Jinkx Monsoon to join the West End Cast of Oh, Mary! as Mary Todd Lincoln
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Two-time *RuPaul’s Drag Race* winner **Jinkx Monsoon** will take on the role of Mary Todd Lincoln in the Tony and Olivier Award-winning comedy [*Oh, Mary!*](https://www.londontheatredirect.com/play/oh-mary-tickets) in the West End for a strictly limited six-week run from 17th August, having played the role on Broadway.
[**Catherine Tate**](https://www.londontheatredirect.com/news/catherine-tate-oh-mary-production-photos) will continue in the role until 18 July 2026, followed by [**Cole Escola**](https://www.londontheatredirect.com/news/cole-escola-to-make-west-end-debut-in-oh-mary-for-limited-four-week-run) returning to the show (having written the play and originated the role of Mary on Broadway) for a limited four-week summer engagement from 20 July to 15 August 2026.
The Tony and Olivier Award-winning comedy continues its West End run following a celebrated Broadway transfer, with casting across the season showcasing major names from stage, screen and comedy. The role of Mary Todd Lincoln has become a central draw of the production, with each performer bringing a distinct interpretation to the title character’s satirical retelling.
### **So, to recap, the role of Mary Todd Lincoln will be played by:**
* **Catherine Tate**: until 18th July.
* **Cole Escola**: 20th July to 15th August 2026.
* **Jinkx Monsoon**: from 17th August to 26th September 2026
Due to huge demand, the show has already extended three times and now plays at the [Trafalgar Theatre](https://www.londontheatredirect.com/venue/trafalgar-theatre-london) until 2 January 2027, with casting for autumn onwards to be announced in due course.
Book your tickets to [*Oh, Mary!*](https://www.londontheatredirect.com/play/oh-mary-tickets) today.