Hampstead Downstairs a new studio space for new writing

The Hampstead Theatre has created a new studio space downstairs dedicated to new writing. Its first productions include...

.45, by Gary Lennon, from 2 to 27 Nov 2010. Directed by Wilson Milam. Cast includes Daniel Caltagirone, Natalie Dormer, Chris Reilly, Katie Wimpenny, Emma Powell. Enter the gritty streets of New York's Hell's Kitchen. Meet Ed, who thinks 'work' is a four letter word. He is determined to live the 'American Dream' one robbery at a time. His girl, Pat has a passion for guns and danger but has grown tired of waiting for Ed to make her dreams come true. She has become ambitious herself and executes an elaborate plan of revenge.

Small Hours, by Lucy Kirkwood and Ed Hime, from 12 Jan to 5 Feb 2011. Directed by Katie Mitchell. 4am. It feels like everyone else in the city is asleep. Usually this woman would be asleep too... Tonight she is watching the QVC shopping channel in her nightdress.Come and join her, take a seat in her room.