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Award winning musical. Assassins is a twisted celebration of America, "a land where any boy can grow up to kill a president". This show explores the motives of nine individuals who attempt to assassinate American presidents. Through Sondheim's witty lyrics and emotive score, it exposes a sinister underside to the American Dream. Compelling, innovative and yet disturbingly funny, this is one of the most controversial musicals ever written. Running time: 1hr 45mins
Performers Michael Xavier (Booth), Stewart Clarke (Giuseppe Zangara), Harry Morrison (John Hinckley), Jamie Parker (Lee Harvey Oswold/The Balladeer), Carly Bawden (Squeaky Fromme), Simon Lipkin (The Proprietor), Mike McShane (Samuel Byck), Andy Nyman (Charles Guiteau), David Roberts (Leon Czolgosz), Catherine Tate (Sara Jane Moore - not Feb 10-22), Anna Francolini (Sara Jane Moore - from Feb 10-22), Marc Akinfolarin (Bystander), Greg Miller Burns (Bystander), Melle Stewart (Bystander).
Music Stephen Sondheim. Book by John Weidman. Presented by The Chocolate Factory. Director Jamie Lloyd. Design Soutra Gilmour. Lighting Neil Austin. Sound Gregory Clarke.