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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 ri 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’. ‘The Lion’, directed by Alex Stenhouse and Sean Daniels, is the first revival of Benjamin Scheuer’s Drama Desk Award-winning autobiographical show, with Max Alexander-Taylor playing the role of Ben. Currently touring in the US. Dates and ticket links: Arizona Theatre Company - Tucson 24/09/2022 - 15/10/2022 - Phoenix 20/10/2022 - 06/11/2022 Cincinnati Playhouse - 12/11/2022 - 04/12/2022 https://cincyplay.com/productions/the-lion
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Danielle Tarento in association with Arizona Theatre Company presents
The Lion
"this is a star-making performance...you almost don't realise just how brilliant Alexander-Taylor is until you're on your feet at the end with tears pouring down your face, roaring your approval"
★★★★★
WhatsOnStage
“a rare and beautiful gem that succeeds on all fronts”
★★★★★
Musical Theatre Review
“a masterclass performance…to make the show both heart-breaking and uplifting at the same time is a remarkable feat”
★★★★★
Broadway Baby
“one would have to have a heart of stone not to be moved by such a charming and captivating performance”
★★★★★
London Theatre 1
“one of the best musical performances of the year…GO!”
★★★★★
Lost In Theatreland
“Alexander-Taylor grabs the audience's attention and has us entranced by every word…enthralling, bursting at the seams with talent and heart-breaking”
★★★★★
Theatre and Other Things
"at the end of the year there will be two types of theatregoer. Those that saw Max Alexander-Taylor in THE LION and those that didn’t. We’re in the lucky half. Join us. You won’t regret it"
★★★★★
Curtain Up Show
"one of the greatest feats of acting I have seen in the theatre in a long time"
★★★★★
All That Dazzles
"charming, understated, but the richly rewarding"
★★★★★
Plays To See
25th May - 25th June
