Full Cast Announced for The Lehman Trilogy at the Gillian Lynne Theatre
The National Theatre and Neal Street Productions have confirmed the full casting for Sam Mendes’ The Lehman Trilogy, returning to the West End for a strictly limited run from 24 September 2024 to 5 January 2025 at the Gillian Lynne Theatre.
Sam Mendes, an Oscar-winning director known for his work on American Beauty, 1917, and the James Bond films Skyfall and Spectre, brings his critically acclaimed production of The Lehman Trilogy back to London. This monumental play, written by Stefano Massini and adapted by Ben Power, spans over 163 years, tracing the rise and fall of the Lehman Brothers — a story that intertwines personal family drama with the catastrophic financial collapse that shaped global history.
This production has toured internationally, including Broadway, and won five Tony Awards®, including Best Play and Best Director. It explores the lives of the Lehman brothers from their humble beginnings to the tragic 2008 financial crash. Don’t miss this epic tale of ambition, family, and capitalism.
The Lehman Trilogy Cast Highlights:
- John Heffernan reprises the role of Henry Lehman, the eldest of the Lehman brothers, known for his critically acclaimed performances in Much Ado About Nothing and Oppenheimer.
- Aaron Krohn takes on the role of Mayer Lehman, with past credits in Sam Mendes’ productions of As You Like It and Cabaret.
- Howard W. Overshown returns as Emanuel Lehman, with previous collaborations with Mendes in Richard III and The Lehman Trilogy at the Ahmanson Theatre in Los Angeles.
The Lehman Trilogy Creative Team:
- Set design by Es Devlin, known for her stunning visual work across theatre and large-scale events.
- Music by Nick Powell and movement direction by Polly Bennett.
Listings Information
Dates: 24 September 2024 – 5 January 2025
Opening Night: 9 October 2024, 7pm
Website: TheLehmanTrilogy.com
Address: Gillian Lynne Theatre
166 Drury Lane
London
WC2B 5PW
Performance Schedule: Mondays – Saturdays at 7pm, with matinees on Saturdays at 1pm*
*schedule may differ during previews and holidays, please see website for details
Assisted Performances:
Captioned Performances: Monday 28 October 7pm & Saturday 7 December 1pm
Audio Described Performances: Saturday 30 November 1pm & Friday 3 January 7pm
BSL Performances: Saturday 16th November 1pm
Tickets: From £20
Box Office: Book via lwtheatres.co.uk / call 020 3925 2998
(lines open Monday to Saturday 10am – 5:30pm)
Or via nationaltheatre.org.uk
(lines open Monday to Saturday 9:30am – 8pm)
Elena Leo is the Arts & Lifestyle Editor of Ikon London Magazine.
