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Self Esteem's Taylor Connects 'Teeth 'n' Smiles' to Music Industry Struggles

3/23/2026

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Rebecca Lucy Taylor (Self Esteem) says David Hare's Teeth ’n’ Smiles mirrors her experiences in the music industry.
The play, set in 1969, depicts a band's chaotic backstage life and echoes 1970s disillusionment.
Taylor ties the themes to contemporary music issues, criticizing the shift toward TikTok and AI.
Hare calls the play prophetic about punk culture and Taylor admires Maggie.

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Story summary

Rebecca Lucy Taylor (Self Esteem) says David Hare's Teeth ’n’ Smiles mirrors her experiences in the music industry.
The play, set in 1969, depicts a band's chaotic backstage life and echoes 1970s disillusionment.
Taylor ties the themes to contemporary music issues, criticizing the shift toward TikTok and AI.
Hare calls the play prophetic about punk culture and Taylor admires Maggie.