Teeth 'n' Smiles

David Hare

Main CharactersMaggie Frisby: The band’s lead singer, a fierce, alcoholic voice of the counterculture who is burning out in a blaze of fury and defiance against the world. Arthur: The band’s songwriter, who struggles to maintain his artistic integrity while watching Maggie and the group disintegrate under the pressure of their failing career. Sarrafian: The band’s cynical, world-weary manager who views the music industry and his clients with a mix of exhaustion and pragmatic detachment.

First Performance: 1975, at Royal Court Theatre, London

A cult classic that shook the plaster off the ceiling of the Royal Court; recently revived for its 50th anniversary.