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About Oh, Mary! Oh, Mary! at Trafalgar Theatre in 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 at its centre. The play received Tony Awards for Best Leading Actor in a Play, for Cole Escola, and Best Direction of a Play, for Sam Pinkleton. The New York Times called it “one of the best comedies in years”. Key facts: 1 hour 20 minutes, with no intermission. Before you book The show is suitable for ages 14+. Children under 4 are not permitted. No exchanges or refunds are available after purchase. Venue Trafalgar Theatre 14 Whitehall, London SW1A 2DY For access information, email access@trafalgar.global. Current cast The role of Mary Todd Lincoln is played by Cole Escola from 20 July to 15 August, Jinkx Monsoon from 17 August to 26 September, and Lolly Adefope from 28 September to 5 December. Other cast information provided lists Mason Alexander Park, Kate O’Donnell, Oliver Stockley, Dino Fetscher and Giles Terera.

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