Rory Kinnear and Natalia Osipova to Star in James Graham's 'The Standard of Living' at Theatre Royal Haymarket
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Summary
Rory Kinnear will play economist John Maynard Keynes, and Royal Ballet principal Natalia Osipova will play dancer Lydia Lopokova in the world premiere of James Graham's new play 'The Standard of Living' at London's Theatre Royal Haymarket. The production runs for 12 weeks from September to December 2025, directed by Nicholas Hytner.
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Royal Ballet principal Natalia Osipova, making her West End debut, will star alongside him as ballet dancer Lydia Lopokova.
The production will run for 12 weeks at the Theatre Royal Haymarket in London, with previews beginning Sept. 21, opening night set for Sept. 29 and a final performance on Dec. 12.
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