The Lehman Trilogy
The Lehman Trilogy
The National Theatre and Neal Street Productions’ The Lehman Trilogy makes a triumphant return to London following an acclaimed season in Los Angeles and a highly lauded run on Broadway, winning 5 Tony Awards® including Best Play. Directed by Academy Award®, Tony Award® and Golden Globe winner Sam Mendes, The Lehman Trilogy features a cast of three playing the Lehman brothers, their sons and grandsons, in an extraordinary feat of story-telling told in three parts on a single evening. Hailed by The New York Times as 'a genuinely epic production', The Lehman Trilogy is the story of a family and a company that changed the world.
Starring Michael Balogun playing Emanuel Lehman, Hadley Fraser playing Mayer Lehman, and Nigel Lindsay playing Henry Lehman.
On a cold September morning in 1844, a young man from Bavaria stands on a New York dockside dreaming of a new life in the new world. He is joined by his two brothers, and an American epic begins. 163 years later, the firm they establish – Lehman Brothers - spectacularly collapses into bankruptcy, triggering the largest financial crisis in history.
- Duration
3hrs 20mins, including two intervals.
- Good To Know
Latecomers will not be permitted entry until the first interval.
Captioned performances Monday 20th February and Saturday 18th March
Additional Details & FAQ
- Access Information
For access information please call the box office on 020 3925 2998
- Cancellation Policy
No refund or exchanges are available after purchase.
- Suitable For Children
None (children under four cannot be admitted)
This production features instances of flashing lights and some video effects that may cause dizziness. There will be instances of total
darkness (lasting 15 seconds) and gunshot sound effects.The production contains moments and themes that some people may find distressing. This includes the non-graphic depiction of a suicide and mentions of suicide. There is also infrequent mention of death, war and slavery.
- Where Do I Go
Gillian Lynne Theatre, Drury Lane
Reviews
Jude Ford
Mar 24, 2023
We saw Lehman Trilogy on Broadway a few years ago and were delighted.This version was every bit as wonderful. Bravo!
Kavita
Mar 21, 2023
This was very clever with one set and many characters. Story was interesting although some of it could have been told in a shortened version. Amazing actors and the insight into where it all began.
Philip
Mar 19, 2023
We thoroughly enjoyed TLT yesterday but found it a little long and felt the first Act could have been slightly shorter. Nevertheless brilliantly acted and a very clever production.
marcelo coelho
Mar 11, 2023
This is a sentimental and shallow history of a family of bankers, perhaps instructive in the first act (when the first Lehmans traded cotton in the 1840s), but cannot explain anything about the 1929 and 2008 crises in the following acts. The text authors simply don't seem to know what they are talking about. As a play, it has no real antagonism between the characters, no discussion of ideas, no criticism. The idea. if there is one, is to sing a 'kaddish' for the old good bankers and speculators of the last two centuries, now substituted by computers. It is a musical --only problem, it is without songs. Good actors, though. Very imaginative direction, for a poor and overextended play.
Jessica
Mar 9, 2023
Creative and witty interpretation brought to life by brilliant performances and inspired set
Hugo
Mar 7, 2023
Actors were really good, story was not a story and the performance had more antisemitic elements in it. Agree with the Guardian critic.
Liz
Mar 4, 2023
Superb! I hung on every word…clever script and amazing acting. The set and the actors movement within it was also dynamic and held one’s attention. Also huge thank you to Holly who took us upstairs via the lift and helped us get drinks…a fab ‘concierge’!’
Oz
Mar 4, 2023
Enjoyed every moment despite my jet lag!!!
M
Mar 3, 2023
Wonderful play!
Koukla
Mar 1, 2023
What a play! Satisfaction on all levels, visually and intellectually. Dazzling performance from these three actors playing so many different characters. I had read the book in its original Italian edition. This is a very faithful rendition of the book’s spirit. Bravissimo and thank you
Suzannah
Feb 25, 2023
What a performance with these 3. Powerful and funny. A good history lesson for me
Armando & Pilar
Feb 12, 2023
It was monumental and an extraordinary account of history lessons!
Liz Cummins
Feb 12, 2023
Entertaining and informative. The three and a half hour play sped by and I truly applaud the talented three-man cast. It was also a fascinating insight into the stock market, which I've never understood.
Jo
Jan 25, 2023
An interesting and thought provoking play about immigrants and the snowball effect of what starts off as resourceful enterprise and snowballs into a self destructive pursuit of wealth encouraged by the American Dream with capitalist values being king. It shows adeptly how these values in the end supersede all else . The Acting is simply superb
Jo
Jan 25, 2023
An interesting and thought provoking play about immigrants and the snowball effect of what starts off as resourceful enterprise and snowballs into a self destructive pursuit of wealth encouraged by the American Dream with capitalist values being king. It shows adeptly how these values in the end supersede all else . The Acting is simply superb
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