Jinkx Monsoon to star in 'End of the Rainbow' in London

Jinkx Monsoon, who was the first and only drag queen to win RuPaul’s Drag Race twice, was recently seen on Broadway in Cole Escola's hit play Oh, Mary!.

Summary

• Jinkx Monsoon was the first and only drag queen to win RuPaul’s Drag Race twice
• She recently starred in Oh Mary! on Broadway
• She will play Judy Garland in End of the Rainbow at Soho Theatre Walthamstow next year

Jinkx Monsoon will star as Judy Garland in Peter Quilter’s End of the Rainbow at Soho Theatre Walthamstow next year. Performances will run from 15 May to 21 June 2026.

Monsoon, who was the first and only drag queen to win RuPaul’s Drag Race twice, was recently seen on Broadway in Cole Escola's hit play Oh, Mary!, which transfers to the Trafalgar Theatre in the West End next month.

End of the Rainbow follows Judy Garland in the final chapter of her life, and shares some of Garland’s most unforgettable songs.

Monsoon said: “Judy Garland came into my life, like many, through entertainment, but she stays in my life because of her story. We know all too well the toll that fame took from her. Looking back, we can see more clearly the many factors that played a part in her storied life. I know people know me for impressions and imitation, but I’m thrilled for this chance to explore beyond the laughter and into the heart of why we still think so much about Judy today. Her tale is one that we can’t forget, especially as women in entertainment are still fighting for autonomy and agency in their own careers. I’m ready to bring new aspects of her story to the stage, and to share what I find so tragically beautiful about her life, with my UK audiences.”

The producers said: “Lambert Jackson are so thrilled to announce Jinkx Monsoon in our production of End of the Rainbow. Jinkx stepping into the role of Judy perfectly captures her extraordinary talent, humour and truly honours her legacy in Peter Quilter’s remarkable play. End of the Rainbow is full of heart, endurance and that unmistakable razor-sharp Judy wit. We look forward to working with the wonderful Soho Theatre in their state-of-the-art new Walthamstow theatre and sharing this show with audiences.”

End of the Rainbow is directed by Rupert Hands with musical supervision by Leo Munby, lighting by Prema Mehta, and sound by Tony Gayle.

Check back for End of the Rainbow tickets on LondonTheatre.co.uk

Photo credit: Jinkx Monsoon (Photo by Mettie Ostrowski)