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Winston Churchill, has just been awarded honorary US citizenship by President John F. Kennedy. In recognition of this unprecedented occasion, The American-Oxford Society has asked the former Prime Minister to address them and discuss what this honor means to him. 

In this often funny, sometimes touching and always engaging one-man-show… veteran British actor David Payne brings Churchill to life onstage. Audiences will be delighted to hear of his exploits during the Boer War, his constant battles with Britain’s fellow politicians, and his special relationship with America and America’s presidents. But most telling of all, Churchill enlightens the audience with intimate and touching details of the two special women in his life—his wife Clementine and Queen Elizabeth. 

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Churchill Starring David Payne

Marcus Performing Arts Center

In this often funny, sometimes touching, and engaging one-man-show, veteran British actor David Payne brings former Prime Minister and famed orator Sir Winston Churchill to life on stage. Be in the room as Churchill, who has been awarded honorary U.S. citizenship by President John F. Kennedy, addresses The American-Oxford Society, and discusses what the honor means to him. Payne’s Churchill enlightens the audience with his exploits during the Boer War, his constant battles with Britain’s fellow politicians, and his special relationship with America and American presidents. Mixing elements of The Crown and The Darkest Hour and including touching details of Churchill’s wife Clementine and Queen Elizabeth II, Payne once again provides an opportunity to spend an intimate evening with one of the greatest historical figures in the world.

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David Payne

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Oct 1, 2026

Churchill Starring David Payne · Marcus Performing Arts Center

5 - 8 Oct, 2023

Churchill starring David Payne · Tennessee Performing Arts Center

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