Award-winning actress, comedian and recording artist Jinkx Monsoon (Oh, Mary!) is set to star as Judy Garland in a strictly limited London run of Peter Quilter’s play-with-music End of the Rainbow.
End of the Rainbow will run at Soho Theatre Walthamstow in London from 15 May to 21 June 2026.
The show will be directed by Rupert Hands, with musical supervision by Leo Munby, lighting by Prema Mehta and sound by Tony Gayle.
End of the Rainbow is produced in London by Lambert Jackson with Sean Nyberg & Paul Danforth and Pascal Ultee Productions.
Jinkx Monsoon said in a statement: “Judy Garland came into my life, like many, through entertainment, but she stays in my life because of her story. We know all too well the toll that fame took from her. Looking back, we can see more clearly the many factors that played a part in her storied life. I know people know me for impressions and imitation, but I’m thrilled for this chance to explore beyond the laughter and into the heart of why we still think so much about Judy today. Her tale is one that we can’t forget, especially as women in entertainment are still fighting for autonomy and agency in their own careers. I’m ready to bring new aspects of her story to the stage, and to share what I find so tragically beautiful about her life, with my UK audiences.”
More about End of the Rainbow
End of the Rainbow is set in London, 1968. At the legendary Talk of the Town, Judy Garland readies herself for a series of concerts that will both captivate and haunt. The world adores her, yet behind the glittering spotlight lies a fierce struggle for control, survival, and the relentless drive to perform at whatever the cost.
Blending the voice, the sparkle, the chaos, and some of Judy Garland’s most unforgettable songs, End of the Rainbow is a theatrical depiction of Judy Garland in the final chapter of her life. Pulling back the curtain on Hollywood’s sweetheart and revealing a life lived under the relentless gaze of fame, where every triumph and heartbreak is played out in technicolour.
Peter Quilter’s End of the Rainbow premiered in 2005 at the Sydney Opera House in Australia starring Caroline O’Connor. The show’s UK premiere was at Northampton’s Royal & Derngate Theatre in 2010 starring Tracie Bennett as Judy Garland, which then transferred to the West End’s Trafalgar Theatre scoring four Olivier Award nominations.
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“End of the Rainbow is full of heart”
The producers of End of the Rainbow, Lambert Jackson, said in a statement that they are, “so thrilled to announce Jinkx Monsoon in our production of End of the Rainbow. Jinkx stepping into the role of Judy perfectly captures her extraordinary talent, humour and truly honours her legacy in Peter Quilter’s remarkable play. End of the Rainbow is full of heart, endurance and that unmistakable razor-sharp Judy wit. We look forward to working with the wonderful Soho Theatre in their state-of-the-art new Walthamstow theatre and sharing this show with audiences.”
Steve Lock, Head of Comedy at Soho Theatre, said: “Jinkx made her UK debut at Soho Theatre in 2016 in The Vaudevillians and we were instantly blown away by her comic brilliance and undeniable star quality. Since then, we’ve worked with Jinkx on multiple sold-out Soho Theatre runs, UK tours, and most recently a smash-hit Edinburgh Festival Fringe run in 2022. She has gone on to become a Broadway star, and we are so excited to see her make her debut on our biggest stage in Walthamstow, exactly 10 years after first working together.”
Tickets for End of the Rainbow
End of the Rainbow is playing at Soho Theatre Walthamstow in London from 15 May to 21 June 2026.
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