Mrs President Tickets

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Venue Charing Cross Theatre, London
Performance dates Booking to 8 March 2026
Running time 90 minutes (no interval)
Age guidelines 12+

Book Mrs President tickets at Charing Cross Theatre London

Mrs President is a new psychological drama playing at London’s Charing Cross Theatre, offering an intimate re-examination of one of history’s most misunderstood figures.

Keala Settle (The Greatest Showman) stars as Mary Lincoln, opposite Hal Fowler (Les Misérables) as photographer Mathew Brady. Together, they expose the personal cost of public life and the forces that shape history.

Written by acclaimed artist, playwright, and historian John Ransom Phillips, the production examines how identity, grief, and reputation are shaped under intense scrutiny. Rather than retelling familiar events, Mrs President focuses on the quieter, more revealing moments behind the headlines.

Completely reworked for this new London production, the play presents a politically charged yet deeply human portrait that feels both rooted in history and relevant today.

Mrs President runs at Charing Cross Theatre from 23 January to 8 March 2026.

This gripping psychological drama that uncovers the turbulent inner world and the passions and ambitions of Mary Lincoln, America’s First Lady.

Set in the aftermath of 1865 and following the assassination of her husband, Mary is a woman under siege, suffering from immense grief, struggling with her mental health, vilified by society and in the media. She seeks out Brady to help her redefine her public image, a mission which ultimately results in a journey of self-discovery.

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