

Teeth 'N' Smiles
Synopsis
Before the New York Dolls. Before Debbie Harry. Before Kurt Cobain. There was Maggie Frisby. Once the roaring voice of 1960s 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. Over 50 years after David Hare's trailblazing play set the Royal Court Theatre in London alight in 1975, Teeth 'N' Smiles is burning things down all over again. The ship is sinking but the music remains the same. A play with original music starring Rebecca Lucy Taylor (aka Self Esteem), Michael Fox (Downton Abbey), and Phil Daniels (Cock, Quadrophenia). Written by David Hare (Grace Pervades, The Hours, The Reader), and directed by Daniel Raggett (Accidental Death of an Anarchist, Anna X), performed live at The Duke Of York's Theatre in London from March 13 to June 6, 2026.
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Self Esteem - Maggie's Song (From the 'Teeth 'n' Smiles' Soundtrack)
Type: Teaser • Published 2026-05-01
Top Cast
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Maggie
Michael Fox
Arthur
Phil Daniels
Saraffian
Michael Abubakar
Wilson
Roman Asde
Anson
Bill Caple
Nash
Joseph William Evans
Randolph
Damien James
Ensemble
Samuel Jordan
Smegs
Aysha Kala
Laura
Jojo Macari
Peyote
Gregor Milne
Ensemble
Matt Ray Brown
Snead
Noah Weatherby
Inch
Guy Amos
Understudy
Daniel Crespin
Understudy
Levi Heaton
Understudy
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Daniel Raggett
- Screenplay & Story
- David Hare, Tony Bicât
- Original Score
- Nick Bicât
- Original Title
- Teeth 'N' Smiles
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 0m
- Production Studios
- Wessex Grove, Gavin Kalin Productions, National Theatre
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Daniel Raggett
David Hare, Tony Bicât
Nick Bicât
Department Leadership Roster
David Hare
Writer
Daniel Raggett
Director
Alex Mullins
Costume Design
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Frequently Asked Questions About Teeth 'N' Smiles
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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 1960s 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. Over 50 years after David Hare's trailblazing play set the Royal Court Theatre in London alight in 1975, Teeth 'N' Smiles is burning things down all over again. The ship is sinking but the music remains the same. A play with original music starring Rebecca Lucy Taylor (aka Self Esteem), Michael Fox (Downton Abbey), and Phil Daniels (Cock, Quadrophenia). Written by David Hare (Grace Pervades, The Hours, The Reader), and directed by Daniel Raggett (Accidental Death of an Anarchist, Anna X), performed live at The Duke Of York's Theatre in London from March 13 to June 6, 2026.
Who directed Teeth 'N' Smiles?
Teeth 'N' Smiles was directed by Daniel Raggett.
Who stars in Teeth 'N' Smiles?
The principal cast of Teeth 'N' Smiles includes Self Esteem, Michael Fox, Phil Daniels, Michael Abubakar, Roman Asde.
When was Teeth 'N' Smiles released and how long is it?
Teeth 'N' Smiles was released in 2026 with a total runtime of 2h 0m.
Who composed the musical score for Teeth 'N' Smiles?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Teeth 'N' Smiles was composed by Nick Bicât.




















