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'Oh, Mary!' sets full West End cast joining Lolly Adefope

Cole Escola's comedy follows a historically irreverent version of Mary Todd Lincoln in the weeks leading up to the assassination of her husband.

Summary

  • Joining Lolly Adefope as Mary Todd Lincoln in Oh Mary! in the West End are Lucy Frederick; J.R. Ballantyne; Vinnie Heaven; and Syrus Lowe
  • They will perform from 28 September to 5 December
  • Adefope will make her West End debut in the show
Gillian Russo
Gillian Russo

Oh, Mary! has named the complete cast joining Lolly Adefope in her West End debut as First Lady Mary Todd Lincoln. Cole Escola's hit comedy continues in performances at the Trafalgar Theatre in the West End, and Adefope and her co-stars will perform from 28 September through 5 December.

Newly announced are Lucy Frederick as Mary’s Chaperone, J.R. Ballantyne as Mary’s Husband’s Assistant, Vinnie Heaven as Mary’s Teacher, and Syrus Lowe as Mary’s Husband.

Oh, Mary! puts an irreverent spin on American history, following Mary Todd Lincoln as she pursues her dreams to be a cabaret star in the weeks before President Abraham Lincoln's assassination.

Directed by Sam Pinkleton, Oh Mary!'s full creative team includes dots (Scenic Designer), Holly Pierson (Costume Designer), Cha See (Lighting Designer), Daniel Kluger (Sound Design and Music), Drew Levy (Sound Designer), Leah J. Loukas (Wig Designer), and David Dabbon (Arrangements).

Oh, Mary! is currently booking through 2 January 2027.

Book Oh, Mary! tickets on LondonTheatre.co.uk

Photo credit: Lolly Adefope. (Photo by Oliver Rosser)

Frequently asked questions

What is Oh, Mary! about?

Cole Escola’s outrageously funny, Tony-winning dark comedy Oh, Mary! makes its debut in London, starring Mason Alexander Park (Captain BeBop, The Sandman) as Mary Todd Lincoln in this wild reimagining of history. Directed by Sam Pinkleton, this deeply chaotic, queer show now arrives at the Trafalgar Theatre for a strictly limited season.

Where is Oh, Mary! playing?

Oh, Mary! is playing at Trafalgar Theatre. The theatre is located at 14 Whitehall, London, SW1A 2DY.

How long is Oh, Mary!?

The running time of Oh, Mary! is 1hr 20min. No interval.

How do you book tickets for Oh, Mary!?

Book tickets for Oh, Mary! on London Theatre.

What's the age recommendation for Oh, Mary!?

The recommended age for Oh, Mary! is Ages 14+..

How much do tickets cost for Oh, Mary!?

Tickets for Oh, Mary! start at £28.

Who wrote Oh, Mary!?

Cole Escola is the playwright.

Who directed Oh, Mary!?

Sam Pinkleton stages the show.

Is Oh, Mary! appropriate for kids?

This bodacious comedy is recommended for those 14 and up.

Is Oh, Mary! good?

Hailed as being one of the best new comedies in years, Oh, Mary! earned incredible reviews, multiple Tony Awards, and was a finalist for the Pulitzer Prize. It’s a blend of sharp satire and outrageous humour that makes it one of the most acclaimed theatrical comedies of the decade.

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