Cast Revealed for 'Teeth 'n' Smiles', Including Phil Daniels and Michael Fox

The full ensemble has been unveiled for the highly anticipated 50th-anniversary revival of David Hare’s seminal rock ‘n’ roll play, Teeth 'n' Smiles. Set to ignite the West End this spring, the production brings together a powerhouse cast of stage veterans and rising stars to revisit the gritty, disillusioned world of the 1960s counterculture.

Joining the previously announced Mercury Prize nominee Rebecca Lucy Taylor (better known as Self Esteem) are British acting icon Phil Daniels and Downton Abbey star Michael Fox.

A Rebel Reunion at the Duke of York’s

Directed by Daniel Raggett, the revival marks half a century since the play first "shook the plaster off the ceiling" of the Royal Court Theatre. The story follows Maggie Frisby (Taylor), the ferocious lead singer of a struggling rock band performing at a Cambridge University May Ball in 1969. As the night spirals into a haze of booze, bitterness, and fading dreams, the band must face the wreckage of their youthful rebellion.

The new cast additions bring significant weight to the production:

• Phil Daniels as Sarrafian: The Quadrophenia and House of the Dragon star takes on the role of the band’s cynical, long-suffering manager.

• Michael Fox as Arthur: Known for his roles in Downton Abbey and The Fear of 13, Fox portrays the band's songwriter and Maggie’s former lover.

The Full Company

The production features a sprawling ensemble of talent, reflecting the chaotic energy of a touring rock band:

• Bill Caple as Nash

• Michael Abubakar as Wilson

• Samuel Jordan as Smegs

• Jojo Macari as Peyote

• Noah Weatherby as Inch

• Joseph Evans as Randolph

• Aysha Kala as Laura

The company is completed by Christopher Patrick Nolan, Gregor Milne, Damien James, Levi Heaton, Guy Amos, and Daniel Crespin.

A Fresh Sonic Edge

While the play remains a classic of British drama, this anniversary production promises a modern bite. Rebecca Lucy Taylor, fresh from her acclaimed West End debut as Sally Bowles in Cabaret, has contributed new additional music and lyrics to complement the original score by Nick Bicât and Tony Bicât.

David Hare expressed his excitement for the new staging, stating: "It’s thrilling for me to watch Rebecca Lucy Taylor and a brilliant ensemble revive the play... It’s a perfect moment to see if a new generation responds to that 70s mix of hope, drugs, music, sex, and despair."

Teeth 'n' Smiles will play a strictly limited 12-week season at the Duke of York’s Theatre from March 13 to June 6, 2026, with an official press night scheduled for March 25.

Source - https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/theatre-news/news/cast-revealed-for-teeth-n-smiles-including-phil-daniels-michael-fox

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