Teeth 'n' Smiles tickets
About Teeth 'n' Smiles
The 50th anniversary revival of David Hare’s rebel play.
Before the New York Dolls. Before Debbie Harry. Before Kurt Cobain. There was Maggie Frisby. Once the roaring voice of 60s counterculture, now broke and disillusioned, a band’s youthful dreams of anarchic rebellion collapse into bitterness. Amidst the wreckage, lead singer Maggie tears through the night fuelled by booze, fury, and a voice that refuses to die. 50 years after David Hare’s trailblazing play set the Royal Court alight, Teeth ’n‘ Smiles is ready to burn things down all over again.
The ship is sinking but the music remains the same. A play with original music starring Rebecca Lucy Taylor (Self Esteem) as Maggie.
12 weeks only Duke of York's Theatre March — June 2026.
Captioned:
- Thursday, 23rd April, 7:30pm
Run time
2hr 20min. Incl. interval.
Age
Ages 14+.
Start date
13th March, 2026
End date
6th June, 2026
Stars on stage
Rebecca Lucy Taylor
Teeth 'n' Smiles cast and creative team
By: David Hare
Songs by: Nick Bicât, Tony Bicât
Director: Daniel Raggett
Cast list:
Rebecca Lucy Taylor
Michael Fox
Phil Daniels
Michael Abubakar
Roman Asde
Bill Caple
Joseph Evans
Damien James
Samuel Jordan
Aysha Kala
Jojo Macari
Gregor Milne
Christopher Patrick Nolan
Noah Weatherby
Venue
Directions
Location: West End
Railway station: Charing Cross
Bus numbers: (Charing Cross Road) 24, 29, 176; (Strand) 6, 9, 11, 13, 15, 23, 87, 91, 139
Night bus numbers: (Charing Cross Road) 24, 176, N5, N20, N29, N41, N279; (Strand) 6, 23, 139, N9, N15, N11, N13, N21, N26, N44, N47, N87, N89, N91, N155, N343, N551
Car park: Chinatown (5mins)
Directions from tube: (5mins) Take Charing Cross Road to St Martin’s Court, head down until the end and then take a right onto St Martin’s Lane until you reach the theatre on your right.
Frequently asked questions
What is Teeth 'n' Smiles about?
First performed at the Royal Court in 1975 starring Helen Mirren, Teeth 'n' Smiles follows Maggie Frisby and her rock band, The Skins, during a chaotic performance at a Cambridge University May Ball at the end of the 1960s. Over the course of one explosive night, the play charts the collapse of youthful idealism as countercultural rebellion collides with privilege, class divisions, and commercial reality.
It’s known for its raw depiction of the death of 1960s idealism, sharp social satire aimed at elite institutions, a powerful, volatile central performance from Maggie and the fusion of theatre and live rock music.
What is the running time of Teeth 'n' Smiles?
Teeth 'n' Smiles runs for 2hr 20min. Incl. interval.
Which theatre is Teeth 'n' Smiles at?
Teeth 'n' Smiles is at London's Duke of York's Theatre, which is located at 104 St Martin's Lane, London, WC2N 4BG.
How much are tickets for Teeth 'n' Smiles?
Teeth 'n' Smiles tickets start at £28.
What is the age recommendation for Teeth 'n' Smiles?
Ages 14+.
How do you get tickets for Teeth 'n' Smiles?
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