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  • Venue Hampstead Theatre, London
  • Performance dates Booking to 7 February 2026
  • Running time 2 hours and 45 minutes (including interval)
  • Age guidelines 14+

Indian Ink London Tickets – Starring Felicity Kendal

Felicity Kendal stars in the first major UK revival of the late Tom Stoppard’s Indian Ink, directed by Jonathan Kent.

A tale of passion, empire, and memory unfolds across two continents and five decades in Tom Stoppard’s Indian Ink, returning to the London stage at Hampstead Theatre.

This new production reunites the playwright with legendary actress Felicity Kendal, who starred in the original 1995 premiere. In poignant casting, Kendal now takes on the role of Mrs Swan – 30 years after originating the part of Flora Crewe, a role Stoppard wrote specifically for her.

The cast is also led by Ruby Ashbourne Serkis (Grace Pervades) as Flora Crewe, and Gavi Singh Chera (Pins and Needles, The Lord of The Rings: The Rings of Power) as Nirad Das.

Satirising the self-importance of both academia and the ruling class, Tom Stoppard’s Indian Ink is an evocative meditation on art and love, exploring how creativity can bridge even the most profound cultural barriers.

Experience a rarely seen Tom Stoppard masterpiece brought vividly back to life, in this intellectually rich, and emotionally resonant new production.

Tickets for Indian Ink

Indian Ink is playing at Hampstead Theatre until 7 February 2026.

Don’t miss this landmark production of Indian Ink at Hampstead Theatre in London.

Set against the backdrop of colonial India in the 1930s and Thatcher-era England in the 1980s, Indian Ink explores the boundaries between cultures, art, and time.

Poet Flora Crewe, a radiant and unconventional figure of the Bloomsbury set, travels to India for her health and finds unexpected inspiration in her encounters – particularly with Nirad Das, a local painter who is both intrigued and entranced by her liberated spirit.

Fifty years later, her sister Mrs Swan is confronted by an inquisitive American biographer and the arrival of Das’ son, bringing with him a long-hidden portrait of Flora. As stories unravel and secrets surface, Indian Ink reveals a deeply personal, layered history marked by empire, intimacy and artistic connection.

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Who is in the cast of Indian Ink?

Starring Felicity Kendal stars as Mrs Swan, Ruby Ashbourne Serkis as Flora Crewe, and Gavi Singh Chera  as Nirad Das

Also stars Sagar Arya as Coomaraswami, Mark Carlisle as Resident, Neil D’Souza as Dilip, Tom Durant-Pritchard as David Durance, Aaron Gill as Anish Das, Irvine Iqbal as Rajah / Politician, Evan Milton as Englishman / Eric, Bethany Muir as Englishwoman / Nell, Donald Sage Mackay as Eldon Pike and Sushant Shekhar as Nazrul

Indian Ink at Hampstead Theatre - Full casting announced

Who are the creative team of Indian Ink?

  • Written by Tom Stoppard
  • Directed by Jonathan Kent
  • Set designer Leslie Travers
  • Costume designer Nicky Shaw
  • Lighting designer Peter Mumford
  • Sound designer Christopher Shutt
  • Composer Kuljit Bhamra
  • Assistant director Finlay Glen
  • Casting director Amy Ball

Important Notes

Access performances: Captioned Performance: Tuesday 27 January, 7.30pm; Audio Described Performance: Saturday 31 January, 2.30pm

Themes: References to death and illness.

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 Indian Ink

★★★★ "Felicity Kendal triumphs in this revived classic" - Daily Mail

★★★★ "Felicity Kendal is formidable in emotional epitaph for Tom Stoppard" - The Guardian

★★★★ "It’s Kendal’s night, her wry intonation and timing both comic... and emotional" - What's On Stage

★★★★ "Jonathan Kent's deeply felt production is a wonderful tribute to the late playwright" - London Theatre

Frequently Asked Questions

Indian Ink is playing at the Hampstead Theatre in London
The running time of Indian Ink is 2 hours and 45 minutes (including interval)
The age recommendations for Indian Ink are: 14+
Yes, Indian Ink has matinee performances on the following days: Thursday, Saturday
No, sorry, Indian Ink has now completed its run and is no longer on sale.

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