Jinkx Monsoon will star as Mary Todd Lincoln in the West End production of Oh, Mary!, marking their first London appearance. The limited six-week run at the Trafalgar Theatre presents a chance to see the award-winning wartime comedy by Cole Escola.

Jinkx Monsoon is set to reprise their role as Mary Todd Lincoln in Oh, Mary! at the Trafalgar Theatre from 17 August to 26 September 2026. The show is a historically dubious comedy centred on Mary Todd Lincoln, a bored, alcoholic housewife yearning for the cabaret stage, while being undermined by her closeted husband, the President of the United States.

Oh, Mary! won the Olivier Award for Best New Entertainment and was described by WhatsOnStage critic Sarah Crompton as “80 minutes of perfectly judged silliness.” The play was created by Tony Award-winning writer Cole Escola and originally opened on Broadway in 2024.

Currently, Catherine Tate leads the role in the West End production, with Escola himself scheduled to take over from 20 July to 15 August 2026. Mason Alexander Park, a WhatsOnStage Award nominee, was the first actor to portray Mary Todd Lincoln in the original cast.

The West End ensemble includes Scott Karim as Mary’s husband, Dino Fetscher as Mary’s teacher, Kate O’Donnell as her chaperone, and Oliver Stockley as her husband’s assistant. The production is directed by Tony Award winner Sam Pinkleton.

The creative team for Oh, Mary! is a comprehensive one, with scenic design by dots, costumes by Holly Pierson, lighting by Cha See, sound design and composition by Daniel Kluger and Drew Levy, wig design by Leah J Loukas, props supervision by Addison Heeren, and arrangements by David Dabbon. Casting is handled by Stuart Burt.

Casting details for the role of Mary Todd Lincoln from 28 September onwards have yet to be announced. Monsoon’s arrival marks a notable casting moment for the West End, aligning with their current portrayal of Judy Garland in End of the Rainbow.

Oh, Mary! continues to blend sharp comedy with unconventional historical narratives, contributing to the broader trend of irreverent reimaginings on the London stage.