SARAH SIDDONS - THE MOST FAMOUS WOMAN YOU MIGHT NEVER HAVE HEARD OF
The World Premiere of April De Angelis’ brand new comedy The Divine Mrs S, which opens on the Main Stage on the 22 March, explores the life of actor Sarah Siddons – the most famous woman you have probably never heard of!
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CAST ANNOUNCEMENT FOR TONY AWARD WINNING JOHN LOGAN’S DOUBLE FEATURE
Hampstead Theatre has today announced the full cast for the world premiere of Double Feature by the Golden Globe and Tony award-winning writer John Logan playing on the Main Stage from Thursday 8 February to Saturday 16 March 2024.
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THE TIMES: INTERVIEW WITH TOM STOPPARD AND DIRECTOR, NINA RAINE
Britain’s greatest living playwright Tom Stoppard and Director Nina Raine talk to Dominic Maxwell about reviving Rock ’n’ Roll.
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JOHN LOGAN: HIS CAREER IN PICTURES
‘I spent my life dreaming about working in the British theatre and going to the theatre and being inspired by the theatre – as everyone should be.
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ROLLING STONE: TOM STOPPARD INTERVIEW
Tom Stoppard tells Rolling Stone UK all about Rock 'n' Roll's revival and why, at the age of 86, he isn't finished yet.
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THE GUARDIAN: TOM STOPPARD INTERVIEW
Claire Armitstead interviews Tom Stoppard about Rock 'n' Roll which opens on the Main Stage 6 December 2023
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HAMPSTEAD THEATRE ANNOUNCES ITS SPRING 2024 SEASON PLUS THE LAUNCH OF A £1.25M FUNDRAISING CAMPAIGN
Spring 2024 will see four world premieres, one UK premiere, and one English language premiere by acclaimed writers including April De Angelis, Stephen Adly Guirgis, Christopher Hampton and Richard Nelson alongside rising playwrights Sarah Power and Richard Molloy.
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THE DAILY TELEGRAPH: RICHARD BEAN INTERVIEW
Richard Bean, writer of To Have and To Hold talks to The Telegraph.
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HAM & HIGH SPEAKS TO ALUN ARMSTRONG
Alun Armstrong got his first screen acting lesson from Michael Caine while filming the gangster movie Get Carter.
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FULL CAST ANNOUNCED FOR TOM STOPPARD’S ROCK ‘N’ ROLL, DIRECTED BY NINA RAINE AT HAMPSTEAD THEATRE
Hampstead Theatre has today announced the full cast for Tom Stoppard’s Rock ‘n’ Roll. Directed by Nina Raine Stoppard’s play spans 21 years in the lives of three generations. It opens on 6 December and runs until 27 January 2024.
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AN EXCLUSIVE EXCERPT FROM THE TO HAVE AND TO HOLD PROGRAMME; DAVID GOODHART DISCUSSES 'ANYWHERE' AND 'SOMEWHERES'
Exclusive interview: David Goodhart discusses how different generations within the same family can be divided by class and geography.
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PLAQUE HONOURING THE FOUNDER OF HAMPSTEAD THEATRE UNVEILED
A plaque honouring the inspirational founder of Hampstead Theatre has been unveiled at the theatre in north London.
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LAUREN GUNDERSON INTERVIEWED BY BROADWAY WORLD
Alexander Cohen interviews Anthropology writer Lauren Gunderson who asks pressing questions about AI in her new sci-fi thriller at Hampstead Theatre
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AN EXCLUSIVE EXCERPT FROM THE ANTHROPOLOGY PROGRAMME; LAUREN GUNDERSON INTERVIEWS CHAT GPT
Exclusive interview: anthropology writer Lauren Gunderson interviews ChatGPT
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HAMPSTEAD THEATRE ANNOUNCES FULL CAST FOR LAUREN GUNDERSON’S ANTHROPOLOGY, DIRECTED BY ANNA LEDWICH
Hampstead Theatre is delighted to announce the full cast and creative team for the world premiere of anthropology - Lauren Gunderson’s gripping thriller about Artificial Intelligence - directed by Anna Ledwich from 7 September until 14 October.
