
The Independent: William Boyd interview
The celebrated author, set to publish a 007 novel in September, feels ‘like a new boy on his first day at school’ as his theatrical debut, based on short stories by Anton Chekhov, is staged in London – by Matilda Battersby in The Independent
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Casting announced for #aiww: The Arrest of Ai Weiwei
A Hampstead Theatre Production/World Premiere
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The Observer: Tamsin Greig interview
Photograph: Eamonn Mccabe
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Edward Hall introduces Longing
We’ve been planning this production of Longing for over two years.
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Video: Who is Ai Weiwei?
TED Talks presents a fascinating insight into who Ai Weiwei is and why he’s one of China’s most famous living Artists.
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New season now on sale - see both shows for only £50
‘This spring, Hampstead Theatre is proud to present two extraordinary plays – one World Premiere by Howard Brenton and one UK Premiere by David Mamet.
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The story behind #aiww: The Arrest of Ai Weiwei
Photo: Benedict Wong as Ai Weiwei for #aiww: The Arrest of Ai Weiwei
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#aiww: The Arrest of Ai Weiwei: What the press are saying
The Evening Standard Ai Weiwei risks wrath of China by backing play about his arrestBy Louise Jury
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Longing: In Rehearsals
Longing rehearsal photos taken by Manuel Harlan
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How to access returned tickets for Di and Viv and Rose
CAN’T GET TICKETS?
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Di and Viv and Rose: The soundtrack
‘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
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Longing: Behind the scenes
Enjoy these behind-the-scene pictures from the Longing publicity photoshoot featuring Tamsin Greig and Iain Glen and see the finished product.
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Di and Viv and Rose: Press Night
Wednesday night (23 January) was Press Night at Hampstead Theatre for Di and Viv and Rose.
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Di and Viv and Rose: ★★★★ from The Daily Express
Di and Viv and Rose Review By Julie Carpenter, The Daily Express
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Di and Viv and Rose: ★★★★ from The Evening Standard
Di and Viv and Rose Review By Fiona Mountford, The Evening Standard
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Di and Viv and Rose: ★★★★ from The Daily Mail
Di and Viv and Rose Review By Quentin Letts, The Daily Mail
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Di and Viv and Rose: ★★★★ from WhatsOnStage
Di and Viv and Rose Review By Michael Coveney, WhatsOnStage
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Di and Viv and Rose: ★★★★ from The Independent
Di and Viv and Rose Review By Paul Taylor, The Independent
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Di and Viv and Rose: ★★★★ from The Times
Di and Viv and Rose Review By Libby Purves, The Times
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Di and Viv and Rose: ★★★★ from The Telegraph
Di and Viv and Rose Review By Charles Spencer, The Telegraph
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Di and Viv and Rose: ★★★★ from The Guardian
Di and Viv and Rose Review By Michael Billington, The Guardian
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Di and Viv and Rose: ★★★★ from The Financial Times
Di and Viv and Rose Review By Sarah Hemming, The Financial Times
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The Judas Kiss opens in the West End to critical acclaim
Hampstead Theatre’s production of The Judas Kiss starring Rupert Everett and Freddie Fox opened at The Duke of York’s Theatre last night to critical acclaim.
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Fashion in the 1980s: too outrageous for the stage?
Fashion in the 1980s: too outrageous for the stage?
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Tamzin Outhwaite talks Di and Viv and Rose with Graham Norton
Tamzin Outhwaite made it through the snow to the Broadcasting House on Saturday 19 January to discuss her return to stage on BBC Radio 2 with Graham Norton.
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Di and Viv and Rose: Production Photos
Taken by Johan Persson.
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The Telegraph: Anna Maxwell Martin, Gina McKee and Tamzin Outhwaite interview
Far from being a feminist rant, a new play about women’s lives is as bubbly as its stars, finds The Telegraph’s Dominic Cavendish.
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Di and Viv and Rose in Harper's Bazaar's hotlist
The highly anticipated Di and Viv and Rose starring Anna Maxwell Martin, Gina McKee and Tamzin Outhwaite, is in Harper’s Bazaar’s January ‘Why Don’t You…’ List.
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Ham&High: 'Golden Year for Hampstead Theatre'
Hampstead Theatre has had one of its most successful years yet after securing more award nominations than ever before whilst selling out many of its shows.
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Edward Hall introduces Di and Viv and Rose
Di and Viv and Rose marks a special moment for Hampstead Theatre: the first transfer of a play from our Downstairs programme to our Main Stage.
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Di and Viv and Rose: In Rehearsals
Rehearsal photos taken by Johan Persson
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The Observer: Anna Maxwell Martin Interview
The South Riding star on the dearth of funny roles for women, dance-offs and why she’s only ever spotted in Waitrose.
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Tamsin Greig and John Sessions lead the cast in Longing
CASTING UPDATE FOR LONGING
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Longing: 5 minutes with William Boyd
He’s an award-winning novelist – An Ice-Cream War, Brazzaville Beach, Any Human Heart, Restless and Waiting for Sunrise are a few titles to his name – but he has never written for the stage.
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