Review Roundup: What are the critics saying about Oh, Mary! at the Trafalgar Theatre?
Published on 23 December 2025
The Tony Award-winning Broadway phenomenon, Oh, Mary! has transferred to London’s West End for a strictly limited run at the Trafalgar Theatre. Packed with wit, sass, and unhinged energy, this bold new production puts Mary Todd Lincoln front and centre, offering audiences a fresh, camp, and exhilarating theatrical experience. With tickets officially on sale, Oh, Mary! is already generating excitement as one of the most talked-about transfers of the season.
What is Oh, Mary! about?
Oh, Mary! follows the miserable, suffocated Mary Todd Lincoln in the weeks leading up to Abraham Lincoln’s assassination. Filled with razor-sharp one-liners, unrequited yearning, suppressed desires, and plenty of chaos, the play flips the script on traditional presidential history.
Mary’s story is bold, camp, and unapologetically funny, placing the First Lady firmly at the heart of the drama in a way that is riotously entertaining and full of energy.
What are the critics saying about Oh, Mary!?
⭐⭐⭐⭐ "Star turn from Mason Alexander Park makes this outlandish comedy about Mary Todd Lincoln weirdly wonderful.” - The Stage
⭐⭐⭐⭐”Oh, Mary! boasts the funniest performance in the West End.” - Telegraph
⭐⭐⭐⭐”Hysterical, captivating Broadway smash arrives in London.” - The Independent
Book tickets to Oh, Mary!
This 80-minute whirlwind is a comedic bullet to the brain, squeezing every ounce of humour into a perfectly timed, lightning-fast show. From Cole Escola’s madcap writing to Mason Alexander Park’s feral, bratty Mary and the perfectly chaotic ensemble, it’s a night of nonstop fun, cheeky gags, and absurdly delightful moments.
Check out our review for all the details — you’ll see why this is the Brat Girl Winter romp you didn’t know you needed.
Don’t wait: book your Oh, Mary! tickets at the Trafalgar Theatre today.
By Hay Brunsdon
I've 15 years of writing and editorial experience, and starting working in the West End theatre industry in 2012. When not watching or writing about theatre I'm usually swimming, hiking, running, or training for triathlons in the Stroud valleys.