Mrs President Tickets

Mary Lincoln’s Legacy: Tickets for Mrs President

Brand new historical drama Mrs Lincoln at Charing Cross Theatre tells the previously untold story of Mary Todd Lincoln - the wife of Abraham Lincoln, 16th President of the United States - as she struggles for agency in a male-dominated world. This powerful debut play by historian John Ransom Phillips takes a look at an often misunderstood political figure as you’ve never seen her before, exploring Mary’s volatile life, her tragic losses and grief, and her legacy as First Lady - you won’t want to miss it.

What is the play Mrs President about?

Mrs President tells the story of First Lady Mary Todd Lincoln as she struggles with her grief following the loss of her children and the assassination of her husband; with her mental health; and against the envious detractors who are determined to smear her with accusations of treason. In an attempt to rebuild her fractured reputation and win back the hearts of the American public, Mary turns to Matthew Brady - one of the world’s first celebrity photographers - a man who previously helped her husband in his presidential campaign. But what begins as a collaborative partnership soon spirals into a battle for creative control, as Mary fights to tell her story and take control of her image in a world that is determined to silence women. This powerful new play gives a voice to a resilient and determined woman oft-maligned by history, as she navigates a turbulent life.

Who are the cast and creatives of Mrs President?

Miriam Grace Edwards (Mademoiselle F, Romeo & Juliet) stars as Mary Lincoln, opposite Sam Jenkins-Shaw (The King and I, Jane Eyre) as Matthew Brady. Mrs President is written by artist and historian John Ransom Phillips, marking his debut as a playwright, with direction by Olivier Award nominee Bronagh Lagan (Cruise, Flowers for Mrs. Harris). Set and costume design is by Gregor Donnelly (Animal), with sound design by Sonum Batra (The Railway Children), lighting design by Derek Anderson (Company) and video design by Matt Powell (The Elixir of Love).

Book Tickets for Mrs President at Charing Cross Theatre Now!

Mrs President delves into the little-known life of a woman often silenced and misinterpreted by history, allowing her to write her own story at last - so don’t miss the premiere of this thrilling new historical drama at the Charing Cross Theatre!