Cole Escola to Make West End Debut in ‘Oh, Mary!’ for Limited Four-Week Run
Published on 26 May 2026
Summary
- Cole Escola to make West End debut in Oh Mary for a limited four-week run from 20 July
- Tickets available at 11am on 29 May exclusively for newsletter subscribers
- Cole Escola wrote the play and originated the role on Broadway
The West End production of Oh, Mary! will welcome its creator, Cole Escola, to London this summer, as they step into the title role for a strictly limited four-week engagement from 20 July to 15 August.
Tickets for this special run will be released at 11am on 29 May, and will be available exclusively to those who have signed up to our newsletter. Subscribers will be emailed a private presale link ahead of the on-sale, which will not be accessible via the main website. Sign up here to receive access.
Who is Cole Escola?
Cole Escola is an American actor, comedian and writer, best known as the creator and original performer of the title role in Oh, Mary! on Broadway. Escola wrote the play and starred in its original production, earning widespread critical acclaim for their performance.
The Broadway production went on to win multiple Tony Awards, including Best Leading Actor in a Play for Cole Escola, making them the first openly non-binary performer to win in that category, as well as Best Direction of a Play for Sam Pinkleton. The wins cemented Oh, Mary! as one of Broadway’s most celebrated recent successes.
What is Oh, Mary! About?
Oh, Mary! is a darkly comic reimagining of Mary Todd Lincoln in the weeks leading up to Abraham Lincoln’s assassination. The play blends absurdist humour with (inaccurate!) historical fiction and has been praised for its hilarity and outlandish performances.
In London, the production, which plays at the Trafalgar Theatre, has already been a major success, winning the Olivier Award for Best Entertainment or Comedy Play.
Who Has Played Mary Todd Lincoln in the West End So Far?
In the West End production, the role of Mary Todd Lincoln was previously played by Mason Alexander Park, and is currently being performed by Catherine Tate, both bringing their own interpretations to the role across the run.
Cole Escola to play Mary Todd Lincoln For Just 4 Weeks
Cole Escola’s appearance marks a rare opportunity for London audiences to see the show’s creator take on the role in person. With only four weeks scheduled, demand is expected to be extremely high.
Tickets go on sale 29 May at 11am — exclusively to newsletter subscribers. Sign up here to access the presale.
Image: Cole Escola in “Oh, Mary!,” Broadway, 2024 (Credit: Emilio Madrid)
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.