Grace Pervades

Legendary star of stage and screen, Ralph Fiennes, stars opposite Miranda Raison (Spooks) in David Hare’s ‘fascinating, absorbing and very funny’ (FT) play, transferring from a sell-out season at Theatre Royal Bath.

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.

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.

‘Ralph Fiennes gives the performance of a true star…focused, luminous, magnetic’ Whatsonstage

‘Ralph Fiennes…mesmerising’ Times

‘Ralph Fiennes triumphs’ Observer

Miranda Raison plays Ellen Terry, the most loved and highest paid actress in England and recruited by Irving to join his renowned company at the Lyceum Theatre.

‘Miranda Raison…a rare marvel’ Observer

‘Miranda Raison…a gorgeous performance’ Financial Times

‘Miranda Raison…exceptional’ Guardian

For Irving the drama was everything. For Terry it was incidental to the richness of her life. Their celebrated partnership – on and off the stage – changed the theatre forever.

Running Time: 2hr 30min + interval

Ages Guidance: 12+