Assassins

“Murder is a tawdry little crime. But when a president gets killed… he gets assassinated.”

Welcome to Americon – a twisted convention of history’s most notorious names. From John Wilkes Booth to Lee Harvey Oswald, the assassins who killed – or tried to kill – America’s presidents gather in one surreal, darkly comic musical to take their shot at infamy.

Stephen Sondheim and John Weidman’s Assassins is a bold, satirical, fiercely funny journey through the dark side of the American dream, exploring the fractured psyche of a nation obsessed with power, celebrity and the myth of the self-made man.

In this nightmarish roller coaster, assassins from across the ages meet and inspire each other to harrowing acts. Time bends, motives collide and forgotten voices demand to be heard – by any means necessary.

A multiple award-winning theatrical tour-de-force, Assassins brings Sondheim's signature blend of intelligent lyrics and beautiful music to this timely reimagining of one of the most controversial musicals ever written.

Take your seat. Take your shot.

Assassins plays at the Bridewell Theatre from 23-27 September 2024.

Content warnings: The show includes scenes of and references to violence, including guns and gunshots, death, suicide, strong language and adult content. The production also includes a single use of strong racially discriminatory language. All guns used during this performance are replicas which are inoperable. All gunshot sound effects are pre-recorded. Recommended for ages 15+.

Assassins
Music and Lyrics by Stephen Sondheim
Book by John Weidman

Assassins is based on an idea by Charles Gilbert, Jr.
Playwrights Horizons, Inc. - New York City produced Assassins Off-Broadway in 1990
Orchestrations by Michael Starobin

This amateur production is presented by arrangement with Music Theatre International. All authorised performance materials are also supplied by MTI www.mtishows.co.uk