The world premiere of Small Hotel, starring Ralph Fiennes, is currently playing at the Theatre Royal Bath from October 3 to 18, 2025. This production is a key highlight of Ralph Fiennes’ season at the venue, showcasing a compelling new play centered on complex characters and intense drama.
Exploring Small Hotel’s Story and Cast
Small Hotel is a newly written play by Rebecca Lenkiewicz, famed for her work on Her Naked Skin, with direction by Holly Race Roughan, known for her staging of A View from the Bridge. The narrative follows Larry, portrayed by Ralph Fiennes, a celebrated television star who faces the collapse of both his career and personal life. The story delves into Larry’s past as he interacts with a vivid group of characters, including his troubled twin brother Richard, his unpredictable ex-lover Marianne, played by Rosalind Eleazar, and his commanding mother Athena, brought to life by Francesca Annis.
The production boasts a talented cast alongside Fiennes and Annis, featuring award-winning and nominated actors such as Francesca Annis, Rosalind Eleazar from Slow Horses, and Olivier Award nominee Rachel Tucker, known for roles in The Great Gatsby and Wicked.
Production Team and Creative Contributors
Behind the scenes, Small Hotel involves a skilled creative team. Award-winning Set Designer Bob Crowley leads the visual aspects, complemented by Costume Designer Loren Elstein and Lighting Designer Sally Ferguson. Composer and Sound Designer Max Pappenheim adds auditory depth, while Movement Director Sarah Fahie ensures dynamic physical storytelling. Additional key contributors include Video Designer Luke Halls, Hair and Make-up Designer Susanna Peretz, Casting Director Amy Ball CDG, Associate Director Emily Ling Williams, Associate Set Designer Rosalind Coombes, and Intimacy Coordinator Haruka Kuroda.
Ralph Fiennes’ Theatre Engagement Beyond Small Hotel
Ralph Fiennes’ involvement at Theatre Royal Bath began in June with the premiere of David Hare’s Grace Pervades. Fiennes starred as the renowned actor-manager Henry Irving beside Miranda Raison as Ellen Terry in this production directed by Jeremy Herrin. Following its run in Bath, Grace Pervades is set to transfer to the Theatre Royal Haymarket in London’s West End from April 2026.
Small Hotel continues the momentum of this theatrical season, running until mid-October 2025, and offers audiences a chance to witness Ralph Fiennes tackling challenging new material with a distinguished company of actors and creators.
