Rory Kinnear to Star in James Graham's New Play
Originally published Jun 15, 2026
By Naman Ramachandran · Variety
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Key points
- Rory Kinnear will play John Maynard Keynes in James Graham's new play.
- Natalia Osipova will make her West End debut in the production.
- The play will be directed by Nicholas Hytner and produced by Brian and Dayna Lee.
- James Graham is a three-time Olivier Award-winning playwright.
- The play is expected to explore themes of economics and societal change.
Rory Kinnear will portray economist John Maynard Keynes in the world premiere of James Graham's new play, 'The Standard of Living.' The production, set to debut in the West End, will be directed by Nicholas Hytner. Royal Ballet principal Natalia Osipova will make her West End stage debut in the play. Graham, a three-time Olivier Award winner, is known for his work on critically acclaimed plays such as 'This House' and 'The Vote.' Producers Brian and Dayna Lee are overseeing the production, which promises to explore themes of economics and societal change through the lens of Keynes' life and influence.
Read the original story: Variety — by Naman Ramachandran