Christine Lahti is now in rehearsals alongside two young co-stars who will appear alongside her in The Smile of Her, a play based on her own autobiography, which is coming to Marylebone Theatre this July.
Funny, furious and achingly personal, this extraordinary work traces a woman’s journey from 1950s suburban America to the heart of a changing world, confronting family mythology, misogyny, ambition, motherhood and the cost of being “a good girl.”
Performed by Lahti herself in a tour-de-force role, The Smile of Her is a bold, deeply human exploration of the stories we inherit, the voices we silence and the fight to reclaim ourselves.
Lahti stars alongside Jesamine-Bleu Gibbas and Isabella Ford, who will be sharing the role of Girl across seven weeks of performances.
Directed by Mêlisa Annis, the production marks Lahti’s first UK stage appearance and the first London presentation of the deeply personal solo work she wrote and performs herself.
Produced by Nina Tassler, Jenny Warburg and Wild Yak, in association with Gloria Steinem, The Smile of Her is directed by Mêlisa Annis and designed by Sarah Beaton, with sound design by David Gregory, lighting design by Matt Haskins and projection design by Matt Powell.
The Smile of Her received its world premiere at Berkshire Theatre Group in July 2023. The production was directed by Robert Egan under the artistic leadership of Kate Maguire.
The show runs at the Marylebone Theatre from Friday, July 10 to Saturday, August 29, 2026.
Tickets here.
Top image: The Smile of Her rehearsals – credit Mark Senior (image supplied)