The Line of Beauty (play)

The Line of Beauty
World premiere production poster
Written byJack Holden (Adapter)
Based onThe Line of Beauty by Alan Hollinghurst
Directed byMichael Grandage
Date premiered21 October 2025
Place premieredAlmeida 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

  1. ^ The Line of Beauty Review – Hollinghurst's Gatsby-esque Social Satire Is a Class Act. The Guardian. 29 October 2025. Retrieved 20 January 2026.
  2. ^ a b "The Line of Beauty". Almeida Theatre. Retrieved 2025-11-26.
  3. ^ "The Line of Beauty stage adaptation to receive world premiere in London". whatsonstage.com. 2025-05-28. Retrieved 2025-11-26.
  4. ^ "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.