The Lehman Trilogy Is Returning To The West End For A Limited Time

When Sam Mendes’ production of The Lehman Trilogy originally landed in London back in July 2018, it made a huge splash. Told in three parts, the saga traces 163 years, beginning with a young man in Bavaria dreaming of a new life and ending with the largest financial crisis in history. Ben Miles, Adam Godley and Simon Russell Beale starred as the three title brothers in that first production, as well as London’s second run of the play in the spring of 2019 after a month-long jaunt in New York City.

In January 2023, The Lehman Trilogy returned to London once more, but this time Nigel Lindsay, Michael Balogun and Hadley Freaser were leading the cast. Then over to San Francisco where John Heffernan, Aaron Krohn and Howard W. Overshown starred in the leading roles – and it’s this production that will be returning to London once more next month as part of the production’s international tour. Here’s everything you need to know, plus how to get your hands on tickets.

Aaron Krohn, John Heffernan, Howard W. Overshown in The Lehman Trilogy 2024 © Kevin Berne

The Lehman Trilogy Autumn 2024 Run: Cast, Tickets & More

Sam Mendes’ critically acclaimed, five time Tony Award winning production of The Lehman Trilogy is back for Londoners to enjoy this autumn – for a limited time only, of course. Written by Stefano Massini and adapted by Ben Power, multi award-winning director Sam Mendes has captivated audiences with this production in three rounds of performances – but we’re certain this fourth run will be a sell-out regardless.

What Is The Lehman Trilogy About?

The Lehman Trilogy is an intergenerational story of one family and a company that changed the world, spanning 163 years. The official synopsis is as follows: ‘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.’

John Heffernan, Aaron Krohn, Howard W. Overshown in The Lehman Trilogy 2024 © Kevin Berne

The Cast

Hot off a run in San Francisco, the cast of this run of The Lehman Trilogy is as follows:

• John Heffernan as Henry Lehman
• Howard W. Overshown as Emanuel Lehman
• Aaron Krohn as Mayer Lehman
• Cat Beveridge as Principal Pianist
• Anyssa Neumann as Alternate Pianist
• Valentine Hanson as Understudy Emanuel Lehman
• Leighton Pugh as Understudy Henry Lehman
• Simon Victor as Janitor/Understudy Mayer Lehman
• Ali Berry as Understudy Pianist

The Production

Interested in the behind the scenes? The following talent are bringing The Lehman Trilogy to life:

• Director: Sam Mendes
• Set Design: Es Devlin
• Associate Set Designer: Olukoye Akinkugbe
• Costume Design: Katrina Lindsay
• Video Design: Luke Halls
• Associate Video Designer: Zakk Hein
• Light Design: Jon Clark
• Associate Light Designers: Charlotte Burton & Lucía Sánchez Roldán
• Composer & Sound Design: Nick Powell
• Co-Sound Designer: Dominic Bilkey
• Music Director: Candida Caldicot
• Movement Director: Polly Bennett
• West End Director: Rory McGregor
• Company Voice Work: Charmian Hoare

Howard W. Overshown, Aaron Krohn, John Heffernan in The Lehman Trilogy 2024 © Kevin Berne

When Is The Lehman Trilogy Running?

The Lehman Trilogy will run from 24 September 2024 until 5 January 2025 at London’s Gillian Lynne Theatre (166 Drury Lane, London WC2B 5PW) on Mondays to Saturdays. Performances start at 7pm and run for three hours and 20 minutes, including two intervals, with a 1pm matinee on Saturdays as well as a 7pm performance.

Captioned performances will take place on Monday 28 october at 7pm and Saturday 7 December at 1pm. Audio described performances will take place on Saturday 30 November at 1pm and Friday 3 January at 7pm. There will be a BSL performance on Saturday 16 November at 1pm.

How To Get Tickets

Tickets for the 2024 run of The Lehman Trilogy are on sale now at lwtheatres.co.uk, starting from just £10 per person. The previous 17-week London run of The Lehman Trilogy sold out, so be quick.