Project Draughtsperson

On a cold September morning in 1844, a young man from Bavaria stands on a New York Dockside dreaming of a new life in the new world. He is joined by his two brothers, and an American epic begins.

163 years later, the firm they establish – Lehman Brothers – spectacularly collapses into bankruptcy, triggering the largest financial crisis in history.

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Written by Stefano Massini

Adapted by Ben Power

Directed by  Sam Mendes 

Set design by Es Devlin

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Tony awards for best play, best director of a play. best actor in a play, best set design in a play, best lighting in a play