Historical drama MRS PRESIDENT to open in London

Emmie Newitt 12 December, 2024, 14:00

With a script by acclaimed artist, playwright,and historian John Ransom Phillips, the play explores the turbulent life of Mary Todd Lincoln.

mrs president charing cross theatre Mrs President at Charing Cross Theatre artwork.

Mrs President will run at the Charing Cross Theatre from next January.

Directed by Bronagh Lagan (Flowers for Mrs Harris), the cast will include Miriam Grace Edwards (One of the Boys) and Sam Jenkins-Shaw (The King and I).

The play will bring to life an intimate and politically charged portrait of America's most misunderstood First Lady. It will take audiences through personal tragedy, the assassination of her husband Abraham Lincoln and her legacy.

The production features set and costume designs by Gregor Donnelly, lighting design by Derek Anderson, sound design by Sonum Batra, video design by Matt Powell and production management by Dan Weager. General management is by Katy Lipson and Kristie Winsen for ARIA Entertainment. Mrs President is produced by the Art Pond Foundation.

Mrs President will play at the Charing Cross Theatre from 31 January until 16 March 2025.

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