Play · Off-West End
Dogstar
A darkly comic new play by Daisy Hall, whose earlier play Bellringers was a sell-out in 2024. It is a world premiere in Hampstead Downstairs. The crew of the whaling ship Dogstar have been icebound for months in polar waters, and their catches are dwindling. As men on board mysteriously fall ill, tension rises and blame spreads, with mutiny and strange heavenly visions on the horizon.
Lucy Morrison directs. The cast includes Justin Edwards, Abdul Jalloh and Adam Rojko Vega. The theatre lists content warnings for death, illness, strong language and sudden loud noises.
Buying advice
How to book
Dogstar is at the Hampstead Theatre, with seats from £10 to £35. Preview performances start at £10, and peak and off-peak prices are close.
Ways to pay less
The best value is a preview performance from £10, so book for one of those if you can. Otherwise, peak and off-peak prices are close, so choose the date that suits you rather than the one that saves a few pounds. Don't wait for last-minute deals, as there aren't any. Under-30s and students pay from £10, and groups get the biggest reduction with one free ticket for every nine purchased.
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- Young
£10 tickets for under-30s and students. A limited number are available per performance; collect at the box office on the day with photo ID.
Seniors (60+) matinee tickets from £18 — Seniors (ages 60+) can get tickets for £18 or £21 for matinee performances only.
- Group
For every nine full-price tickets you buy, the tenth is free.
Free Access Scheme members get discounted rates for themselves and a companion, at the Access Concession price for any production, applied at checkout. Register with the form on the page, or call the Box Office on 020 7722 9301.
Pricing
+0% peak surcharge (mid-range seats)Peak
Weekends & holidays| Area | Top | Bottom |
|---|---|---|
| Premium | £35 | £35 |
| Mid-range | £28 | £21 |
| Budget | £18 | £10 |
Off-peak
Mid-week| Area | Top | Bottom |
|---|---|---|
| Premium | £35 | £35 |
| Mid-range | £28 | £21 |
| Budget | £18 | £10 |
Prices are taken from the show's official website and are a guide only — they change without notice.
Where to sit
It plays in Hampstead Downstairs, the theatre's small studio rather than the main house, so every seat is close to the action.
The Hampstead Theatre's own seating guide, level by level, is below.
Critics
What the critics said
Reviews of this production at Hampstead Theatre · Opened 9 November 2026
2 reviews, 2 with star ratings · an average appears once five outlets have given stars
London Theatre
Cheryl Markosky · Read the review at London Theatre“this unpredictable voyage is both witty and startlingly surreal”
The Reviews Hub
Richard Maguire · Read the review at The Reviews Hub
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Thinking of going with a group?
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