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  • Venue Hampstead Theatre, London
  • Performance dates Booking to 6 May 2023
  • Running time To be confirmed

Blackout Songs – Joe White’s compassionate and unflinching new play about love, addiction and memory – returns to Hampstead Theatre for four weeks only.

Directed by Guy Jones, this sold-out hit transfers to Hampstead’s main stage following its premiere in the theatre’s Downstairs studio space last year.

Currently nominated for three Off West End awards Blackout Songs returns with the original cast – Alex Austin and Rebecca Humphries – from 8 April to 6 May 2023.

A chance encounter at an AA meeting and they’re drawn to one another, into a crazy passionate bond. Then later, once they’re drinking again, they both have this almost-feeling that they might have met before. They should really get sober together and figure it out. Maybe they will – just after one last quick drink… 

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Performance Information

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Stars and Creatives

Who is in the cast of Blackout Songs?

The cast includes Alex Austin (I Hate Suzie, Sky; Gundog, Royal Court) and Rebecca Humphries (Ten Percent, Amazon Studios; Wild Honey, Hampstead Theatre). 

 

 

Who are the creative team of Blackout Songs?

Director Guy Jones will be reunited with designer Anisha Fields and lighting designer Christopher Nairne. Sound and composition will be by Max Pappenheim and Holly Khan with movement by Iskandar R. Sharazuddin. 

Important Notes

This production contains strobing, pulsating and flashing lights and haze.  There will be complete darkness for a maximum of 45 seconds at multiple points during the show. Themes of alcoholism, addiction and grief. References to suicide, self-harm and violence. 

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 Blackout Songs

★★★★★ 'a dark, witty, indispensable drama' The Telegraph

★★★★ 'compulsive to watch' The Guardian

★★★★ 'witty, warm and unpredictable' The Financial Times

Also see: Blackout Songs Reviews Round-up

Frequently Asked Questions

Blackout Songs is playing at the Hampstead Theatre in London
Yes, Blackout Songs has matinee performances on the following days: Thursday, Saturday
No, sorry, Blackout Songs has now completed its run and is no longer on sale.

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