THE PHLEBOTOMIST

ELLA ROAD’S debut play about a world where everything hinges on genetic ratings transfers from Hampstead Theatre’s studio to the main stage. Jade Anouka

(pictured) stars as a young hospital phlebotomist who takes blood samples from patients and is torn between highly-rated boyfriend Aaron and low-rated friend Char. Sam Yates directs.

PREVIEWING now, opens Monday, Hampstead Theatre, London NW3 3EU (hampsteadtheatre.com/0207722 9301).