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Image: The Giant / Photographer: Ellie Kurttz

Image:Photographer: Ellie Kurttz

HAMPSTEAD THEATRE

New writing

SIZE OF COMPANY
12–16 on the road

SCALE OF VENUE
Middle-scale

PERMANENT STAFF
Artistic Director
Anthony Clark

General Manager
Neil Morris

Associate Director (Literary)
Frances Poet

ARTISTIC POLICY
Hampstead Theatre, fast approaching its fiftieth year of operation, is one of the UK’s leading new writing venues housed in a magnificent purpose-built state-of-the-art theatre. The company’s mission is to find, develop, and produce new plays to the highest possible standards, for as wide an audience as possible. Its work is both national and international in its scope and ambition.

REVIEW EXTRACTS
Independent on Sunday ()

Daily Telegraph ()

CURRENT PRODUCTIONS
Based on the book by Ian Whybrow, adapted and directed by Anthony Clark. A naughty tale which follows one wolf's quest to be bad. Mischief, comedy and songs create a most dastardly musical for anyone very bad or wanting to be bad aged 5+. (90 mins, 20 min interval, 7 on stage, 12 on the road.)

A co-production with The Nuffield Theatre, Southampton. Penny Gold’s gripping and deeply moving play takes place at a pivotal moment of world history. draws on the diaries of Raisa Gorbacheva to tell the story of a family under siege and an idealist who unwittingly destroys everything for which he has fought. (140 mins, 20 min interval, 7 on stage, 12 on the road.)

FUTURE PRODUCTION
A co-production with Liverpool Everyman and Playhouse, by Diane Samuels and Tracy-Ann Oberman, after Chekhov. Combining warmth, poignancy and comedy, this vibrant new take on Chekhov’s classic unites the talents of Diane Samuels (), and well-known television and theatre actress Tracy-Ann Oberman to create a powerful and witty new work. (150 mins, 20 min interval, 11 on stage, 16 on the road.)

WRAP-AROUND
Educational workshops are available for Little Wolf. Audio described and captioned performances for and . Post-show discussions also available.

TOURING AVAILABILITY
Details on request

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