The Habit of Art

Richard Griffiths stars in Alan Bennett's The Habit of Art at the National Theatre.

The Habit of Art at the National Theatre

The Habit of Art follows an imagined meeting between composer Benjamin Britten and his friend, the poet WH Auden.

Alan Bennett's play looks at the desires of two difficult men, and reflects on growing old, on creativity and inspiration, and ultimately on the habit of art.

The Habit of Art Cast

Richard Griffiths plays WH Auden in The Habit of Art.

Griffiths created the role of Hector in Alan Bennett’s The History Boys at the National Theatre, on Broadway and on film.

The show also stars Frances de la Tour, who appeared alongside Griffiths in History Boys.

Benjamin Britten is played by National Theatre Associate Alex Jennings.