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Re-Member Me Extended To 24 June
Following praise from both critics and audiences alike Dickie Beau’s Re-Member Me has been extended to 24 June.
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DICKIE BEAU INTERVIEWED BY LYN GARDNER
Dickie Beau: "I was never going to be offered the chance to play Hamlet, but there was still a pang"
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HAMPSTEAD THEATRE ANNOUNCES FULL SEASON OF EIGHT NEW PRODUCTIONS
Hampstead Theatre today announces a full season of eight new productions beginning on 7 September 2023 and running until 16 March 2024.
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THE DAILY TELEGRAPH INTERVIEWS GREG RIPLEY-DUGGAN
When funding was withdrawn, all seemed lost for the off-West End venue – but now star names are stepping in to save it.
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DICKIE BEAU’S RE-MEMBER ME COMES TO HAMPSTEAD THEATRE
Actor and artist Dickie Beau brings his remarkable show Re-Member Me to Hampstead Theatre for a strictly limited run from 25 May to 17 June.
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WILL YOUNG IN SONG FROM FAR AWAY
Direct from a critically acclaimed run at HOME Manchester, world renowned performer Will Young stars in Song From Far Away, by Olivier award-winner Simon Stephens and Mark Eitzel, for a strictly limited London run at Hampstead Theatre from 28 June – 22 July.
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BLACKOUT SONGS NOMINATED FOR AN OLIVIER AWARD
Joe White’s play is nominated ahead of its return to Hampstead Theatre.
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RUBY THOMAS ANNOUNCED AS SUSAN SMITH BLACKBURN PRIZE FINALIST
RUBY THOMAS ANNOUNCED AS SUSAN SMITH BLACKBURN PRIZE FINALIST
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DAVID SUCHET RETURNS TO HAMPSTEAD STAGE
In an extraordinary gesture of support for the venue, David Suchet is to return to the stage at Hampstead Theatre with his show, Poirot and More, A Retrospective 11 – 29 March.
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A CUP OF TEA WITH MICHAEL JOHN O'NEILL
We caught up with writer Michael John O'Neill to talk inspiration, artistic influences, and his first full-length play, Akedah which opens Downstairs 10 February.
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BLACKOUT SONGS TRANSFERS TO THE MAIN STAGE
Hampstead Theatre have today announced the return of Blackout Songs - Joe White’s compassionate and unflinching new play about love, addiction and memory, directed by Guy Jones.
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CAST ANNOUNCED FOR LINCK & MÜLHAHN
An epic love story inspired by the real life of an 18th century gender pioneer premieres at Hampstead Theatre. Maggie Bain and Helena Wilson feature in Linck & Mülhahn by Ruby Thomas, directed by Owen Horsley.
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Learn more about Bijan Sheibani director of Sons of the Prophet
Learn more about Olivier Award-winning director Bijan Sheibani and how he has found directing Sons of the Prophet.
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A Cup of Tea with Owen Horsley
We caught up with director Owen Horsley to talk inspiration, artistic influences, and Linck and Mülhahn which opens on the Main Stage 27 January 2023.
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BBC RADIO 4'S FRONT ROW INTERVIEWS RONA MUNRO
Rona Munro spoke to BBC Radio 4's Front Row about her play Mary which opens 21 October on the Main Stage.
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CAST ANNOUNCED FOR MARY AND BLACKOUT SONGS
The world premiere of Rona Munro’s new political thriller Mary, directed by Hampstead Theatre’s Artistic Director, Roxana Silbert will feature:
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HAMPSTEAD THEATRE ANNOUNCES FOUR NEW PLAYS
'“Our autumn/winter season celebrates Hampstead’s cosmopolitan roots with a range of international playwrights from Scotland to the USA, Northern Ireland to France and some great homegrown talent in between.'
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RICHARD EYRE IN THE TELEGRAPH
The Snail House writer and director Richard Eyre writes about the inspiration behind and themes of his first original play for The Telegraph.
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COMPETITION: WIN TWO AND A PAIR OF TICKETS FOR TO HAVE TO HOLD
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Coming to see anthropology? You can be in with a chance to win tickets to our next Main Stage show
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