Details

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

Cast/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)

Creatives/Company

Music: Stephen Sondheim
Book by: John Weidman
Presented by: The Chocolate Factory
Director: Jamie Lloyd
Design: Soutra Gilmour
Lighting: Neil Austin
Sound: Gregory Clarke