Oh, Mary!

About Oh, Mary!

Oh, Mary! at Trafalgar Theatre is an 80-minute one-act dark comedy about Mary Todd Lincoln in the weeks leading up to Abraham Lincoln’s assassination. Written by Cole Escola and directed by Sam Pinkleton, it looks at unrequited yearning, alcoholism and suppressed desires through the life of Mrs Lincoln.

Declared “one of the best comedies in years” by The New York Times, the production received Tony Awards for Best Leading Actor in a Play, for Cole Escola, and Best Direction of a Play, for Sam Pinkleton. For its London transfer, the overview lists 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

Suitable for ages 14 and over. Children under 4 are not permitted. The role of Mary Todd Lincoln will be played by Catherine Tate until 18 July, Cole Escola from 20 July to 15 August, and Jinkx Monsoon from 17 August to 26 September. No exchanges or refunds are available after purchase.

Venue

Trafalgar Theatre
14 Whitehall
London
SW1A 2DY

Accessibility enquiries: access@trafalgar.global.

Current cast

Cast information provided for the London transfer includes 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.