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Thought-provoking new drama Land of the Free at Southwark Playhouse Borough looks at American politics from a fascinating new angle.

In the lead up to a tumultuous American election this November, the award winning Simple8 examine the present by visiting the past, with a searing new play about John Wilkes Booth, the actor who assassinated a President.

The United States is disunited by politics, power and race. To celebrate the end of Civil War, a victorious Abraham Lincoln goes to the theatre. Not long into the show a man walks in and shoots him. Who was he? Why did he do it? And why does it matter now?

Land of the Free is playing at Southwark Playhouse Borough from 9 October to 9 November 2024.

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Stars and Creatives

Who is in the cast of Land of the Free?

The cast stars Brandon Bassir as John Wilkes Booth; Hannah Emanuel as Keene, Mark Lincoln, Knox, Mudd, Jack; Natalie Law as June, Rathbone, Lucy, Herold; Sara Lessore as Asia, Keckley, Leale, Isabel, Servant, Urquart; Owen Oakeshott as Ford, Junius, Stoddart, Ashmun, Conger, Powell, Garrett; Clara Onyemere as Lincoln, Azerodt, Union Solider, Will; and, Dan Wolff as Hawk, Edwin, Surratt, Union Solider, Boston.

Who are the creative team of Land of the Free?

Written by Sebastian Armesto and Dudley Hinton

Directed by Sebastian Armesto, Set and costume design by Kate Bunce, Lighting design by Chuma Emembolu and music supervision by Hannah Emanuel.

Important Notes

Content warning: This production contains murder and violence, and references to death.

Venue Information

Southwark Playhouse Borough , 77-85 Newington Causeway, London, SE1 6BD

Nearest Tube or Train: Elephant & Castle (Bakerloo line, Northern line)

Nearest Buses: 35, 40, 133, 136, 333, 343, C10, N35, N133, N343

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Land of the Free is playing at the Southwark Playhouse Borough in London
The age recommendations for Land of the Free are: 11+
Yes, Land of the Free has matinee performances on the following days: Tuesday, Saturday
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