★★★★★ 'a dark, witty, indispensable drama' The Telegraph

★★★★ 'compulsive to watch' The Guardian

★★★★ 'witty, warm and unpredictable' The Financial Times

★★★★★ 'razor sharp dialogue' TheReviewsHub

★★★★ 'magnetic to watch' BroadwayWorld

Following its sold-out run in the Downstairs space, a 2023 Olivier Award nomination, three finalist nominations and a win (Rebecca Humphries for Lead Performance in a Play) in the OffWestEnd Awards and amazing reviews, Blackout Songs transfers to a reconfigured main stage for a limited season.

A chance encounter at an AA meeting… they’re drawn to one another, into a crazy passionate bond. Then later, once they’re drinking again, they both have this almost-feeling that they might have met before. They should really get sober together and figure it out. Maybe they will - just after one last quick drink…

Joe White is a former Channel 4 Playwriting Award winner whose play Mayfly (Orange Tree) won Most Promising New Playwright at the OffWestEnd Awards.

Guy Jones, who directed Mayfly, returns to Hampstead following his triumphant production of Ruby Thomas’ Either

The cast includes Alex Austin (I Hate Suzie, Sky; Gundog, Royal Court) and Rebecca Humphries (Ten Percent, Amazon Studios; Wild Honey, Hampstead Theatre). 

Blackout Songs is a T.S. Eliot Foundation commission.

Production development supported by the Next Decade Fund.

Our promise to you

In the event of Blackout Songs being postponed, you can choose between a full refund or credit to be used for any show at Hampstead.
As always, our audience, company and staff are our top priority. For more information about how we’re keeping you safe, please click here.

An Audio Introduction is available for this production. This is a pre-recorded introduction describing the set, characters and costumes and includes an interview with the cast.

Click here to listen to Blackout Songs Audio Introduction

CONTENT WARNINGS - BLACKOUT SONGS

This production contains strobing, pulsating and flashing lights and haze. 

There will be complete darkness for a maximum of 45 seconds at multiple points during the show. 

Themes of alcoholism, addiction and grief. 

References to suicide, self-harm and violence. 

Please note that our content warnings evolve as the production does throughout rehearsal and previews, so there may be changes made between booking and attending the theatre. If you would like to speak to a member of our team about specific themes or concerns, please call the Box Office on 020 7722 9301 or email boxoffice@hampsteadtheatre.com