Catherine Tate to Star in Oh, Mary! from April 2026
Published on 24 February 2026
Catherine Tate will take on the role of Mary Todd Lincoln in Oh, Mary! in London’s West End from Monday 27 April to Saturday 18 July 2026, as part of a newly announced extension at the Trafalgar Theatre.
Tate joins the production following its acclaimed Broadway success and London transfer, stepping into one of the most outrageously comic roles currently on stage.
From Broadway Smash to West End Hit
The dark, camp comedy was written by and originally starred Cole Escola on Broadway, where it became a critical and commercial sensation. The play reimagines the weeks leading up to Abraham Lincoln’s assassination, transforming Mary into a thwarted, theatrical First Lady with delusions of cabaret stardom.
In the West End, Mason Alexander Park has starred as Mary since the London premiere, earning praise for their unfiltered and downright hilarious performance.
Why Catherine Tate is Perfect Casting
Best known for her BAFTA-winning sketch series The Catherine Tate Show and her fan-favourite role as Donna Noble in Doctor Who, Tate’s famous character work and fearless comedy make her a natural fit for this deliriously unhinged role.
What to Read Next
For more on the production, revisit our full Oh, Mary! review and explore our complete character breakdown to get to know everyone in this fast-paced, 80-minute theatrical whirlwind.
Tickets for Oh, Mary!’s recently extended run are on sale now.
By Hay Brunsdon
I've over 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.