OW Sam Mendes (1983) returns to the National Theatre to direct Ben Power’s English version of Stefano Massini’s hit play.The Lehman Trilogy.

In 1844. three brothers from Bavaria embark upon the American Dream. 163 years later. the fruits of that dream. Lehman Brothers. is rendered bankrupt. causing the largest financial crisis in history.

Simon Russell Beale. Adam Godley and Ben Miles play the Lehman brothers. their sons and grandsons.

The production runs in the National Theatre’s Lyttelton Theatre until Saturday 20 October. Tickets and information can be found and booked here.