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Jasper Talbot is dancing with his arms held up whilst wearing a white vest. 
Jasper Talbot is dancing with his arms held up whilst wearing a white vest. 

The Line of Beauty

Based on the novel by Alan Hollinghurst, Adapted by Jack Holden, Directed by Michael Grandage

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Tue 21 Oct - Sat 29 Nov 2025

Many performances of The Line of Beauty have limited availability or appear as sold out, but you still might be able to get tickets. Check our ticket guide for tips on securing yours >


I can’t explain it. I can’t explain any of it to you. The line of beauty which led me to him… to here.

London. Summer, 1983.

Nick Guest moves into the grand Notting Hill home of his university friend Toby — and into the dazzling world of Toby’s father Gerald, a newly elected Tory MP, his elegant wife Rachel, and their troubled daughter Cat. From private gardens to country estates, glittering parties to political dinners, Nick is swept up in a world of money, power and privilege. A world that promises everything — and exacts a cost.

As he pursues beauty in all its forms — aesthetic, erotic, aspirational — Nick finds himself caught between the freedoms of desire and the rigid boundaries of class, sexuality and public image in a rapidly changing Britain.

The Line of Beauty is a captivating portrait of Thatcher’s Britain at its most decadent and divisive, based on the Booker Prize-winning novel by “one of the greatest writers of our time” (The GuardianAlan Hollinghurst. Olivier Award nominee Jack Holden’s (Cruise; Kenrex) new adaptation of this poignant book is directed by Tony Award winner Michael Grandage.

Evenings 7.30pm
Matinees 2pm

Content Warnings Recommended for ages 15+. Read more about our production guidance and warnings>

Go behind the scenes

CAST & Creatives

  • Cast

    Headshot of actor Francesca Amewudah-Rivers.
    Francesca Amewudah-Rivers
    Headshot of actor Ellie Bamber.
    Ellie Bamber
    Headshot of actor Doreene Blackstock.
    Doreene Blackstock
    Headshot of actor
    Charles Edwards
    Headshot of actor Arty Froushan.
    Arty Froushan
    Headshot of actor Claudia Harrison.
    Claudia Harrison
    Headshot of actor Matt Mella.
    Matt Mella
    Headshot of actor Hannah Morrish.
    Hannah Morrish
    Headshot of actor Alistair Nwachukwu.
    Alistair Nwachukwu
    Headshot of actor Robert Portal.
    Robert Portal
    Headshot of actor Leo Suter.
    Leo Suter
    Headshot of actor Jasper Talbot.
    Jasper Talbot
  • Creatives

    Alan Hollinghurst

    Original Book Writer

    Jack Holden

    Adapter

    Michael Grandage

    Director

    Christopher Oram

    Set & Costume Designer

    Howard Hudson

    Lighting Designer

    Ben Wright

    Movement & Intimacy Director

    Sophie Holland CDG

    Casting Director

Concessions

All concession tickets are limited and subject to availability. Proof of eligibility is required. Concessions in the final week of performances are only valid on access performances or for Deaf and disabled bookings. More info

Access

Deaf and disabled patrons and a companion can buy discounted tickets by calling the Box Office on 020 7359 4404 or email boxoffice@almeida.co.uk.

25s & Under

£5 tickets will be available to those aged 25 and under for performances from Tue 21 – Mon 27 Oct. Enter code 25UNDER when selecting your seats. £5 Tickets go on sale Wed 1 Oct at 5pm. More info

30s & Under, Over 65s & Unemployed

If you are aged 30 or under, over 65 or are unemployed you can book tickets at a discounted rate. Not applicable on Thursday, Friday, or Saturday.

Islington First

If you live or work in the Islington area you can book best available seats for £27.50 for performances from Tue 21 – Thu 30 Oct, subject to availability. Enter promo code ISFIRST when selecting your seats. Find applicable postcodes here.


Talks & Events

Talkback
After Thu 6 & Tue 18 Nov performances.
A post-show talk with members of the company. Free to same-day ticket holders.

Almeida For Free
Thu 13 Nov 7.30pm
A free performance and festival of events exclusively for those aged 25 and under. Sign up to our emails for Tickets & Events for 16-25s to be notified when tickets are available.


Production Supporters

The Line of Beauty is generously supported by Dianne Roberts and The Charlotte Aitken Trust.

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