Fault Lines: Production photos

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Drawing the Line: ★★★★ from The Independent

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Drawing the Line, theatre review: ‘A fresh perspective on India’s partition’ By Paul Taylor, The Independent

Drawing the Line: ★★★★ from Metro

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Prime minister asking a favour?

Drawing the Line: ★★★★ from WhatsOnStage

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Drawing the Line Review By Michael Coveney, WhatsOnStage

Drawing the Line: ★★★★ from Evening Standard

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Howard Brenton’s historical drama is a slick work which examines the independence of India and the creation of Pakistan By Fiona Mountford, Evening Standard

Drawing the Line: ★★★★ from Guardian

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Howard Brenton’s ambitious account of the partition of India in 1947 crams an amazing amount into 25 scenes of cool clarity By Michael Billington, Guardian

Drawing the Line: Press Night photos

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Drawing the Line: ★★★★ from FT

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Howard Brenton’s new play skilfully distils the turmoil of partition, focusing on the role of one man By Sarah Hemming, Financial Times

New Downstairs season now on sale

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HAMPSTEAD THEATRE ANNOUNCES TWO NEW PLAYS FOR THE NEW YEAR AT HAMPSTEAD DOWNSTAIRS

Drawing the Line: Production photos

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North London's Top 10 Festive Treats

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As the season of good will gets underway, we thought we’d share with you our top 10 recommendations for what to do in North(ish) London this December…

Harper's Bazaar: Emilia Fox interview

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Focusing on the changing roles of women in society, Rapture, Blister, Burn sees three generations of women coming together to talk about their own life choices – from the academic rock star who chose work over love, to the dedicated mother who missed out on having a career.

Rapture, Blister, Burn: Behind the scenes

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Get an exclusive insight into the Rapture, Blister, Burn publicity shoot with our behind-the-scenes photo gallery of Emma Fielding and Emilia Fox.

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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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.