‘The Lehman Trilogy’ announces new West End cast

There’s a new trio of Lehman brothers.

Sophie Thomas
Sophie Thomas

Find out who will play the Lehman brothers in The Lehman Trilogy next year. The Lehman Trilogy begins previews at the Gillian Lynne Theatre from 24 January, ahead of an opening night on 8 February, and performances to 20 May. Book The Lehman Trilogy tickets on London Theatre.

Michael Balogun will play Emanuel Lehman, Hadley Fraser will play Mayer Lehman, and Nigel Lindsay will play Henry Lehman. All three cast members take over the roles in London, previously played by Simon Russell Beale, Adam Godley, and Ben Miles.

Yshani Perinpanayagam serves as The Lehman Trilogy pianist. Ravi Aujla, Will Harrison-Wallace, Leighton Pugh, and Erika Gundesen are the company understudies.

Stefano Massini’s play charts the formation of the Lehman Brothers bank. Throughout the three hours and 20-minute play, a trio of actors recount the 163 years of banking history and its eventual global collapse. Here's why you need to see The Lehman Trilogy in London.

The Lehman Trilogy won five Tony Awards, including Best New Play and Best Director for Sam Mendes.

The creative team includes set designer Es Devlin, costume designer Katrina Lindsay; lighting designer Jon Clark, composer and sound designer Nick Powell. Find out more about The Lehman Trilogy creative team.

Who is in The Lehman Trilogy in London?

The Lehman Trilogy stars three actors who play the Lehman brothers. Michael Balogun will play Emanuel Lehman, Hadley Fraser will play Mayer Lehman, and Nigel Lindsay will play Henry Lehman.

The Lehman Trilogy is at the Gillian Lynne Theatre.

Book The Lehman Trilogy tickets on London Theatre.

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Photo credit: The Lehman Trilogy cast (Photo by Helen Murray)

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