The Line of Beauty (play)
| The Line of Beauty | |
|---|---|
World premiere production poster | |
| Written by | Jack Holden (Adapter) |
| Based on | The Line of Beauty by Alan Hollinghurst |
| Directed by | Michael Grandage |
| Date premiered | 21 October 2025 |
| Place premiered | Almeida Theatre, London |
The Line of Beauty is a stage adaptation of the book of the same name by Alan Hollinghurst. It was adapted for the stage by Jack Holden. It had its world premiere in 2025 at London's Almeida Theatre. It was directed by Michael Grandage.
Production history
Off-West End (2025)
The production began previews on 21 October 2025 and had its official world premiere on 29 October 2025 at the Almeida Theatre in London.[1] The production was directed by Michael Grandage. It stars Jasper Talbot as Nick Guest, Francessca Amewudah-Rivers as Rosemary Charles, Leo Suter as Toby Fedden, Claudia Harrison as Rachel Fedden, and Charles Edwards as Gerald Fedden.[2][3][4]
Cast and characters
| Character | Off-West End[2] |
|---|---|
| 2025 | |
| Nick Guest | Jasper Talbot |
| Toby Fedden | Leo Suter |
| Rachel Fedden | Claudia Harrison |
| Gerald Fedden | Charles Edwards |
| Rosemary Charles | Francesca Amewudah-Rivers |
| Cat Fedden | Ellie Bamber |
| Leo Charles | Alistair Nwachukwu |
| Mrs. Charles | Doreene Blackstock |
| Wani Ouradi | Arty Froushan |
| Derek 'Badger' Brogan | Robert Portal |
| Peter Mawson/ Ricky |
Matt Mella |
| Penny Kent/ Sophie Tipper |
Hannah Morrish |
References
- ^ The Line of Beauty Review – Hollinghurst's Gatsby-esque Social Satire Is a Class Act. The Guardian. 29 October 2025. Retrieved 20 January 2026.
- ^ a b "The Line of Beauty". Almeida Theatre. Retrieved 2025-11-26.
- ^ "The Line of Beauty stage adaptation to receive world premiere in London". whatsonstage.com. 2025-05-28. Retrieved 2025-11-26.
- ^ "Cast announced for The Line of Beauty at London's Almeida Theatre including Jasper Talbot, Francesca Amewudah-Rivers & Charles Edwards". West End Theatre. 2025-08-19. Retrieved 2025-11-26.