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?

The Empty Quarter: Production photos

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Taken by Robert Day

Raving: In rehearsals

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Photos taken by Manuel Harlan

Drawing the Line: An introduction by Howard Brenton

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We talk to Howard Brenton, writer of Hampstead’s hit plays 55 Days and #aiww: The Arrest of Ai Weiwei, about Sophocles, the intimacy of theatre and the inspiration behind his new play Drawing the Line.

Drawing the Line: Who are they?

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London, 1947.

New Main Stage show announced: Drawing the Line

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A Hampstead Theatre ProductionWorld Premiere

Hysteria: ★★★★ from Sunday Times

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Hysteria: Review By Maxie Szalwinska, Sunday Times

UK's Most Welcoming Theatre Nomination

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We’re very excited to have been nominated for My Theatre Matters!‘s UK’s Most Welcoming Theatre Award.

Hampstead's green success continues

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For the third year running, Hampstead Theatre has achieved Julie’s Bicycle Industry Green certification in recognition of its commitment to reduce its carbon footprint.

Hysteria: ★★★★ from Metro

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Hysteria: Review By Sam Marlowe, Metro

'I love making worlds' - interview with Designer Lez Brotherston

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Hampstead Theatre’s Features Editor, Susie Benson, talks to Hysteria Designer Lez Brotherston on melting clocks, and those famous macho swans…

Hysteria: ★★★★★ from The Sunday Telegraph

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Hysteria: Review By Tim Walker, The Sunday Telegraph

Accessing returned seats for Hysteria

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CAN’T GET TICKETS FOR HYSTERIA?