Mrs President Tickets

Art Pond Foundation is delighted to present Mrs President, an exciting new historical drama about Mary Ann Todd Lincoln. As the wife of legendary Abraham Lincoln, the 16th president of the United States, this fresh new London production is both evocative and unmissable. 

Mrs President the story

Mrs President brings the politically-charged life of the most misunderstood First Lady in America to sparkling life. Mary Lincoln is a woman at war with her own grief over her lost child, the political rivals who hate her, the envious elite and the people who accuse her of treason. As she tries to rebuild her public image the world’s first celebrity photographer, Matthew Brady, agrees to help. But their plans soon unravel in a tense battle to win creative control. As Mary digs in and becomes more determined than ever to tell her story, the play deftly handles themes of power, identity, female agency and the risks involved in letting someone else represent you.

About Mrs President

A wonderfully rich script by acclaimed artist, playwright, and historian John Ransom Phillips delivers a fascinating examination of the bias of history and everyone's need to define ourselves. We imagine Mary Lincoln would be delighted. The production will be directed by Bronagh Lagan who recently working on the productions of Flowers For Mrs Harris and Cruise. 

Mrs President cast and creatives

Mrs President stars Miriam Grace Edwards (One of the Boys, Romeo & Juliet) as Mary Lincoln, and Sam Jenkins-Shaw (The King and I, Twelfth Night) as Mathew Brady.

Written by John Ransom Phillips and Directed by Bronagh Lagan, the Set and Costume Design is by Gregor Donnelly and the Lighting Design by Derek Anderson. The Sound Design comes from Sonum Batra and the Video Design is by Matt Powell. The Production Manager is Dan Weager and the General Management is handled by Katy Lipson and Kristie Winsen for ARIA Entertainment.

Playing at the Charing Cross Theatre from 31 January, Mrs President will invite audiences to explore a gripping examination of history’s biases and the human need to define ourselves. An interesting production to add to your watchlist in 2024!