Oh, Mary!

Book Oh, Mary! tickets at the Trafalgar Theatre, London

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 one-act play, which finally examines the forgotten life and dreams of Mrs Lincoln through the lens of an idiot: playwright Cole Escola. It plays at the Trafalgar Theatre on Whitehall, with booking now open until 2 January 2027.

Declared “one of the best comedies in years” by The New York Times, Oh, Mary! won Tony Awards for Best Leading Actor in a Play (Cole Escola) and Best Direction of a Play (Sam Pinkleton), and the London production won the Olivier Award for Best Entertainment or Comedy Play. Time Out called it “dizzyingly, breathtakingly funny… a fast and wild joy ride!”

Lolly Adefope leads the Oh, Mary! company at the Trafalgar Theatre

Lolly Adefope, known for Ghosts, plays Mary Todd Lincoln for the first time from 28 September to 5 December 2026, making her West End debut. She is joined by Syrus Lowe as Mary’s Husband, Vinnie Heaven as Mary’s Teacher, Lucy Frederick as Mary’s Chaperone and J.R. Ballantyne as Mary’s Husband’s Assistant. Johan Munir, Geri Allen and Alex James Ellison are the understudies.

Oh, Mary! is written by Cole Escola and directed by Sam Pinkleton. Casting can change for individual performances, so if you are booking for Lolly Adefope, choose a date up to 5 December 2026.

What an evening at Oh, Mary! at the Trafalgar Theatre feels like

The show runs for 1 hour 20 minutes with no interval, so it is a tight, fast night out that leaves plenty of time for dinner before or drinks after around Trafalgar Square. The Trafalgar Theatre is at 14 Whitehall, moments from Trafalgar Square and Charing Cross station, which makes it one of the easiest West End theatres to reach.

How to book Oh, Mary! tickets on British Theatre

Tickets for Oh, Mary! at the Trafalgar Theatre are on sale now on British Theatre. Choose a date in the calendar on this page to see the performances and prices available, as prices vary by date and seat. Thursdays have two performances, at 5.30pm and 8.45pm, which can be a good way to fit the show around work or dinner.

Practical tips before you see Oh, Mary! at the Trafalgar Theatre

• There is no interval, so arrive in good time and visit the bar or facilities before the show starts.
• The show is recommended for ages 14 and over, and children under 4 are not admitted.
• Performance times change over Christmas, so check the time for your date when you book.
• The Trafalgar Theatre box office is open Monday to Saturday, 10am to 7.45pm.

Why you will love Oh, Mary! in the West End

• A Tony and Olivier Award-winning comedy that packs its story into a single act.
• Lolly Adefope’s West End debut in the title role of Mary Todd Lincoln.
• Cole Escola’s gleefully absurd take on American history.
• A central West End venue a short walk from Trafalgar Square.

In the mood for more theatrical chaos? The Play That Goes Wrong is another West End comedy built for big laughs.

Good to know before Oh, Mary! at the Trafalgar Theatre

Oh, Mary! running time

1 hour 20 minutes, with no interval.

Age guidance for Oh, Mary!

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

Oh, Mary! performance times

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday at 7.30pm, Thursday at 5.30pm and 8.45pm, and Saturday at 3.30pm and 7.30pm. There are no Sunday performances, and the Christmas schedule varies.

Getting to the Trafalgar Theatre

The Trafalgar Theatre is at 14 Whitehall, London SW1A 2DY. Charing Cross is the nearest station for both the Tube and mainline trains.