The Lion

The Lion at the Southwark Playhouse in London

Southwark Playhouse - LON

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.

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  • periode 2022-05-25 - 2022-06-25
  • sted Southwark Playhouse - LON
London

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“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

Important Information: 

Content Warning: contains discussion of death, depression, cancer and cancer treatment

Venue Information: 

Nearest Underground Station: Elephant & Castle (Bakerloo and Northern Lines) : exit via South Bank University Exit & turn left, head up Newington Causeway.

Borough Station:  (Northern line) : Exit & turn right towards Newington Causeway. Located just before the railway bridge.

Nearest Train Station:  Elephant & Castle