Donald, penned by The Lehman Trilogy writer, to have UK premiere

The UK premiere of Donald by Stefano Massini will be staged in Bath this autumn, adapted and directed by Sean Foley.

The play traces the rise of Donald John Trump before his entry into politics, focusing on his work in property development, golf, hotels, media and reality television, and the period leading up to his presidency.

It is due at the Ustinov Studio, Theatre Royal Bath, from Friday 6 November to Saturday 5 December 2026.

Massini is the writer of The Lehman Trilogy, which has been staged internationally and translated into multiple languages. The work received five Tony Awards, including Best Play, and marked the first time an Italian writer won a Tony Award. Donald is his latest stage work to receive a UK premiere, while rehearsals are currently in progress for The Ladies Football Club at Sheffield Crucible.

The production is presented by Theatre Royal Bath Productions and Sustainable Entertainment.