Oh, Mary! tickets
About Oh, Mary!
Starring as Mary Todd Lincdoln:
Cole Escola - Until 15 August
Jinkx Monsoon 17 August - 26 September
Oh, Mary! is an uproariously dark comedy about a miserable, suffocated Mary Todd Lincoln in the weeks leading up to Abraham Lincoln’s assassination. Unrequited yearning, alcoholism, and suppressed desires abound in this 80-minute one-act play that finally examines the forgotten life and dreams of Mrs. Lincoln, through the lens of an idiot (playwright Cole Escola).
Declared “one of the best comedies in years” by The New York Times, Oh, Mary! received Tony Awards for Best Leading Actor in a Play (Cole Escola) and Best Direction of a Play (Sam Pinkleton).
Don’t miss Oh, Mary!, Cole Escola’s Tony-winning chaotic dark comedy as it makes its West End debut. Book Oh, Mary! tickets on TodayTix.
Following its critically acclaimed success and Olivier Award win for Best Entertainment or Comedy Play, Oh, Mary! has now extended through to 2027.
20 JULY – 1 AUGUST
Cole Escola as Mary Todd Lincoln, Giles Terera as Mary’s Husband, Michael Urie as Mary’s Teacher, Bianca Leigh as Mary’s Chaperone and Tony Macht as Mary’s Husband Assistant.
3 – 15 AUGUST
Cole Escola as Mary Todd Lincoln, Giles Terera as Mary’s Husband, Dino Fetscher as Mary’s Teacher, Kate O'Donnell as Mary’s Chaperone and Oliver Stockley as Mary’s Husband’s Assistant.
17 AUGUST – 26 SEPTEMBER
Jinkx Monsoon as Mary Todd Lincoln, Scott Karim as Mary’s Husband, Dino Fetscher as Mary’s Teacher, Kate O'Donnell as Mary’s Chaperone and Oliver Stockley as Mary’s Husband’s Assistant.
Audio Described:
- Wednesday, 2nd September 7:30pm
Captioned:
- Wednesday, 16th September 7:30pm
Run time
1hr 20min. No interval.
Venue
Categories
Age
Ages 14+.
Start date
3rd December, 2025
“Gloriously unhinged camp comedy that never stops”
A Riotous Reimagining of Mary Todd Lincoln
Audiences are overwhelmingly delighted by this wildly irreverent comedy that reimagines Mary Todd Lincoln as a frustrated cabaret star trapped in the White House. The rotating leads—including Jinkx Mo...
What It Feels Like
- Outrageously camp
- Laugh-out-loud funny
- Wonderfully chaotic
You’ll Love This If…
- You adore camp, queer-coded comedy and bold theatrical choices
- You enjoy fast-paced farce with sharp wit and physical humour
- You appreciate cabaret-infused absurdity over historical accuracy
The most glorious night. Seeing Cole Escola perform will live with me forever. The whole company and experience was sensational.
Outrageously funny, Jinkx Monsoon is a fabulous lead and the rest of the cast are fantastic.
Bawdy story-themed drag show . An aquired taste
Stars on stage
Cole Escola
Kate O’Donnell
Oliver Stockley
Dino Fetscher
Oh, Mary! cast and creative team
By: Cole Escola
Director: Sam Pinkleton
Venue
Directions
Location: West End
Railway station: Charing Cross
Bus numbers: (Whitehall) 3, 11, 12, 24, 53, 88, 91, 159, 453; (Strand) 6, 9, 13, 15, 23, 29, 87, 139, 176
Night bus numbers: (Whitehall) 12, 24, 53, 88, 159, 453, N2, N3, N5, N11, N18, N20, N44, N52, N87, N91, N97, N109, N136, N155, N381 (Strand) 6, 23, 139, 176, N9, N13, N15, N21, N26, N29, N41, N47, N89, N279, N343, N551
Car park: The nearest Q-Park carpark is CHINATOWN, Newport Place WC2H 7PU.
Directions from tube: (5mins) Head left on the main road Strand. Follow Trafalgar Square around onto Whitehall and the theatre’s on your right.
More information about Oh, Mary!
Oh, Mary! is one of Broadway’s most unexpected breakouts, having been praised for its audacity and inventiveness. Escola’s script twists American history into an absurdist tale, imagining Mary Todd Lincoln as the frustrated, unsatisfied wife whose ambitions are thwarted by her gay, closeted husband and a world that doesn’t take her seriously.
The play is quick and hilariously self-aware, filled with slapstick humour and the theatrical equivalent of a fever dream. Beneath the absurdity, however, lies a piece of tender exploration of repression and the desire to be loved and seen.
This London staging boasts a wonderful creative team, including costume designer Holly Pierson, lighting designer Cha See, sound designers Daniel Kluger and Drew Levy, and original music by Daniel Kluger.
This staging of Oh, Mary! offers a rare chance to see a genuine cult hit for yourself. It’s bold, cheeky, and unlike anything else on the London stage.
What to watch for
- Cole Escola wrote Oh, Mary! during the pandemic, after sitting on the idea for over a decade.
- John Wilkes Booth was actually a theatre actor and came from a famous acting family.
- The play that President Lincoln was watching when he was fatally shot (Our American Cousin) was a comedy.
- Mary Todd Lincoln had severe overspending habits, and once bought 400 pairs of gloves over the course of 4 months.
Frequently asked questions
What is Oh, Mary! about?
Don’t miss Cole Escola’s Tony-winning, smashing dark comedy Oh, Mary! as it storms into the West End, starring Cole Escola returning to reprise their iconic original role for a strictly limited four-week engagement from 20 July.. Directed by Sam Pinkleton, this critically acclaimed comedic masterpiece is unlike anything else on the London stage.
How do you get tickets for Oh, Mary!?
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What is the running time of Oh, Mary!?
Oh, Mary! runs for 1hr 20min. No interval.
Which theatre is Oh, Mary! at?
Oh, Mary! is at London's Trafalgar Theatre, which is located at 14 Whitehall, London, SW1A 2DY.
What is the age recommendation for Oh, Mary!?
Ages 14+.
How much are tickets for Oh, Mary!?
Oh, Mary! tickets start at £25.
Who wrote Oh, Mary!?
Cole Escola wrote the play.
Who directed Oh, Mary!?
Sam Pinkleton directs the show.
Is Oh, Mary! appropriate for kids?
This show is ideal for those ages 14 and above.
Is Oh, Mary! good?
Oh, Mary! is phenomenal, having been praised as one of the best comedies in years. Audiences can expect boundary-pushing humour and a wildly entertaining night out as it debuts on the West End after a remarkably successful tour on Broadway.
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