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Operated by The Society of London Theatre
Ecstasy
Hampstead Theatre, Eton Avenue, LondonOne of Britain's most respected directors, Mike Leigh, returns to theatre, to the Hampstead theatre and to his own 1979 play Ecstasy. This is the first time that Leigh has ever revisited one of his works and marks the continuation of his relationship with Hampstead theatre, which began with Abigail's Party in 1977.
Exploring the frustrations of four working-class friends living in north London, Ecstasy is a lively comedy with dark overtones which combines Leigh's mastery for observation with a satirical caustic edge.
Since his early theatrical works, which include Ecstasy, Leigh has gone on to become better known for his films, which he directs in an improvisational style, often using the same group of actors. Among his many movies are Topsy Turvy, Vera Drake, Secrets & Lies, High Hopes and Happy-Go-Lucky.
From 12 April, Ecstasy will transfer to the West End's Duchess theatre.
For more about Ecstasy at the Hampstead theatre read the First Night Feature.
Cast & CreativesEXPAND
cast: Siân Brooke, Daniel Coonan, Claire-Louise Cordwell, Allen Leech, Sinéad Matthews, Craig Parkinson
director: Mike Leigh
sound: John Leonard
lighting designer: Paul Pyant
designer: Alison Chitty
producer: Hampstead Theatre
Ticket Prices:
£22-£29
About the show
- Age Suitability: General
- Genre: Play
- Sub-Genre: Play-Drama
- Show Times: Mon-Sat 19:30, Mats 19, 26 Mar, 2, 9 Apr 15:00, 23, 30 Mar 14:30
- Duration: 2h45
- opening night:
- Box Office:
020 7722 9301 - Visit the Show Website
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Wed 16 Mar 2011 14:38Ecstasy
Venue InformationHIDE
Hampstead Theatre
Eton Avenue, Swiss Cottage, London, United Kingdom, NW3 3EU
- Nearest tube: Swiss Cottage (outside theatre)
- Nearest bus: C11, 13, 31, 46, 82, 113, 187, 268 (mobility buses)
- Nearest train: South Hampstead (approx. 500m)
- Parking: Car parking near theatre is free in the evenings. Taxis drop off and pick up right outside main entrance. Patrons welcome to use a private phone to arrange pick up.
- Air conditioned: 1
- Download an Enabled Map
Venue Access InformationEXPAND
- How to book: Tel: 020 7722 9301 Fax: 020 7449 4201
- Discounts: Discounts available for all disabled theatregoers and their companions.
- Limited mobility: Seats in the centre stalls have slightly better leg room. Proviing there are no wheelchair users, seats G1, G2, G3, G4 have unlimited leg room - phone first to be certain of availability. Rows F, G and H are best.
- Access description: Main entrance at ground floor level, with one door assisted and appropriately signed. Hard flooring for effective wheeled traffic, and the two glass doors and walls are marked for improved visibility. Low level Box Office/reception counter (0.95m) on the right, inside foyer. Lift with low level controls, Braille and voice announcements serving all 3 levels to the right beyond the bar in the foyer. Access to Stalls on ground level via a slight ramp (25 steps front to back) and 22 steps up to the upper foyer to access the Circle (9 steps up to back). Stairlift available.
- Hearing impaired: Infra-red system in auditorium and induction loop at Box Office and bar.
- Guide dogs policy: 2 Guide dogs allowed into auditorium, alternatively staff are happy to dog sit in the foyer.
- Wheelchairs: 5 wheelchair spaces and 4 transfer seats are available in the Stalls.
- Toilets: Men's, women's on all levels, all with level access.
- Disabled toilets: Adapted toilets on all 3 levels.
- Bars: Cafébar in foyer with low level counter (0.95m), induction loop and moveable seating. Menu available in large print - please ask. Drinks may be brought to disabled customers in the auditorium.
