HQ Function

The headquarters serves as the primary performance venue, housing two theatre spaces (Main House and Hampstead Downstairs), rehearsal rooms, administrative offices, box office, workshop facilities, and public bar/cafe.

Notable Features:

A modern, purpose-built theatre complex that opened in 2003. It features a 325-seat Main House with excellent sightlines and acoustics, and the intimate, flexible Hampstead Downstairs studio space (up to 100 seats). The building is known for its light-filled foyer and contemporary architecture.

Work Culture:

A highly creative, collaborative, and fast-paced environment dedicated to artistic excellence and the development of new theatrical work. Staff and artists work intensively to bring productions from script to stage.

HQ Significance:

It's a key institution in London's cultural landscape, recognized for launching the careers of many prominent playwrights and for its consistent output of high-quality, thought-provoking new plays. It plays a significant role in the ecology of new writing in the UK.

Values Reflected in HQ: Commitment to new writing, artistic innovation, nurturing talent, quality productions, and engaging diverse audiences.

Location:

Hampstead Theatre is primarily focused on its operations in London. Its global influence stems from the international reputation of the playwrights it supports and the plays it premieres. Successful productions may be subsequently licensed for performance internationally by other theatre companies, or occasionally tour. The theatre also collaborates with international artists and explores global themes in its programming.

Street Address:

Eton Avenue, Swiss Cottage

City:

London

State/Province:

N/A

Country:

United Kingdom