Felicity Kendal, Tracy-Ann Oberman and Tom Stoppard to feature in Hampstead Theatre’s 2025 season
Hampstead Theatre today unveils its Autumn 2025 season featuring a compelling mix of premieres and a celebrated revival. The season brings together renowned talent including Felicity Kendal, Tracy-Ann Oberman, Tom Stoppard, Richard Greenberg and Jamie Armitage alongside debut writers Nancy Farino and Will Lord. It features three world premieres, a UK premiere and a major revival.
Opening on the Main Stage in October, the UK premiere of Richard Greenberg’s Tony Award-nominated The Assembled Parties stars Tracy-Ann Oberman. A sharply observed portrait of a family grasping for stability at the dawn of a new millennium, it premiered on Broadway to critical acclaim and its run was twice extended. This new production is directed by Blanche McIntyre.
Tom Stoppard returns to Hampstead’s Main Stage, following the recent sell-out successes of Rock ‘n’ Roll and The Invention of Love, with a rare revival of Indian Ink directed by Jonathan Kent. The new staging will star Felicity Kendal who in a poignant turn will take on the role of Mrs Swan, 30 years after originating the role of Flora Crewe for the world premiere. Tom Stoppard wrote the play for Kendal and this will be the play’s first major UK staging since 1995. A Gala performance of Indian Ink will be held on Saturday 24 January to raise funds and help ensure Hampstead Theatre continues to thrive. And following its run at Hampstead Theatre the production will play Theatre Royal Bath.
The Downstairs season showcases three world premieres by two first time playwrights and a returning talent.
Will Lord makes his debut with The Billionaire Inside Your Head, a biting satire questioning the value of motivation and what it may end up costing you. It will be directed by Anna Ledwich, returning to direct her 13th production at Hampstead.
Following his playwriting debut at Hampstead Theatre earlier this year Jamie Armitage returns as writer / director with A Ghost in Your Ear – a chilling and immersive new play using binaural sound technology made in collaboration with Ben and Max Ringham.
Fatherland marks the debut of Nancy Farino, who is about to graduate from Hampstead Theatre’s Inspire programme for emerging playwrights. Directed by Tessa Walker, Fatherland is a sharp, tender and darkly funny new play about the chaos of connection.
Greg Ripley-Duggan, Producer and Chief Executive, Hampstead Theatre said:
“This is a season where legends meet lightning bolts. It places internationally-renowned writers like Tom Stoppard and Richard Greenberg alongside emerging playwrights you’ll be hearing about for years to come, and this underscores Hampstead’s enduring commitment to creative risk and original new work. It’s a joy to welcome Felicity Kendal and Tracy-Ann Oberman back to Hampstead, and I am thrilled that Jamie Armitage will be pushing the boundaries of what is possible in our Downstairs studio with his innovative new show.”
Alongside the autumn programme two accomplished writers will also strengthen Hampstead’s offstage initiatives. Playwright Simon Stephens, newly appointed Programme Director of Hampstead’s Inspire programme, will provide mentorship and development opportunities to emerging playwrights of all ages and backgrounds. And, as part of Hampstead’s Engage programme, playwright Carmen Nasr will lead a creative writing group in collaboration with Wac Arts focused on fostering intergenerational connection - bringing together younger and older participants to explore how theatre can build positive relationships across generations.
Additional shows and casting will be announced in due course.
Tickets for the autumn 2025 season go on sale to Patrons from today, Friday 30 May, and to Friends on Tuesday 3 June. Public booking opens on Friday 6 June.
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