
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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Autumn Downstairs season announced
Hampstead Theatre celebrates 5 successful years of Hampstead Downstairs with 3 new plays for Autumn 2015
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Ai Weiwei free to travel following controversial 2011 arrest
In April 2013 Hampstead Theatre produced, and free streamed to 84 countries around the world, Howard Brenton’s critically acclaimed #AIWW: The Arrest of Ai Weiwei.
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Sunny Afternoon extends to April 2016
Winner of the 2015 Best New Musical Olivier Award, Sunny Afternoon has extended its West End booking period by six months.
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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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Video: Audiences love Luna Gale
Luna Gale has split the critics but audiences love it!
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Ham & High: Sharon Small interview
As she prepares to star in Hampstead Theatre’s Luna Gale, the Muswell Hill resident tells Bridget Galton how the theatre is offering her juicier roles in her 40s.
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Luna Gale: Press Night photos
Monday night (22 June) was Press Night at Hampstead Theatre for Rebecca Gilman’s Luna Gale.
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Luna Gale: ★★★★ from Guardian
There is a complex, moral debate at the heart of Rebecca Gilman’s play which tackles child protection head on By Michael Billington, Guardian
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36 Phone Calls: In rehearsals
One man, four phones and thirty six calls.
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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: Full cast announced
Hampstead Theatre is delighted to announce that Simon Russell Beale will be joined by Micah Balfour, Sophie Bleasdale, Joshua Elliott, Jenny Galloway, Ian Kelly, Dervla Kirwan, Forbes Masson, Joseph Millson and Colin Stinton in the cast of Ian Kelly’s new play about the dawn of celebrity.
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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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Edward Hall introduces Luna Gale
Rebecca Gilman enjoyed an extraordinary sequence of successes and won multiple Awards with four plays presented at The Royal Court between 1999 and 2004.
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36 Phone Calls: Cast announced
As Martin’s carefully constructed lives – as husband, father, son, lover, client, employee and patient – spiral out of control he must decide what is truly important, and how he can even begin to atone for his mistakes.
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Sunspots: In rehearsals
With his life in upheaval again Tom moves back home, where he rediscovers his father’s telescope and his childhood passion for star-gazing.
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An extract from Mr Foote's Other Leg: The Biography
MR FOOTE’S OTHER LEGBy Ian KellyAn extract from the opening of the book
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Three new plays announced
HAMPSTEAD THEATRE ANNOUNCES THREE NEW PLAYS
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Luna Gale: Full cast announced
Sharon Small, Corey Johnson and Rachel Redford will be joined by Alexander Arnold, Caroline Faber, Ed Hughes and Abigail Rose in the UK Premiere of Luna Gale, in a cast which features both outstanding established performers and exciting new talent.
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Matchbox Theatre: Press Night photos
Monday night (4 May) was Press Night at Hampstead Theatre for Michael Frayn’s Matchbox Theatre.
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Sunspots: Full cast announced
Sunspots full cast announced as Clare Burt, Charlotte Emmerson, Robert Hands, Laurence Mitchell and Gwen Taylor.
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Matchbox Theatre: Production photos
Taken by Manuel Harlan
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Ham&High: Michael Frayn interview
As his latest work comes to Hampstead theatre, Michael Frayn tells Alex Bellotti about the art of being a playwright, novelist and theatre builderPhoto: Jillian Edelstein
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Edward Hall introduces Matchbox Theatre
Any new stage work by Michael Frayn is, in and of its nature, an event.
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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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