Asylum: The Strange Case of Mary Lincoln at the York Theatre at St Peters

York Theatre Company presents Asylum: The Strange Case of Mary Lincoln, book by June Bingham and music and lyrics by Carmel Owen, opening at the York Theatre at St Peters on 14 Sep 2006, following previews from 5 Sep and running through to 1 Oct 2006.

Asylum: The Strange Case of Mary Lincoln: Ten years after the assassination of President Lincoln at Ford�s Theatre, Mary Todd Lincoln faces off against her late husband�s former political allies and her only remaining son as they attempt to have her committed to an asylum for her erratic behavior. Witness the greatest challenge of her life as she fights those she trusted most, the country that once loved her, and the ghosts of a haunted past to keep alive the love that she and her husband shared.

Directed by Fabrizio Melano, Asylum: The Strange Case of Mary Lincoln features Carolann Page (Mary Lincoln), Bertilla Baker, Edwin Cahill, John Jellison, Joy Lynn Matthews and Daniel Spiotta.

Set design by James Morgan, with costumes by Sarah Conly and lighting by Chris Robinson.