Grace Pervades

Categories: Play, Critics’ choice, Stars on stage, Drama, True story Audience: Suitable for 12+ yrs Theater name: Theatre Royal Haymarket Find the best seats in the house with the Theatre Royal Haymarket seating plan Theater facilities: Restrooms, bar, cloakroom, merchandise counter, lounge areas, air-conditioned auditorium Theater accessibility: Wheelchair-accessible entrance, step-free access to stalls, accessible restrooms, companion seating, assisted listening devices, staff support for mobility needs Dress code: Smart casual

Leading roles: Ralph Fiennes as Henry Irving, and Miranda Raison as Ellen Terry Playwright: David Hare Director: Jeremy Herrin Set design: Bob Crowley Costume design: Fotini Dimou Lighting design: Peter Mumford Sound design: Elizabeth Purnell Composer: Paul Englishby Movement director: Lucy Cullingford Casting director: Jessica Ronane CDG Associate director: Joe Lichtenstein

This show is suitable for ages 12 years and above. Age suitability recommendations are just suggestions. So, trust your judgment when booking tickets for any show, and enjoy! Access performances: A captioned performance is scheduled on June 9, 2026, at 7:30pm, followed by an audio-described performance on June 2, 2026, at 7:30pm. Most theaters are air-conditioned year-round, so it can get a bit chilly. Bring a light jacket just in case. Q: How much do tickets to the Grace Pervades play in London cost? A: Prices may vary depending on your choice of seats and performance dates. Q: Where is Grace Pervades playing in London? A: The show is playing at the Theatre Royal Haymarket. Q: How long does the performance run? A: The play lasts for about 2 hours and 30 minutes, including one 20-minute interval. Q: What is Grace Pervades about? A: The play explores the artistic and personal partnership between Victorian theatre icons Henry Irving and Ellen Terry, whose work reshaped the British stage. Q: Is the play suitable for children? A: There’s no strict age limit, but the play is recommended for ages 12 years and above. Q: Who were Henry Irving and Ellen Terry? A: Irving was the first knighted actor and a Victorian theatre icon; Terry was England’s most beloved actress, renowned for Shakespearean roles. Q: Why are Henry Irving and Ellen Terry important to theater history? A: Together, they transformed actor-manager theatre, introduced new theatrical standards, revolutionized Shakespearean performance, and became icons of Victorian cultural life.