Oh, Mary! Tickets

Oh, Mary! in London!

Oh, Mary! is a hilarious dark comedy that puts First Lady, Mary Todd Lincoln, firmly in the spotlight, telling the story of this famous couple as you’ve never seen them before. Written by Tony Award winner, Pulitzer finalist and self-proclaimed idiot Cole Escola, this hilarious spoof history play dazzled audiences in New York, and London audiences can finally enjoy this “rude, crude, darkly funny, deeply silly” (SeatPlan) show as Oh, Mary! comes to the West End's Trafalgar Theatre, just off Whitehall, at last. Check out our review of Oh,Mary! And book your tickets today!

What Is the Play Oh, Mary! About? 

Think you know the story of Abraham Lincoln, his wife Mary Todd Lincoln, and the assassination that rocked a nation? Think again! While everyone might know the story of the American President, who exactly was Mary? Known in the history books as Abraham Lincoln’s wife and mother to his children, the IRL MLT was a troubled and somewhat controversial figure whose life was marred by grief and mental illness.

This riotous black comedy puts a satirical slant on the troubles of this lesser-known First Lady, and runs fast and loose with the facts to shed a queer new light on a not-quite-so-honest Abe. Deliciously dark and sharply satirical, Oh, Mary! uncovers the unrequited yearnings, alcoholism and buried desires of Mrs Lincoln in the weeks leading up to her husband’s assassination, and asks - what were Mary’s dreams when she wasn’t standing dutifully by as First Lady?

Oh Mary! is “the best kind of stupid: a broad, wildly funny comedy that spits in the face of American history” (Variety). The show premiered off-Broadway at the Lucile Lortell Theatre in February 2024 to critical acclaim, receiving several extensions and later transferring to Broadway’s Lyceum Theatre. The show won an Outer Critics Circle Award and an Obie for its off-Broadway run and went on to snatch two Tonys, a GLAAD Media Award and a Drama League Award during its (still ongoing) Broadway run, and was a finalist for the 2025 Pulitzer Prize for Drama. 

Oh Mary West End Cast

Main cast: 

• Mary Todd Lincoln - Catherine Tate (until 18 July)
• Mary's Chaparone - Kate O'Donnell
• Mary's Husband - Scott Karim
• Mary's Husband's Assistant - Oliver Stockley
• Mary's Teacher - Dino Fetscher

Catherine Tate stars as Mary Todd Lincoln until 18 July 2026. Her credits include Doctor Who and The Catherine Tate Show on television, and Much Ado About Nothing, opposite David Tennant, on stage.

Performers who have donned MLT’s iconic “brat curls” wig in New York include writer and creator Cole Escola, who originated the role (and won the Tony Award for Best Leading Actor in a Play), star of The Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt and Emmy nominee Titus Burgess, two-time RuPaul's Drag Race winner and Broadway sensation Jinkx Monsoon, Emmy nominee and star of Netflix’s GLOW Betty Gilpen, and Tony winner and 30 Rock star Jane Krakowski. 

Oh Mary Creative Team

Oh, Mary! is written and created by Cole Escola. Escola is a Tony and Writers Guild of America Award-winning writer and performer, and a Pulitzer finalist. Their credits include Difficult People, Hacks, At Home With Amy Sedaris and The Other Two.

The original New York production was directed by Tony Award-winning director and choreographer Sam Pinkleton. Pinkleton’s credits include Natasha, Pierre & The Great Comet of 1812, La Cage Aux Follies, Can I Be Frank, and choreography on Stephen Sondheim’s final show Here We Are. 

Book Tickets for Oh, Mary! at Trafalgar Theatre Today!

Oh, Mary! is a “smartly stupid riot” (Variety). Enjoy the story of the Lincolns told from a hilarious, farcical and bold new perspective - just don’t expect historical accuracy! Oh, Mary! pushes President Lincoln out of the limelight and turns it on to one of US history’s most overlooked figures. Don’t miss out on this witty, wild and “gleefully irreverent comedy” (Time Out) - Book your tickets for Oh, Mary! at the Trafalgar Theatre today!