Tag: Hampstead Theatre
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Review Round Up: The Forest, Hampstead Theatre
We round up the reviews for Florian Zeller’s play, directed by Jonathan Kent and starring Toby Stephens. Broadway World: *** ” Engaging performances from Stephens and Paul McGann, as different versions of the man, do draw our sympathy, but I struggled with whether the character – an admired middle-class doctor with a supportive spouse and chic […]
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Review Round Up: ‘Night, Mother, Hampstead Theatre
We round up the reviews for the revival of Marsha Norman’s Pulitzer Prize winning play. WhatsOnStage: ** “This basic lack of detail and texture in the writing, is compounded by the unreality of the production itself. Ti Green’s set feels as if it has come from a showroom rather than been lived in, and Silbert’s […]
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Review Round Up: Malindadzimu, Hampstead Theatre
We round up what the critics have had to say about Mufaro Makubika’s new play at the Hampstead Theatre. WhatsOnStage: *** “Monique Touko makes an assured directing debut in a production that feels elongated but never dull, played out on Zoë Hurwitz’s economic yet vibrant set. And Sifiso Mazibuko and Tendai Humphrey Sitima show great […]
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Review Round Up: The Memory of Water, Hampstead Theatre
We round up the reviews for this revival of Shelagh Stephenson’s play which originally premiered at the Hampstead Theatre in 1996. British Theatre.com: ***** “It’s all splendid, including the wickedly specific place-and-period designs by Anna Reid (oh, posh Yorkshire! O, the bedspread and the mirrored wardrobes!). It all serves Stephenson’s beautiful writing with laser precision.” […]
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Inside the Rehearsals…The Memory of Water, Hampstead Theatre
The production is set to begin performances at the Hampstead Theatre on the 3rd September. Rehearsal images have been released for the upcoming revival of Shelagh Stephenson’s OlivierAward-winning play which made its world premiere debut at the theatre in 1996. Alice Hamilton directs Lucy Black, Kulvinder Ghir, Adam James, Lizzy McInnerny, Carolina Main and Laura […]
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NEWS: Hampstead Theatre Announces Casting For The Memory of Water and Malindadzimu
The Memory of Water will begin performances at the theatre on the 3rd September, with Malindadzimu playing from the 17th September. Hampstead Theatre has confirmed casting for its upcoming production of Shelagh Stephenson’s Olivier Award-winning play The Memory of Water, which will play at the theatre from the 3rd September until the 16th October. Directed by Alice […]
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Review Round Up: The Two Character Play, Hampstead Theatre
We round up what the critics have had to say about Sam Yates’ production of Tennessee Williams’ play. The Arts Desk: **** “A timely return for Tennessee Williams’ long-neglected play.” Camden New Journal: “All kudos to director Sam Yates and Hampstead for recognising the play’s importance, what it reveals about Williams, and for giving us […]
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NEWS: Hampstead Theatre Announces Two New Shows for 2021
The theatre has confirmed Shelagh Stephenson’s Olivier Award-winning play The Memory of Water and the world premiere of Malindadzimu by Mufaro Makubika will run later this year. Hampstead Theatre have confirmed details of two more shows set to play at its main stage and downstairs venues. Shelagh Stephenson’s Olivier Award-winning play The Memory of Water will play at the theatre from […]
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Review Round Up: The Death of A Black Man, Hampstead Theatre
Discover what critics have had to say about this revival of Alfred Fagon’s play at the Hampstead Theatre. The Telegraph: *** “This deserved revival of Alfred Fagon’s pioneering play shows his remarkable way with words, but the characterisation is too flimsy.” Exeunt Magazine: “encountering this unduly neglected play in this commendable production feels like a […]
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NEWS: Casting Announced for Hampstead Theatre’s The Death of A Black Man
The production will begin performances at the theatre from the 28th May. The Hampstead Theatre has announced casting for its upcoming production of Alfred Fagon’s The Death of A Black Man, directed by Dawn Walton, former Artistic Director of Eclipse Theatre Company. Nickcolia King-N’da (Venice Preserved RSC, The Provoked Wife RSC) , Natalie Simpson (Outlander, Three Sisters at the National […]