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Rock. Rebellion. Raw Emotion. Fifty years ago, David Hare’s trailblazing play set the Royal Court alight; now, Teeth ‘n’ Smiles returns to the Duke of York’s Theatre to burn it all down again.

Making her electrifying West End drama debut as Maggie, Rebecca Lucy Taylor (Self Esteem) embodies the roaring voice of 60s counterculture – a woman spiralling through a single, desperate night of booze, fury, and pure rock ’n’ roll. This isn’t just a revival; it’s an explosion.

Directed by Daniel Raggett, this 50th Anniversary production features a powerhouse cast including Michael Fox (Downton Abbey) and the legendary Phil Daniels (House of the Dragon, Quadrophenia).

The music stops on 6 June 2026. Book your tickets now.

What is Teeth ‘n’ Smiles about?

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.

Why Book?

    • The Star: See Self Esteem follow her acclaimed Cabaret run with a fierce, unmissable performance.
    • The Legacy: It is rarely seen, and never like this. David Hare’s blend of 70s anarchy and biting social commentary returns, reimagined for a 2026 stage.
    • The Music: Features the original score by Nick & Tony Bicât, electrified with new music and lyrics by Rebecca Lucy Taylor.

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★★★★
“Self Esteem brings jagged drama to life”
The Times
★★★★
“The perfect showcase for [Rebecca Lucy Taylor's] warts-and-all honesty”
The Indpendent
★★★★
“Rebecca Lucy Taylor (aka Self Esteem) is electrifying”
London Theatre

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Stars and Creatives

Rebecca Lucy Taylor in Teeth ‘n’ Smiles
Rebecca Lucy Taylor in Teeth ‘n’ Smiles

Who is in the cast of Teeth 'n' Smiles?

  • Maggie: Rebecca Lucy Taylor
  • Arthur: Michael Fox
  • Sarrafian: Phil Daniels
  • Nash: Bill Caple
  • Wilson: Michael Abubakar
  • Smegs: Samuel Jordan
  • Peyote: Jojo Macari
  • Inch: Noah Weatherby
  • Randolph: Joseph Evans
  • Laura: Aysha Kala
  • Snead: Christopher Patrick Nolan
  • Anson: Roman Asde
  • Ensemble: Gregor Milne, Damien James, Levi Heaton, Guy Amos, Daniel Crespin

Who are the creative team of Teeth 'n' Smiles?

  • Playwright: David Hare
  • Director: Daniel Raggett
  • Music by Nick Bicât and lyrics by Tony Bicât
  • Additional music and lyrics:  Rebecca Lucy Taylor.
  • Set design: Chloe Lamford,
  • Costume design: Alex Mullins,
  • Lighting design: Matt Daw,
  • Sound design: Ben and Max Ringham
  • Music supervision by Liam Godwin. Casting director is Bryony Jarvis-Taylor CDG
  • Associate director is George Jibson.

Important Notes

Please note: performances on Wednesday 27 May at 2:30pm & 7.30pm will be filmed for NT Live.

Venue Information

The Tom Stoppard Theatre (formerly the Duke of York's Theatre) , 45 St Martin's Lane, London, WC2N 4BG

Nearest Tube or Train: Leicester Square (Northern line, Piccadilly line), Charing Cross (Northern line, Bakerloo line), Embankment (Northern line, Bakerloo line, District line, Circle line)

Nearest Buses: 14, 19, 22, 24, 29, 38, 40, 176

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Critics' reviews of Teeth 'n' Smiles

★★★★ “Self Esteem brings jagged drama to life” The Times

★★★★ “The perfect showcase for [Rebecca Lucy Taylor's] warts-and-all honesty” The Indpendent

★★★★ “Rebecca Lucy Taylor (aka Self Esteem) is electrifying” London Theatre

★★★★ “[Rebecca Lucy Taylor is] a blazing star who illuminates the stage” What's On Stage

Average Critics' Review Score: 4.0 ★★★★★ ★★★★★ (4)
Also see: Teeth 'n' Smiles Reviews Round-up

Frequently Asked Questions

Teeth 'n' Smiles is playing at the The Tom Stoppard Theatre (formerly the Duke of York's Theatre) in London
The running time of Teeth 'n' Smiles is 2 hours 20 minutes (including interval)
The age recommendations for Teeth 'n' Smiles are: 14+
Yes, Teeth 'n' Smiles has matinee performances on the following days: Wednesday, Saturday

Absolutely, yes. Rebecca Lucy Taylor gives a powerhouse performance in the show, singing a number of songs including some written by her.

No, sorry, Teeth 'n' Smiles has now completed its run and is no longer on sale.

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