Oh, Mary!

About Oh, Mary!

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

The play received Tony Awards for Best Leading Actor in a Play and Best Direction of a Play. The New York Times described it as one of the best comedies in years.

For the London transfer, Mason Alexander Park leads the cast as Mary Todd Lincoln.

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

Before you book

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

Refunds and exchanges: no exchanges or refunds after purchase.

Venue

Trafalgar Theatre, 14 Whitehall, London SW1A 2DY.

For accessibility booking information, email access@trafalgar.global.

Current cast

Mary Todd Lincoln is played by Mason Alexander Park until 18 July, by Cole Escola from 20 July to 15 August, and by Jinkx Monsoon from 17 August to 26 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. Catherine Tate will no longer perform in Oh, Mary! at the Trafalgar Theatre.