A theatrical tour de force, the individual stories of the nine successful and unsuccessful US presidential assassins are intriguingly woven together in Sondheim's darkly humourous and powerful award-winning musical, which ironically features some of his most compelling and lyrical music. The reverse side of the American dream, Sondheim and Weidman explore the misfits who changed history. Professionally trained cast and live professional band, this production comes from a run at the Chelsea Theatre, London. www.bbtheatrep.co.uk/assassins