Mrs President
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In Mrs President, Mary Lincoln is a woman at war—with her grief, her detractors, and herself. Vilified by an envious elite and accused of treason, she strives to rebuild her public image to win the hearts of the American people. She turns to the world’s first celebrity photographer, Matthew Brady, who helped her husband, Abraham Lincoln, win the presidency. But their partnership unravels into a tense battle for creative control. As Mary fights to tell her story, the play delves into themes of power, identity, female agency, and the cost of representation.
With a richly textured script by acclaimed artist, playwright, and historian John Ransom Phillips, Mrs President invites audiences into a gripping examination of history’s biases and the human need to define ourselves. This brand new London production brings to life an intimate and politically charged portrait of America’s most misunderstood First Lady.

Closing

16/03/2026

Running Time

1h15, no interval

Genre

Drama

Age & Content

12+

Please Note:

This show contains depictions of, or references to, attempted suicide, racism, slavery, child loss, and mental illness, as well as gunshots and flashing lights.

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