Oh, Mary!

About Oh, Mary!

Oh, Mary! at Trafalgar Theatre, London, is Cole Escola’s dark comedy about Mary Todd Lincoln in the weeks leading up to Abraham Lincoln’s assassination. Directed by Sam Pinkleton and starring Mason Alexander Park, it looks at Mary’s unrequited yearning, alcoholism and suppressed desires as the play follows her life and hopes from an unusual comic angle.

The production has been described by The New York Times as “one of the best comedies in years”. It also received Tony Awards for Best Leading Actor in a Play and Best Direction of a Play.

The show runs without an interval, making it a tightly paced one-act play focused on Mary Todd Lincoln’s story.

Running time: 1 hour 20 minutes, no intermission.

Before you book

Age guidance: Ages 14+. Children under 4 are not permitted.

Refunds and exchanges: No exchanges or refunds post purchase.

For the Thursday 4 June performance, Catherine Tate will not be performing. Mary Todd Lincoln will be played by Georgie Lagden and Mary’s Chaperone by Geri Allen.

Venue

Trafalgar Theatre
14 Whitehall
London SW1A 2DY

For access information, email access@trafalgar.global.

Current cast

Mason Alexander Park stars as Mary Todd Lincoln. The cast also includes Kate O’Donnell as Mary’s Chaperone, Oliver Stockley as Mary’s Husband’s Assistant, Dino Fetscher as Mary’s Teacher and Giles Terera as Mary’s Husband.