"Rebecca Lucy Taylor, known as Self Esteem, channels a lot of personal stuff into the role of Maggie Frisby, a minor rock singer, angry, amused and very drunk as her band disintegrates at a 1969 Oxford student ball."
"Teeth 'n' Smiles was inspired by Hare's observations of a washed up Manfred Mann at the playwright's own university ball, but in 2026, the play's point is unclear."
"In 1975, this slightly absurdist drama about an addled rock band limping on through a catastrophic final show was powerful commentary on the end of a '60s dream, but now it struggles to resonate."
Rebecca Lucy Taylor, also known as Self Esteem, makes her acting debut in David Hare's play Teeth 'n' Smiles, portraying Maggie Frisby, a troubled rock singer. Taylor channels personal experiences into her role, delivering a raw and emotional performance. However, the play itself has not aged well, with unclear messages in the current context. Originally a commentary on the end of the '60s dream, it struggles to resonate in a post-punk era, despite Hare's acknowledgment of its dated nature.
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