Ohio Tickets
About Ohio
Don’t miss this fierce indie-folk musical, Ohio, as it graces the London stage for the very first time. Book Ohio tickets on TodayTix.
Ohio in London is a powerful and moving autobiographical musical that was created by Abigail and Shaun Bengson, an Obie award-winning duo best known for their jovial musicality.
Through folksy indie music and deeply heartfelt storytelling, the Bengsons confront incredibly difficult questions pertaining to the nature of life, love, and mortality. When Shaun faces acute degenerative hearing loss, the couple responds as they do best — through song, humour, and the radical choice to embrace joy.
Directed by Caitlin Sullivan, Ohio is an intimate musical event that promises to celebrate life with resilience. This show is also produced by Francesca Moody, best known for her work on Fleabag and Baby Reindeer.
Having premiered at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe to critical acclaim, you do not want to miss its London debut this autumn.
Run time
1hr 15min. No Interval.
Venue
Categories
Age
Ages 14+.
Start date
30th September, 2025
End date
24th October, 2025
Ohio cast and creative team
Written & Performed By: The Bengsons
Director: Caitlin Sullivan
Venue
The Maria Theatre
Directions
You'll find the Young Vic in the South Bank area of London, a short walk from the Tate Modern, the National Theatre and the river Thames. We are a five-minute stroll from Waterloo, Waterloo East or Southwark stations.
The easiest (and greenest!) way to get to the Young Vic is to use public transport. To plan your journey on public transport, visit TfL's journey planner or call 020 7222 1234 (Textphone 020 7918 3015). For information on what TfL have in place to make your journey safe, click here.
🚇 Tube Waterloo station is on the Bakerloo, Jubilee, Northern and Waterloo & City lines. Southwark station is on the Jubilee line.
🚂 Rail Waterloo and Waterloo East. Charing Cross and London Bridge stations are one stop away by Tube.
🚲 Bike There are cycle racks in front of the building. There are also Transport for London Cycle Hire docking points at Waterloo and Southwark stations a short walk away, click here to find one. Visit the TFL website to plan your cycle route.
👣 On Foot It's easy to walk here from most areas of Central London. Plan your walking route with TfL.
🚘 Car The nearest car parks are National Car Park Ltd on Upper Ground, Coin Street and Waterloo station.
We are in London's congestion zone, which means you will likely incur a charge if you drive into central London. For the latest information, visit www.cclondon.com.
More information about Ohio
Ohio is part musical and part confession, a theatrical experience unlike anything you've experienced before. Inspired entirely by their son's innocent question, one that we have all asked ourselves – "what happens when we die?" – Abigail and Shaun Bengson transformed one of their greatest losses into music, inviting audiences to experience their loss with them through a lens of joy and humour.
This show uses creative staging and includes captioning that reflects Shaun's new experience of sound, allowing the audience to share in their heartbreak and the evolution of their craft. Using the gift of sound, Ohio is a musical that expertly navigates grief with laughter.
As The Guardian said, "The pair create the atmosphere of holding our hands throughout, with angelic, ululating folk song accompanying the thoughtful ways they see and explain life. Their story serves as both a formal introduction to them as a couple as well as a deeply spiritual meditation on the world we live in."
What to watch for:
- One of the show's producers, Francesca Moody, also produced Fleabag, which was originally a stage play that only later became a television show.
- The Bengsons have presented work internationally at venues in NYC, Massachusetts, and Johannesburg.
- The Bengsons are recipients of the Jonathon Larson Grant as well as the Richard Rodgers Award.
- Abigail Bengson appeared on HBO's High Maintenance.
Frequently asked questions
What is Ohio about?
Don’t miss this indie-folk musical, Ohio, as it graces the London stage for the very first time since debuting in Edinburgh. This musical brings to life the experience of choosing joy even in the face of great loss.
Where is Ohio playing?
Ohio is playing at The Maria Theatre. The theatre is located at 66 The Cut, London, SE1 8LZ.
How long is Ohio?
The running time of Ohio is 1hr 15min. No Interval.
How do you book tickets for Ohio?
Book tickets for Ohio on TodayTix.
What's the age requirement for Ohio?
The recommended age for Ohio is Ages 14+..
How much do tickets cost for Ohio?
Tickets for Ohio start at £31.
Who wrote Ohio?
The book, lyrics, and music are by the Bengsons.
Who directed Ohio?
Caitlin Sullivan is the musical’s director.
Is Ohio appropriate for kids?
This musical is ideal for those aged 14 and above as it contains strong language, as well as themes of death and disability.
Is Ohio good?
Ohio is a beautiful musical experience that invites the audience to struggle with some of life's greatest questions alongside the performers. Originally debuting in Edinburgh, this new staging is the first time it will be performed in London, promising to be emotionally compelling and spiritually enlightening.
