Oh, Mary!

About Oh, Mary!

Oh, Mary! at the Trafalgar Theatre is a dark comedy by Cole Escola, directed by Sam Pinkleton, set in the weeks leading up to Abraham Lincoln’s assassination. It follows Mary Todd Lincoln as the play examines her forgotten life and dreams through unrequited yearning, alcoholism and suppressed desires.

The production has received Tony Awards for Best Leading Actor in a Play (Cole Escola) and Best Direction of a Play (Sam Pinkleton). The New York Times described it as one of the best comedies in years.

Running time: 1 hour 20 minutes, with no interval.

Before you book

Age guidance: Ages 14+. Children under 4 are not permitted. Refunds: No exchanges or refunds after purchase. Performance update: Catherine Tate is not performing on Monday 1 June because of a knee injury; Georgie Lagden will play Mary Todd Lincoln and Geri Allen will play Mary’s Chaperone.

Venue

Trafalgar Theatre
14 Whitehall
London SW1A 2DY

Access enquiries: 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. On Monday 1 June, Catherine Tate is not performing due to a knee injury; Georgie Lagden will play Mary Todd Lincoln and Geri Allen will play Mary’s Chaperone.