Oh, Mary!

About Oh, Mary!

Oh, Mary! at Trafalgar Theatre, London, is an 80-minute one-act dark comedy by Cole Escola, directed by Sam Pinkleton. It looks at the weeks leading up to Abraham Lincoln’s assassination through the story of a miserable, suffocated Mary Todd Lincoln, with unrequited yearning, alcoholism and suppressed desires at the centre.

Declared “one of the best comedies in years” by The New York Times, the play received Tony Awards for Best Leading Actor in a Play (Cole Escola) and Best Direction of a Play (Sam Pinkleton).

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

Before you book

Age guidance: Ages 14+ only. Children under 4 are not permitted. Refunds: No exchanges or refunds after purchase.

Venue

Trafalgar Theatre
14 Whitehall, London SW1A 2DY.

For access information, email access@trafalgar.global.

Current cast

For the London transfer, Mason Alexander Park stars as Mary Todd Lincoln. The role of Mary Todd Lincoln will be played by Catherine Tate until 18th July, Cole Escola from 20th July to 15th August, and Jinkx Monsoon from 17th August to 26th September. Kate O'Donnell plays Mary’s Chaperone, Oliver Stockley plays Mary’s Husband’s Assistant, Dino Fetscher plays Mary’s Teacher, and Giles Terera plays Mary’s Husband.