About Oh, Mary!

Oh, Mary! at Trafalgar Theatre, London, is an 80-minute one-act 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.

The play looks at unrequited yearning, alcoholism and suppressed desires through Mary’s perspective. It received Tony Awards for Best Leading Actor in a Play, won by Cole Escola, and Best Direction of a Play, won by Sam Pinkleton.

For the London transfer, Mary Todd Lincoln is played by 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.

Key facts: Running time 1 hour 20 minutes, with no intermission.

Before you book

Suitable for ages 14 and over. Children under 4 are not permitted.

No exchanges or refunds are available after purchase.

Venue

Trafalgar Theatre

14 Whitehall, London SW1A 2DY

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

Current cast

The supporting cast includes 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.