Hampstead Theatre

After 30 years, Tom Stoppard's witty, satirical play about how art can overcome cultural barriers is returning to London in this sparkling new revival starring Felicity Kendal, who originated the role of free-spirited poet Flora Crewe and now returns to play Mrs Swan. Jonathan Kent (House of Games, Double Feature, The Forest) directs this revival of one of Stoppard's most rarely performed plays, a story about passion, empire, and memory.

Directed by Anna Ledwich and written by Alexi Kaye Campbell, Bird Grove is the story of Mary Ann Evans, who will one day become the great British novelist George Eliot. Set in 1841, Mary Ann and her father clash over her marriage prospects, her dream of becoming an author, and her increasingly progressive ideas on self-determination and freedom. Don't miss this witty, moving, and clever portrait of a great writer on the cusp of adulthood, and a story about finding your voice while reconciling familial bonds and differences.

Stanley Tucci makes his London directorial debut with Richard Nelson's witty, poignant exploration of a pivotal moment in history. In the days leading up to World War II, King George VI and President Roosevelt meet at the latter's country home along with their wives, leading to a weekend full of negotiations, culture clash, and spilled secrets. Don't miss this clever and richly observed history play that brings together the personal and the political.

David Lindsay-Abaire and Jeanine Tesori's Tony Award-winning new and original musical tells the story of Kimberly, whose rare disease causes her to age at four times the normal rate. This funny, heartwarming story of a teenage girl who looks like a seventy-year-old woman has delighted and enchanted Broadway audiences with its unique story and unforgettable soundtrack, and now it's transferring to London. Don't miss this quirky coming of age story with a twist.