Check out the latest photos and videos of Mrs. President at Charing Cross Theatre in London, starring Keala Settle & Hal Fowler.

Mrs. President is playing at the Charing Cross Theatre in London from 23 January to 8 March 2026.

Written by John Ransom Philips, Mrs. President is billed as a psychological drama about the turbulent inner world, passions and ambitions of Mary Lincoln, America’s First Lady.

The drama stars stage and screen star Keala Settle (The Greatest Showman, Sister Act) as Mary Lincoln and Hal Fowler (Les Mis̩rables, Aspects of Love) as Mathew Brady Рthe forefather of photojournalism and also one of the earliest celebrity/portraiture photographers in American history.

Just in: Take a look at Keala Settle and Hal Fowler in Mrs. President in London. Photos are by Pamela Raith.

The role of Mary Lincoln is a rare non-singing role for Keala Settle, who is currently starring in musical comedy Dracapella at the Park Theatre until 17 January. She is most famous for appearing in major movie The Greatest Showman, which is heading to the stage this year.

Hal Fowler, who was cast in The Who’s original rock musical Tommy, has starred in numerous West End shows including Les Misérables, and Aspects of Love.

Photos: Mrs. President in rehearsals

Also, go behind the scenes of rehearsals for Mrs. President, taken ahead of its West End run.

Mrs. President is 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.

Mrs. President was first staged in London last year, and has been rewritten and reinvented for this new production. Bronagh Lagan (Cruise, Flowers for Mrs Harris) returns to direct the drama.

The new creative team includes set and costume designer Anna Kelsey, lighting designer Derek Anderson, sound designer Eamonn O’Dwyer, video designer Matt Powell, movement and associate director Sam Rayner, production manager Dan Weager, and casting director Jane Deitch. The play is produced by Art Pond Foundation with General Management by Aria Entertainment.

Mrs. President will be the second play about Mary Lincoln to play on the West End stage this year, with Cole Escola’s Tony-winning dark comedy about America’s First Lady, Oh, Mary!, now playing at the Trafalgar Theatre in London.

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Mrs. President is playing at the Charing Cross Theatre in London from 23 January to 8 March 2026.

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UPDATES: First published 6 January 2026; Updated with production photos on 28 January 2026

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Main photo: Mrs President - London (2026). Keala Settle and Hal Fowler. Photo by Pamela Raith

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