1865. The United States are disunited by politics, power and race. To celebrate the end of Civil War, a victorious Abraham Lincoln goes to the theatre. Not long into the show a man walks in and shoots him. Who was he? Why did he do it? And why does it matter now?
In the lead up to a tumultuous American election this November, the award winning Simple8 examine the present by visiting the past, with a searing new play about John Wilkes Booth, the actor who assassinated a President.
SUBMIT UPDATES
Southwark Playhouse Borough Frequently Asked Questions FAQ
The Massive Tragedy of Madame Bovary (12/5/24-1/11/25)
Southwark Playhouse Borough is at Southwark Playhouse Borough, 77 - 85 Newington Causeway, London SE1 6B, London.
The Massive Tragedy of Madame Bovary (12/5/24-1/11/25)
Julius Caesar (9/6/24-10/5/24)
London Zoo (3/7/24-3/30/24)
Oh What a Lovely War (11/21/23-12/9/23)
Videos
|
Live Forever – The Rise of Oasis
Kings Theatre (1/8 - 1/8) | |
|
NYMT Acting and Musical Theatre Workshop Day
Pavillion Theatre (1/26 - 1/26) | |
|
Kim's Convenience
Northern Stage (4/29 - 5/3) | |
|
NYMT Acting and Musical Theatre Workshop Day
1532 Performing Arts Centre (1/4 - 1/4) | |
|
Play On!
Lyric Hammersmith Theatre (1/28 - 2/22) | |
|
NYMT Acting and Musical Theatre Workshop Day
Royal Birmingham Conservatoire (2/2 - 2/2) | |
|
Handbagged
Queen's Theatre Hornchurch (2/6 - 2/22) | |
| VIEW SHOWS ADD A SHOW | ||
Recommended For You
Get UK Regional's #1 Newsletter
Get the best news & discounts for UK Regional & beyond.
