The Lion Tickets

London

Southwark Playhouse

25 May 2022 - 25 Jun 2022

Important information

Contains discussion of death, depression, cancer and cancer treatment

“Every heart is made stronger by scars.”

The Lion is a one-man folk musical telling a true story of survival. With a guitar in hand, Ben confronts his turbulent life’s journey from a rift in his childhood to his own brush with mortality. During 70 minutes of songs, monologues and virtuosic guitar playing, Ben tells an inspiring story of love, loss, despair and hope that reminds us how, even in our darkest moments, music, family and community can help us find our true voice and the strength to ‘Weather the Storm’.

This production is the first revival of Benjamin Scheuer’s Drama Desk Award-winning autobiographical show, with Max Alexander-Taylor playing the role of Ben.

“My single favourite musical of all of last year, whether on Broadway or in London.” The Stage in 2015

Opening date

May 25th, 2022

Closing date

June 25th, 2022

Venue

Southwark Playhouse

Cast and creative

By: Benjamin Scheuer
Director: Alex Stenhouse and Sean Daniels
Cast list: Max Alexander-Taylor
Set: Simon Kenny
Costume: Simon Kenny
Lighting: Emma Chapman
Sound: Andrew Johnson

Latest The Lion News & Features

‘The Lion’ to open at Southwark Playhouse

Benjamin Scheuer’s award-winning show, The Lion, will open in London next month. The Lion begins previews at Southwark Playhouse on 25 May, with an opening night on 27 May and performances to 25 June. The Lion tickets are on sale now. The Lion musical is a one-man 70-minute musical which follows a young man named ben reflect on his troubling childhood. His younger years ultimately inspired his future paths to finding love and hope. The Lion opened in New York in 2014 and won a Drama Desk award...

29 Apr 2022, 09:00