The Urmetazoan tickets
About The Urmetazoan
‘Your sister’s problem was she got to see how big the universe was. But she thought that made all of us small’
Sisters are strange – a collision of opposites and alignments, pulling and pushing away from each other. Alice and Abigail are no different. Alice got their mother’s looks; Abigail got her sense of humour. Alice has a Nobel Prize for Medicine; Abigail likes to get stoned on the sofa. Abigail is a homebody; Alice is preparing to leave the earth forever on a one-way mission to deep space.
When the sisters rediscover the joy of being in each other's orbit, the concept of a goodbye becomes much harder than either of them anticipated. But the countdown has already started…
A graduate of Hampstead’s Inspire Programme, Alex Rugman is an award-winning writer and co-artistic director of Freight Theare. Previous work includes How To Save A Rock (Pleasance Theatre), Move Fast and Break Things (Camden People’s Theatre) and An Investigation (Peckham Fringe). Anna Ledwich returns to Hampstead, where her previous credits include Bird Grove, The Billionaire Inside Your Head, and the Olivier nominated productions of Dry Powder and Four Minutes Twelve Seconds.
Touch Tour:
- Saturday, 24th October, 7:45pm
Run time
1hr 40min. No interval.
Venue
Categories
Age
Ages 14+.
Start date
18th September, 2026
End date
24th October, 2026
Interesting topic, excellent dialogue, outstanding acting, especially from Meghan Treadway who gives one of the best stage performances I’ve seen this year.
Original piece of work…thought provoking with excellent acting throughout.
A beautiful story with some of the best sets and transitions I have seen this year
The Urmetazoan cast and creative team
By: Alex Rugman
Director: Anna Ledwich
Cast list: Ben Allen, Dorothea Myer-Bennet, Meghan Treadway
Designer: Tomás Palmer
Lighting: Jonathan Chan
Sound: Sarah Spencer
Venue
Directions
Location: Fringe/Off West End
Bus numbers: 46, 113, 187, 268, 603
Night bus numbers: N113
Upcoming performances
Frequently asked questions
Is The Urmetazoan playing in the West End or Off-West End?
The Urmetazoan is Off West End.
How long is The Urmetazoan on for?
Tickets for The Urmetazoan are available through 24 October 2026 — check the calendar for the latest availability.
What are audiences saying about The Urmetazoan?
Audiences have given The Urmetazoan a Show-Score of 86/100 — Excellent, based on 4 audience reviews. Read audience reviews.
Who stars in The Urmetazoan?
The Urmetazoan stars Ben Allen, Dorothea Myer-Bennet, Meghan Treadway.
Who is the director of The Urmetazoan?
Anna Ledwich is the director of The Urmetazoan.
Who is the writer of The Urmetazoan?
The writer of The Urmetazoan is Alex Rugman.
How do you get tickets for The Urmetazoan?
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What is the running time of The Urmetazoan?
The Urmetazoan runs for 1hr 40min. No interval.
Which theatre is The Urmetazoan at?
The Urmetazoan is at London's Hampstead Theatre, which is located at Eton Avenue, London, NW3 3EU.
What is the age recommendation for The Urmetazoan?
Ages 14+.
How much are tickets for The Urmetazoan?
The Urmetazoan tickets start at £16.
What is The Urmetazoan about?
A brilliant debut play about sisters, space travel and saying goodbye.
Alice and Abigail have always been different. Alice has a Nobel Prize for Medicine; Abigail gets stoned on the sofa. Abigail is a homebody; Alice is preparing to leave the earth forever on a one-way mission to deep space…
