanned over three decades and includes memorable starring roles in three mediums; film, television, and theatre.

Emilia Fox: A career in pictures

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After being away from the stage for ten years, Emilia Fox, whose vibrant career has included television, film, and theatre, makes her debut at Hampstead Theatre in Rapture, Blister, Burn.

A brief introduction to spring’s writers

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RAPTURE, BLISTER, BURN By Gina Gionfriddo

Hampstead and Harper's Bazaar special event

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‘Can women have it all?’ Hampstead Theatre and Harper’s Bazaar present a special performance of Rapture, Blister, Burn 5 February 6pm

Drawing The Line: In rehearsals

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Photos taken by Catherine Ashmore

Fault Lines: Full casting announced

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Natalie Dew, Samuel James, Alex Lawther and Nichola McAuliffe play the staff of a small relief charity in Ali Taylor’s sharp new comedy, which gives the expression ‘having a disastrous Christmas’ a whole new meaning.

Extra matinee added for sold-out Raving

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EXTRA MATINEE ADDED DUE TO POPULAR DEMAND FOR RAVINGWednesday 20 November 2.30pm

Fault Lines: A writer's introduction

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We chat to writer Ali Taylor, who makes his Hampstead Theatre debut with Fault Lines, about inspiration, Joe Orton and bad gags.

Godchild: Production photos

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Taken by Manuel Harlan

Raving: ★★★★★ from Daily Mail

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It’s rude, crude and absolutely hilarious By Quentin Letts, Daily Mail

Ham & High: Michael Attenborough interview

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Ham & High’s Sam Warner interviews Godchild Director Michael Attenborough and Hampstead’s Artistic Director Edward Hall.

Drawing the Line: Full casting announced

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Hampstead Theatre is delighted to announce its cast for the premiere of Howard Brenton’s new play.

Raving: Press Night photos

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Thursday night (24 October) was Press Night at Hampstead Theatre for Raving.

Raving: Production photos

Taken by Manuel Harlan

Ham & High: Robert Webb interview

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Comedian tells Alex Bellotti about his role in Hampstead Theatre’s Raving and why he still sees a future for Peep Show

Godchild: In rehearsal

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Photos taken by Becky Paris

Edward Hall introduces Raving

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I vividly recall reading Simon Paisley Day’s lively first play, Spike which I thought a really exciting debut.

YOUR interview with Raving's Robert Webb

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We gave our online followers the opportunity to ask Robert Webb any questions they wanted – and the tweets came in thick and fast!

A Cup of Tea with... Godchild's Tracy-Ann Oberman

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We chat to Tracy-Ann Oberman, who returns to Hampstead after a sell-out run in Old Money on the Main Stage earlier this year, about Hysteria, Mary Beard and being a grown up.

'I’m going to write and I’m going to act' - interview with Simon Paisley Day

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Hampstead Theatre’s Features Editor, Susie Benson, talks to Raving Writer Simon Paisley Day about new writing, acting and and sheer bloody-mindedness…

A Cup of Tea with... The Empty Quarter's Gunnar Cauthery

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We chat to Gunnar Cauthery about the intimacy of Hampstead Downstairs, embarrassing on stage moments and Mark Rylance.

Godchild: Full casting announced

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Hampstead Downstairs/The Peter Wolff Trust PresentGODCHILD Writer Deborah Bruce Director Michael Attenborough Designer Francesca Ready Lighting Oliver Fenwick Sound John Leonard 31 October – 30 November 2013

The Observer: Sarah Hadland interview

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The Observer’s Liz Hoggard interviews Sarah Hadland who is playing Rosy in Raving (runs on the Main Stage 17 October – 23 November)

YOUR interview with Robert Webb: submit questions now

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Have you ever wanted to ask Robert Webb anything?