On The Rocks

Hampstead Theatre, Eton Avenue, London

Spring 1916. D H Lawrence and his wife Frieda have found a new life for themselves in the remote Cornish village of Zennor. Rejuvenated by the wild beauty around them, they persuade close friends Katherine Mansfield and John Middleton Murry to join them in their idyll.

But no sooner have Katherine and Jack arrived than long-simmering tensions bubble to the surface, and Lawrence’s dream of communal living starts unravelling before his eyes…

Based on true events, this is the story of women, and men, in love. An uplifting and passionate comedy about four friends trying to live together, two marriages struggling for survival and a group of writers striving for creativity in the midst of war.

For more about this show read the First Night Feature.

Cast & CreativesEXPAND

author: Amy Rosenthal

director: Clare Lizzimore

designer: Paul Burgess

producer: Hampstead Theatre

Ticket Prices:
£14-£23

About the show
  • Age Suitability: General
  • Genre: Play
  • Sub-Genre: Play-Drama
  • Show Times: Mon-Sat 19:30, Mats 5, 12, 19, 26 Jul 15:00, 16 Jul 14:30
  • opening night:
  • Box Office:
    020 7722 9301

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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
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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.