Hampstead Theatre has announced the casting for Matt Hartley’s Deposit, a Hampstead Downstairs Original. Directed by Lisa Spirling, Deposit throws a lively and topical spotlight on ‘Generation Rent’ and the lengths they will go to in order to get that first step on the property ladder.
Deposit is one of three Hampstead Downstairs Originals which will open this spring. Following an initial development run at Hampstead Downstairs, the newly revised Deposit and Alligators will open at Hampstead Theatre and Kiss Me at Trafalgar Studios.
Rachel and Ben want to buy a flat in London. And so do their friends, Melanie and Sam. But what with rent, tax, student loans and bills, it’s impossible to save for a deposit.
So the foursome comes up with a fast-track solution to the problem: live together. Sneakily split the rent and bills on a tiny one bedroom flat for a year. But with paper thin walls and space growing sparser by the day, which will they sacrifice first – the friendship, the relationship or the dream of buying their own property?
The Cast includes:
Ben Addis plays Ben.
Karl Davies plays Sam.
Natalie Dew plays Rachel.
Nicola Kavanagh plays Melanie.
