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  • Venue Hampstead Theatre, London
  • Performance dates Booking to 2 May 2026
  • Age guidelines 14+

Copenhagen Play – Alex Kingston, Richard Schiff & Damien Molony

★★★★ “Gripping” – (The Telegraph)

Copenhagen ran at Hampstead Theatre from 27 March to 2 May 2026.

Michael Frayn’s multi-award-winning play returned to London in a compelling new production directed by Michael Longhurst, starring Alex Kingston (ER, Doctor Who), Richard Schiff (The West Wing, The Good Doctor), and Damien Molony (Being Human, Brassic, Ripper Street).

Elegant, gripping, and deeply human, Copenhagen is widely regarded as one of the greatest plays of the late twentieth century—bringing science to life while revealing the uncertainty at the heart of human choice.

Copenhagen Tickets

Audiences experienced one of the most celebrated works of modern theatre in this major London revival. Copenhagen ran from 27 March to 2 May 2026 at Hampstead Theatre.

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Stars and Creatives

Who is in the cast of Copenhagen?

  • Alex Kingston as Margrethe
  • Richard Schiff as Niels Bohr
  • Damien Molony as Heisenberg

Who are the creative team of Copenhagen?

  • Playwright: Michael Frayn
  • Director: Michael Longhurst
  • Designer: Joanna Scotcher
  • Lighting Designer: Neil Austin
  • Casting Director: Jim Carnahan CSA

Venue Information

Hampstead Theatre , Eton Avenue, Swiss Cottage, London, NW3 3EU

Nearest Tube or Train: Swiss Cottage (Jubilee Line)

Nearest Buses: C11, 13, 31, 46, 82, 113, 187, 268

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Critics' reviews of Copenhagen

★★★★★ "Terribly clever... Frayn’s dialogue and boldness in trusting his audience creates genuine tension" - Broadway World

★★★★ "Gripping" - The Telegraph

★★★★ "Compelling" - The Stage

★★★★ "Alex Kingston is simply superb" - What's On Stage

● "Michael Frayn’s brilliant atomic bomb drama returns with fresh gravity" - Financial Times

● Alex Kingston "gives a formidable performance" - The Guardian

● "Michael Frayn’s extraordinarily intricate drama" - The Times

Frequently Asked Questions

Copenhagen is playing at the Hampstead Theatre in London
The age recommendations for Copenhagen are: 14+
Yes, Copenhagen has matinee performances on the following days: Thursday, Saturday

Copenhagen is a play by Michael Frayn about a real-life meeting between physicists Niels Bohr and Werner Heisenberg during World War II, exploring science, ethics and moral responsibility.

The production starred Alex Kingston as Margrethe Bohr and Richard Schiff as Niels Bohr, with further casting to be announced.

Yes. Copenhagen is widely studied and ideal for students interested in science, history, philosophy and drama. Discounted student tickets are available.

The play is inspired by real historical figures and events, though the dialogue and interpretations are imaginative explorations rather than documented fact.

No, sorry, Copenhagen has now completed its run and is no longer on sale.

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