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.

Description supplied by the event organiser.