Actor & activist George Takei ‘lights up the stage’ (Daily Telegraph) in this ‘beautiful, deeply moving’ (Sunday Express) UK premiere of the uplifting Broadway Musical inspired by his true life experience.

Allegiance is the ‘hard to resist’ (The Times) story of the Kimura family and their struggles in the aftermath of the attack on Pearl Harbor.

In this ‘rousing piece of musical theatre’ (WhatsOnStage), Allegiance reveals the courage and loyalty of a family in a time of great injustice as 120,000 Japanese Americans are forced into internment camps; testing the power and resilience of the human spirit in this ‘gripping and surprisingly uplifting’ (AllThatDazzles) musical.

Telly Leung holds the audience ‘spellbound’ (TheatreMonkey) as Sam Kimura, who believes enlisting is the only way to demonstrate his patriotism and win the freedom of his people. His sister Kei - played by the ‘exceptionally talented’ (The Stage) Aynrand Ferrer - sides against him and joins the resistance movement in the camp. Soon the political conflict is mirrored within the family, leading brother and sister down starkly different paths as they are forced to decide where their allegiance lies.

***** ‘Allegiance sets the bar for 2023 theatre ridiculously high’ (All that Dazzles)

With a score by Jay Kuo and a book by Marc Acito, Lorenzo Thione and Jay Kuo, George Takei's Allegiance held its world premiere at San Diego’s Old Globe Theatre in 2012, setting box office records. After a triumphant run on Broadway and a subsequent film seen around the world, Allegiance transfers to London for its European premiere in a newly conceived production directed and choreographed by Tara Overfield Wilkinson, playing at Charing Cross Theatre until 8 April 2023.

Hard to resist
The Times ★★★★

Allegiance sets the bar for 2023 theatre ridiculously high.
All That Dazzles ★★★★★

Rousing, piece of musical theatre
Whats On Stage ★★★★

The Star Trek legend lights up the stage
Telegraph

Mrs President

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Art Pond Foundation presents

MRS PRESIDENT

Written by John Ransom Phillips

Directed by Bronagh Lagan

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.

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "History, feminism, drama. Can't be missed." - Broadway World

CAST

Mary Lincoln: Miriam Grace Edwards

Mathew Brady: Sam Jenkins-Shaw

CREATIVE TEAM

Written by John Ransom-Phillips

Directed by Bronagh Lagan

Movement Director & Associate Director Sam Rayner

Set & Costume Design by Gregor Donnelly

Lighting Design by Derek Anderson

Sound Design by Sonum Batra

Video Design by Matt Powell

Production Management by Dan Weager

General Management by Katy Lipson and Kristie Winsen for ARIA Entertainment

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Under the Arches - Return to The Good Old Days.

Step back in time for this traditional Victorian Music Hall with a unique blend of audience participation, authentic characters and broad comedy.

The New Players’ Theatre are delighted to be back at Charing Cross Theatre which was their home for many years so let us raise the roof and let London reverberate to the glorious sounds of the Music Hall and singing the wonderful songs that are an essential part of our heritage with Maestro Mr Tom Carradine.

A TRULY UNIQUE BRITISH THEATRICAL EXPERIENCE.

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