Hampstead Downstairs Autumn Season Announced
The Hampstead Theatre’s Downstairs Autumn Season has now been announced, which will include the following productions of new writing:-
GODCHILD
Deborah’s Bruce’s debut play, directed by Michael Attenborough, his first production since leaving the Almeida Theatre as its Artistic Director and also a return to the Hampstead where he was also previously Artistic Director.
Lou is getting on with her life, carefree and without ties. But this abruptly comes to a halt when her 19 year old god-daughter Minnie moves in to take up a place at university. Minnie’s arrival shines a harsh light into the corners of Lou’s life – revealing it to be not as it seems. Her relationships are complicated, her neighbours are closing in on her, and the clock is ticking. What does it mean to be a grown up?
31st October to 30th November (tickets here)
FAULT LINES
Directed by Lisa Spirling and designed by Polly Sullivan, both returning to the venue after their work there earlier this year with I KNOW HOW I FEEL ABOUT EVE.
7.32am. Christmas Eve.
Disasters Relief’s staff parties are legendary – but their aftermath cataclysmic. Nick and Abi wake amidst the carnage to breaking news: a massive earthquake has struck Pakistan.
Gathering their clothes – and dignity – the race with rivals Oxfam begins. Who can be the first to dispatch branded aid in full view of the world media? And how far are they willing to go? With the appalling spectre of last night’s antics hanging over everything, the day rapidly spirals into a dizzying web of secrets and lies.
5th December to 4th January (tickets here)