Theatre Royal Bath Productions, Len Blavatnik and Danny Cohen for Access Entertainment and Second Half Productions are delighted to announce that Ralph Fiennes and Miranda Raison are to star in a limited West End season of David Hare’s GRACE PERVADES at Theatre Royal Haymarket from April 2026.
The play, directed by Jeremy Herrin, tells the extraordinary story of Henry Irving and Ellen Terry, the greatest stars of the Victorian stage, and Ellen’s troubled and brilliant children - Edith Craig and Edward Gordon Craig – who made their own profound contribution to the development of British theatre.
Alongside Director JeremyHerrin, the creative team includes Set Designer Bob Crowley, Costume Designer Fotini Dimou, Lighting Designer Peter Mumford, Sound Designer Elizabeth Purnell, Composer Paul Englishby, Casting Director Jessica Ronane CDG, Associate Director Joe Lichtenstein, and Movement Director Lucy Cullingford.
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Reviews Summary based on 21 reviews
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Spiritual hours
Well where to start. The acting was as expected superbly believable. The story….takes some thinking so much to take in. I knew nothing about these people. English history told with depth left me with the need to discover so much more about these characters who moved theatre so many years afo
Caroline, 12 May 2026
A quality production
An education of late 19th Century Theatre
John, 11 May 2026
Today’s No-Brainer: don’t miss this one!
There are West End shows, and and then there are realWest End shows. Fiennes and Raison have taken a brand new play by David HARE and established it as a “ keeper”. What a wonderful 2 1/2 hours. The supporting cast were excellent, the scene and costume changes were seamless. It is so much fun to sit in the audience and watch masters create a narrative that one could care about.
Billie Anne, 06 May 2026
A little slow.
I was looking forward to this show. The actors weee excellent but I found the story and a bit choppy.
Patricia, 05 May 2026
Brilliant actors playing…brilliant actors!
If you love the theatre , and the lives of Henry Irving and Ellen Terry interest you, don’t miss this show. Their history is brought to life by an excellent cast, in strong and sympathetic portrayals. Often funny, always touching. We were in cheaper seats, so we brought little binoculars and were glad we did. Hats off to cast and crew!
Leslie, 04 May 2026
Mr Fiennes never disappoints
I am a little bit biased when it comes to Ralph Fiennes, he has been my favourite actor since the first time I saw him in The English Patient.
Despite being Hollywood serious royalty, I think he's best when on hometurf, on a stage. Simply charismatic, he literally fills in the space available.
We need more of him in this kind of role.
Leila, 03 May 2026
An actor's play
Great acting, interesting storyline, based on real theatre people. Love the scene changes.
Elysia, 01 May 2026
Remarkable
The show was fantastic. The story very interesting and Ralph Fiennes was superb.
Ana María, 26 Apr 2026
Great performance to know about Theater.
Great Ralph Fiennes playing his character.Phisically he creates the illusion of Henry Irving on stage.
