In Mrs. President, Mary Lincoln is a woman at war - with her grief, her detractors, and herself. Vilified by an envious elite and accused of treason, she strives to rebuild her public image to win the hearts of the American people. She turns to the world’s first celebrity photographer, Matthew Brady, who helped her husband, Abraham Lincoln, win the presidency. But their partnership unravels into a tense battle for creative control. As Mary fights to tell her story, the play delves into themes of power, identity, female agency, and the cost of representation.

With a richly textured script by acclaimed artist, playwright, and historian John Ransom Phillips, Mrs. President invites audiences into a gripping examination of history’s biases and the human need to define ourselves. Described as “evocative” and “unmissable,” this brand-new London production brings to life an intimate and politically charged portrait of America’s most misunderstood First Lady.

Important Information

£0.50 restoration levy (collected on behalf of the theatre) appears as part of the face value.

Booking Period: 31 January - 16 March 2025

Performance Times: Tuesday - Saturday 7.30pm, Wednesday 2.30pm, Saturday and Sunday 3pm

Running Time: 85 minutes, no interval

Age Restriction: 12 and over

Venue: Charing Cross Theatre, The Arches, Villiers St, London WC2N 6NL