ABOUT THE THEATRE
Hampstead Theatre began in Moreland Hall, Holly Bush Vale, 1959. Known then as ‘The Hampstead Theatre Club’, it was founded by the British theatre director James Roose-Evans. Harold Pinter was a permanent fixture in the early years, trying and testing many of his plays in front of the loyal Hampstead audience.
In 1962 the company relocated to a small studio in Swiss Cottage. In 2003, as a result of the immense generosity of the local community and the Theatre’s supporters, the new and purpose-built 325-seat Hampstead Theatre building was completed in Swiss Cottage close to the site of the old studio theatre.
For over 60 years, Hampstead Theatre has become one of London’s most vibrant theatres. Many plays it originated have gone on to fill theatres all over the country and beyond. Over the years, it has provided a stage for some of the greatest actors in the world including Jude Law, John Malkovich, Alan Rickman, Rowan Atkinson, John Hurt, Felicity Kendal to name merely a handful.
PLAN YOUR VISIT
By Tube
Swiss Cottage Station (Jubilee Line) is the nearest being only a 1 minute walk away. Following that Finchley Road Station (Jubilee Line & Metropolitan Line) is a 10 minute walk and Belsize Park Station (Northern Line) 15 minute walk.
By London Overground:
South Hampstead Station: 8 minute walk and Finchley Road & Frognal Station: 15 minute walk
By Bus:
The following buses stop near the theatre: C11, 13, 31, 46, 113, 187, 268
