The singer, known as Self as Self Esteem, will star in the revival of the play heading to the West End next spring.
It has been announced that a revival of David Hare’s Teeth ‘N’ Smiles will take place in the West End next year, running at the Duke of York’s Theatre from March 2026 (full dates have yet to be confirmed).
With tickets to go on sale next month, it has also been confirmed that Rebecca Lucy Taylor aka Self Esteen will star in the production directed by Daniel Raggett.
Talking about the news, Rebecca Lucy Taylor said: “I’m deeply honoured to be bringing Teeth ‘n’ Smiles back for its 50th anniversary. I love to challenge myself in new forms and I can’t wait to slap you round the face with Maggie. I am a huge fan of Daniel and David’s work, and the chance to collaborate with them on such a landmark production is something I am insanely excited about.”
She returns to the West End stage following her performance as Sally Bowles in the multiple Olivier Award-winning Cabaret at the Kit Kat Club in London’s West End.
Further casting and creative team has yet to be announced.
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.50 years after David Hare’s trailblazing play set The Royal Court alight, TEETH ‘N’ SMILES is ready to burn things down all over again.
David Hare said today “I can’t think of anything more exciting than watching Rebecca Lucy Taylor and Dan Raggett strip the varnish off my old 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 features music by Nick Bicât and lyrics by Tony Bicât, with new additional music and lyrics by Rebecca Lucy Taylor.