Jinkx Monsoon to make West End debut in Oh, Mary!

Jinkx Monsoon will reprise her acclaimed role as Mary Todd Lincoln in the West End production of Oh, Mary!.

A historically dubious wartime comedy, the piece revolves around bored alcoholic housewife Mary Todd Lincoln, who pines for the cabaret stage but is constantly undermined by her closeted, homosexual husband, who also just happens to be the President of the United States.

Escola’s riotous crowd-pleaser, hailed as “80 minutes of perfectly judged silliness” by WhatsOnStage’s Sarah Crompton in her glowing review, picked up an Olivier Award for Best New Entertainment.

Catherine Tate is currently taking on the lead role in Tony Award-winning Cole Escola’s smash hit Broadway comedy.

After that, the show’s creator, Escola, will play the role from 20 July until 15 August 2026. WhatsOnStage Award nominee Mason Alexander Park first led the cast as Mary Todd Lincoln.

Monsoon, who is currently playing Judy Garland in End of the Rainbow, will play a limited six-week season at the Trafalgar Theatre, from 17 August until 26 September 2026.

The West End cast currently feature Scott Karim, who plays Mary’s Husband. Dino Fetscher as Mary’s Teacher, Kate O’Donnell as Mary’s Chaperone, and Oliver Stockley as Mary’s Husband’s Assistant.

Directed by Tony Award winner Sam Pinkleton, Oh, Mary! first opened to great acclaim on Broadway in 2024.

The creative team includes scenic designer dots, costume designer Holly Pierson, lighting designer Cha See, sound designer and composer Daniel Kluger, sound designer Drew Levy, wig designer Leah J Loukas, props supervisor Addison Heeren, and arranger David Dabbon. Casting is by Stuart Burt.

Casting for the role of Mary Todd Lincoln from 28 September onwards is to be announced.