If your idea of a great night at the theatre leans towards the delightfully unhinged, then Oh, Mary! at Trafalgar Theatre should be firmly on your radar this week.
For a strictly limited 48 hours — from 8.00am this Wednesday — you can secure tickets for just £48, thanks to a special offer from LoveTheatre. It’s a rare chance to catch one of the most talked-about comedies in recent years at a price that feels almost as outrageous as the show itself.
Written by and starring Cole Escola, Oh, Mary! reimagines the life of Mary Todd Lincoln with gleeful absurdity. Expect unrequited longing, heavy drinking, and a wildly skewed take on history — all packed into a razor-sharp 80-minute one-act play. It’s irreverent, chaotic, and intentionally ridiculous, told through what can only be described as a brilliantly warped lens.
The production arrives in London with serious acclaim behind it. After making waves in New York, the show picked up Tony Awards, including Best Leading Actor in a Play for Escola and Best Direction for Sam Pinkleton. Critics, including The New York Times, have hailed it as one of the funniest plays in years — and it’s easy to see why.
This is not your traditional period drama. Instead, it’s a bold, subversive comedy that flips expectations and leans fully into its own absurdity. If you’re after something sharp, surprising, and genuinely laugh-out-loud, Oh, Mary! delivers.
Note:
Catherine Tate will play Mary Todd Lincoln from 27 April to 18 July. Mason Alexander Park’s final performance as Mary Todd Lincoln will be Saturday 25 April. Giles Terera’s final performance as Mary’s Husband will be Saturday 14 March.
