The Standard Of Living
Warnings: Not suitable for those aged under 12.
Press Night: 29th September 2026
Audio described performance: 11th November 2026 at 7pm
Economist John Maynard Keynes was married to ballerina Lydia Lopokova. A member of the Bloomsbury Group, he lead a louche lifestyle.
With the economy in trouble, Keynes must consider what constitutes a good life.
James “Punch, Dear England” Graham’s new play is directed by Nicholas Hytner.
Rory Kinnear and Natalia Osipova star. Casting details are given for information only. Theatremonkey.com cannot be responsible for the non-appearance of any performer.
Natalia Osipova will not appear at any performances on 16th, 21st, 22nd, 26th October 2026 and 4th and 5th November 2026. If you want to see her on those dates, try the Royal Ballet at Covent Garden, notes the monkey.
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| Run Time: | 2 hours 30 minutes, including one interval |
| Monday: | 7pm |
| Tuesday: | 7pm |
| Wednesday: | 7pm |
| Thursday: | 2.30pm, 7.30pm |
| Friday: | 7.30pm |
| Saturday: | 2.30pm, 7.30pm |
| Sunday: | X |
Notes:
29th September 2026 at 7pm
First 2.30pm performance is on 26th September 2026
Venue Box Office & Current Prices
020 7930 8800Venue box office details and show price charts are available on the Theatre Royal, Haymarket page.
LoveTheatre.com
Lovetheatre.com. Charge around 10% booking fee per ticket. They are owned by Ambassador Theatre Group (ATG) and often have good deals on shows at ATG venues.
See Tickets
See Tickets. Charge around 10% booking fee per ticket, plus £2.75 per booking (not per ticket) postal charge. They are owned by ticketing group Eventim.
Ticketmaster
Ticketmaster.co.uk. Charge around 8% to 10% booking fee per ticket. Handling fees may also be added. This is the largest ticketing agency worldwide.
TodayTix
TodayTix. Charge between 10% and 20% booking fee per ticket. Discounts are often available as this is a large global ticketing company with this specific aim.
London Theatre Direct
Londontheatredirect.com. Charge between 10% and 25% booking fee per ticket. Discounts are frequently available. Part of Trafalgar Theatre Group, known for customer service and unique offers.
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Notes: Those aged under 30 will be able to purchase a selection of tickets priced £25 each. Visit standardoflivingplay.com for details.
Address: 18 Suffolk Street, London, SW1Y 4HT
Box Office: 020 7930 8800
More details: Seats to buy or avoid at this venue plus travel information and other details can be found on the Theatre Royal, Haymarket page
