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  • Venue Southwark Playhouse Elephant, London
  • Performance dates Booking to 2 December 2023
  • Running time 1 hour 40 minutes (including interval)
  • Age guidelines 12+

★★★★ “One of the best rock scores this side of Jesus Christ Superstar” – Stage

True-crime rock musical Lizzie The Musical is the punk rock show about the incredible life of Lizzie Borden, who was accused of murdering her father and stepmother with an axe.

Lizzie, along with her older sister Emma, maid Bridget, and neighbour Alice, bring to life the infamous story supported on stage by an all-female band.

A talented cast includes Lauren Drew (Six The Musical, Legally Blonde, The Voice) as Lizzie Borden, Maiya Quansah-Breed (Six The Musical, Rent) as Alice, Shekinah McFarlane (Six The Musical, Parade, The Voice) as Emma, and Mairi Barclay (Pippin, Mother Goose) as Bridget.

The perfect show for any fan of true crime, horror and musicals!

Lizzie is running at Southwark Playhouse Elephant from 26 October to 2 December 2023.

Lizzie The Musical explores the life of Lizzie Borden, who was accused of murdering her father and stepmother with an axe in the late summer of 1892 in Fall River, Massachusetts. The musical delves into her complex psyche and speculates on the motivations she may have had: loss of inheritance, history of sexual abuse, oppression, and madness.

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Who is in the cast of Lizzie?

The cast includes Lauren Drew as Lizzie Borden, Maiya Quansah-Breed  as Alice, Shekinah McFarlane as Emma, Mairi Barclay as Bridget, and Ayesha Patel as cover Bridget and Emma, and Emma Louise Hoey as cover Lizzie and Alice.

Who are the creative team of Lizzie?

Music by Steven Cheslik-DeMeyer and Alan Stevens Hewitt; Lyrics by Steven Cheslik-DeMeyer and Tim Maner; Book by Tim Maner; Additional Music by Tim Maner; Additional Lyrics by Alan Stevens Hewitt; Based on an original concept by Steven Cheslik-DeMeyer and Tim Maner 

Direction and choreography by William Whelton, set and lighting design by Andrew Exeter, musical supervision by Katy Richardson, associate choreographer Yandass Ndlovu, and casting by Pearson Casting. Orchestrations by Alan Stevens Hewit.

Important Notes

Show Notes:

Contains loud noises, flashing lights, strong language, and references to murder and sexual abuse.

Ages:

Recommended for ages 12+ with parental guidance and 16+ otherwise.

Venue Information

Southwark Playhouse Elephant , Dante Place, 80 Newington Butts, London, SE11 4FL

Nearest Tube or Train: Elephant & Castle

Nearest Buses: 196, 133, 155, 333, 415

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Critics' reviews of Lizzie

★★★★ "A stylish and unquestionably bad-ass fusion of gig and musical... one of the best rock scores this side of Jesus Christ Superstar." - The Stage (Southwark Playhouse Elephant)

★★★★★ "About as close to perfection as you could imagine" - Musical Theatre Review (Hope Mill Theatre Manchester)

Frequently Asked Questions

Lizzie is playing at the Southwark Playhouse Elephant in London
The running time of Lizzie is 1 hour 40 minutes (including interval)
The age recommendations for Lizzie are: 12+
Yes, Lizzie has matinee performances on the following days: Thursday, Saturday
No, sorry, Lizzie has now completed its run and is no longer on sale.

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