Oh, Mary! brings an uproarious and irreverent take on Mary Todd Lincoln to the Trafalgar Theatre in London’s West End, inviting audiences into an 80-minute theatrical ride that feels both wildly funny and defiantly original.
Written by Cole Escola and carrying its critically acclaimed Broadway success across the Atlantic, this Tony-winning play focuses on Mary in the final weeks before Abraham Lincoln’s assassination, portraying her not simply as a historical figure but as a restless, ambitious woman yearning for the stage and wrestling with desire, rivalry and unfulfilled dreams.
The production is led by Mason Alexander Park in the title role, with a creative voice that blends sharp humour, camp energy and fiercely expressive performance to turn conventional history on its head. What unfolds is a fresh and audacious piece of theatre that delights in its own absurdity while surprising with moments of emotional clarity and wit. Funny, fast and defiantly off-beat, Oh, Mary! is a distinctive West End experience that appeals to lovers of daring storytelling and bold live performance, offering laughter and reflection in equal measure.
