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Step back into the world of Victorian Theatre, where few names shine as brightly as Henry Irving and Ellen Terry, whose partnership changed British Theatre forever. Book Grace Pervades tickets on London Theatre.

Grace Pervades in London is David Hare’s new play, which explores the lives of two real legendary performers from the Victorian era. Academy Award-nominee Ralph Fiennes stars as Henry Irving, the first actor ever to be knighted, and Miranda Raison as Terry, the era’s most adored actress. Their bond is the true heart of this story, but the play also follows the complicated children who would inherit their theatrical legacy, Edith Craig and Edward Gordon Craig. The performance spans over decades as the drama examines themes of love, ambition, and legacy.

Grace Pervades is a play at the Theatre Royal Haymarket following its sell-out premiere at the Theatre Royal Bath. Fiennes and Raison both reprise their roles from the world premiere. Alongside them is a broader cast, including Ruby Ashbourne Serkis and Jordan Metcalfe as Edith and Edward, with Youness Bouzinab, Giulia Innocenti, Tom Kanji, Saskia Strallen, and more. Alongside a formidable cast, the production features a masterful creative team: director Jeremy Herrin, designer Bob Crowley, costume designer Fotini Dimou, and music by Paul Englishby.

This production is intelligent and humorous, shining a light on a very specific time and story while still entertaining its audience with stellar writing and outstanding performances from its cast. Grace Pervades offers a rich night of theatre that explores art, fame, image, and legacy with remarkable balance. Audiences are sure to leave the theatre not only thoroughly entertained, but also feeling they’ve learned a little bit more about the landscape of British acting and how it came to be.