We try to go to the theatre once a month and last month we booked tickets for Oh, Mary! at the Trafalgar Theatre London. This was one of the oddest shows I’ve seen in a while, but really good!

Oh, Mary! at the Trafalgar Theatre

Oh, Mary! was written by Cole Escola and directed by Sam Pinkleton. Oh, Mary! is a dark comedy about a miserable, suffocated Mary Todd Lincoln in the weeks leading up to Abraham Lincoln’s assassination. Unrequited yearning, alcoholism, and suppressed desires abound in this play that finally examines the forgotten life and dreams of Mrs. Lincoln, through the lens of an idiot.

We didn’t really know what to expect from the 80-minute one-act play. It’s more fun to go with an open mind.

Mary is frequently played by a different actor and when we booked it was played by Jinx Monsoon. They won the fifth season of RuPaul’s Drag Race, as well as the All-Winners seventh season of All-Stars, becoming the first and only queen to win two crowns on the show. They were absolutely hilarious in the role and made us laugh throughout the play.

I loved the twist at the end of the play and would recommend the play if you are looking for a quick theatre trip to London. I probably don’t need to tell you that it’s not based on any historical truth at all.

The play is perfect for ages 14+ as it features a lot of swearing, sexual references, alcoholism, and a single gunshot.