The Standard of Living
Rory Kinnear stars in James Graham’s bold new West End play
Starting Monday, 21 September 2026
About the Show
Can you put a price on happiness, beauty and love?
Husband to ballerina Lydia Lopokova. Lover to Duncan Grant. Friend to Virginia Woolf. Keynes moves between the corridors of power in Whitehall and the intoxicating freedom of a radical circle of artists, writers and lovers - all determined to live differently.
But as markets crash, old systems crumble and Britain teeters on the edge of chaos, one question begins to consume him: What is a good life?
Can art, love and human connection reshape the future before it's too late? Or is the world too addicted to wealth and power to change?
Alive with music, dance, desire and debate, The Standard of Living is a thrilling, funny and deeply moving portrait of a man who dared to imagine something better.
Key Details
Age restriction
This is recommended for ages 12+Run time
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Frequently Asked Questions
What theatre is The Standard of Living playing at?
The Standard of Living is playing at Theatre Royal Haymarket, the address is Haymarket, London,SW1Y 4HT.
How to get to The Standard of Living?
The closest tube station to The Standard of Living is Charing Cross Underground Station/Piccadilly Circus and the closest train station is Charing Cross.
When is The Standard of Living is playing until?
The Standard of Living is booking until Saturday, 12 December 2026 at the Theatre Royal Haymarket.
What is the age restriction for The Standard of Living?
For The Standard of Living the age recommendation is as follow: This is recommended for ages 12+.
How much does tickets for The Standard of Living cost?
Tickets for The Standard of Living start from £31.
Where can I buy tickets for The Standard of Living?
You can buy tickets for The Standard of Living on this page, by clicking on the "Find the best seat" button above.