Mrs President tickets
About Mrs President
Don’t miss Kaela Settle (The Greatest Showman) in a rare non-singing role in Mrs President at Charing Cross Theatre. Book Mrs President tickets on TodayTix.
Starring alongside Settle is Hal Fowler, known for a variety of stage roles, including The Light Princess and London Road at the National Theatre and the Dear Evan Hansen international tour.
In Mrs President, be transported back in time, meeting Mary Lincoln, the wife of the 16th American President, Abraham Lincoln. Mary is overwhelmed by grief following the assassination of her husband and the loss of multiple children. She’s also completely alone, shunned by society and accused of treason. In the face of all the loss, she vows to reclaim her story with the help of the first-ever celebrity photographer, Mathew Brady. As the two collaborate throughout various portrait sessions a struggle for authorship and control emerges.
Run time
1hr 30min. No Interval.
Categories
Age
Ages 12+.
Start date
23rd January, 2026
End date
8th March, 2026
Mrs President cast and creative team
By: John Ransom Phillips
Director: Bronagh Lagan
Cast list: Keala Settle
Sets: Anna Kelsey
Costumes: Anna Kelsey
Lighting: Derek Anderson
Sound: Eamonn O'Dwyer
Venue
Directions
Location: West End
Railway station: Charing Cross
Bus numbers: (Trafalgar Square / Charing Cross Station Stop K) 11, 87, 91
More information about Mrs President
Mrs President is a play by historian and playwright John Ransom Phillips. The production first premiered in 2024 at Charing Cross Theatre before it was workshopped in New York. Now, it returns to Charing Cross Theatre, reimagined with greater depth than before.
Mrs President in London boasts a formidable creative team, including director Bronagh Lagan, set designer Anna Kelsey, projections by Matt Powell, and lighting design by Derek Anderson.
As the WhatsOnStage review said, “The design elements are the production’s strengths. Anna Kelsey’s set features a large golden picture frame, perfectly matching the context of the play. The historically accurate period pieces include elegant, hooped dresses for Mary, while the set is a plain photography studio with wooden furniture and portraits on the wall.”
What to watch for
- Mary Lincoln is best recognized today by the photos that real-life Mathew Brady took of her.
- There are two shows about Mary Lincoln in London—Oh, Mary! and Mrs President.
- Mary Lincoln had four sons, and only one survived past the age of 18.
- Playwright John Ransom Phillips is an artist who works in a variety of mediums, from filmmaking to painting and, of course, playwriting.
Frequently asked questions
What is Mrs President about?
Don’t miss Kaela Settle (The Greatest Showman) in a rare non-singing role in Mrs President at Charing Cross Theatre. The play tells the story of Mary Lincoln, drowning in grief and shunned by her community, attempting to reclaim her story through a series of portrait sessions.
Which theatre is Mrs President at?
Mrs President is at London's Charing Cross Theatre, which is located at The Arches, Villiers Street, London, WC2N 6NL.
How do you get tickets for Mrs President?
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What is the running time of Mrs President?
Mrs President runs for 1hr 30min. No Interval.
What is the age recommendation for Mrs President?
Ages 12+.
Who wrote Mrs President?
John Ransom Phillips wrote the play.
Who directed Mrs President?
Bronagh Lagan directs the show.
Is Mrs President appropriate for kids?
This drama is best for children ages 12 and above. It references racism, child loss, slavery, mental illness, and attempted suicide.
Is Mrs President good?
Mrs President is a moving tale of a woman struggling with grief and striving to reclaim her story after society had shunned her. Kaela Settle, in a rare non-singing role, provides incredible depth and emotion to the character.
