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The heart-warming one man folk musical based on a true story.
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About The Lion

“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

Start date

25th May, 2022

End date

25th June, 2022

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Venue

Southwark Playhouse Borough

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5 Reviews

Dramaturg Will

20 Reviews | 0 Followers
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Absorbing, Must See, Resonant, Riveting, Thought-Provoking

See it if You want to see the greatest guitar playing you'll ever witness, and an intimate and powerful story of the life of an ordinary man like you

Don’t see it if You want to see a big spectacle, or you don't want to feel emotions during a show

Peter the Londoner

Peter the Londoner

74 Reviews | 6 Followers
100
Absorbing, Great Acting, Great Singing, Life-Affirming, Must See

See it if you want to be captivated by Max Alexander-Taylor's phenomenal performance of Benjamin Scheuer's outstanding autobiographical musical.

Don’t see it if you don't like one-man shows.

Helga 3322

4 Reviews | 0 Followers
87
Beautiful, Bright, Delightful, Enchanting, Entertaining

See it if Amazing costume, beautiful music!

Don’t see it if Very expensive.

MarkE

MarkE

516 Reviews | 36 Followers
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Absorbing, Delightful, Great Singing, Profound, Resonant

See it if A wonderful one man show, with great singing and very engaging

Don’t see it if Quite a personal and up close theatrical experience.

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The Lion cast and creative team

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

Venue

Southwark Playhouse Borough

77-85 Newington Causeway, London, United Kingdom, SE1 6BD
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Directions

Station: London Bridge
Location: Fringe/Off West End
Bus numbers: Inner London Crown Court (Stop B): 35, 133, 343, 344
Directions from tube: Borough: Exit & turn right towards Newington Causeway. Located just before the railway bridge. Elephant & Castle: Exit via South Bank University Exit & turn left, head up Newington Causeway.

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