Oh, Mary!

About Oh, Mary!

Oh, Mary! at Trafalgar Theatre, London is a dark comedy by Cole Escola, directed by Sam Pinkleton. It follows a miserable, suffocated Mary Todd Lincoln in the weeks leading up to Abraham Lincoln’s assassination, with unrequited yearning, alcoholism and suppressed desires driving the story.

Written as an 80-minute one-act play, it was described by The New York Times as one of the best comedies in years. The production won Tony Awards for Best Leading Actor in a Play (Cole Escola) and Best Direction of a Play (Sam Pinkleton).

The London transfer brings together Mason Alexander Park, Kate O’Donnell, Oliver Stockley, Dino Fetscher and Giles Terera.

Running time: 1 hour 20 minutes with no intermission.

Before you book

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

Mary Todd Lincoln is played by different performers on different dates: Cole Escola from 20th July to 15th August, Jinkx Monsoon from 17th August to 26th September, and Lolly Adefope from 28th September to 5th December. Refunds: no exchanges or refunds after purchase.

Venue

Trafalgar Theatre
14 Whitehall, London SW1A 2DY

Accessibility enquiries: access@trafalgar.global.

Current cast

Mason Alexander Park, 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.