Miriam Grace Edwards (One of the Boys) and Sam Jenkins-Shaw (The King & I) will star in historical drama Mrs President, debuting at Charing Cross Theatre later this month.
Directed by Bronagh Lagan (Cruise), the cast are currently in rehearsals for the play, which will run from January 31 – March 16.
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.
Written by artist, playwright and historian John Ransom Phillips, the production features set and costume designs by Gregor Donnelly, lighting design by Derek Anderson, sound design by Sonum Batra, video design by Matt Powell and production management by Dan Weage.
The associate director and movement director is Sam Rayner. General management is by Katy Lipson and Kristie Winsen for ARIA Entertainment. Mrs President is produced by the Art Pond Foundation.
