Jinkx Monsoon, who is also a two-time winner of RuPaul’s Drag Race, will grace the stage in The End of the Rainbow, a theatrical depiction of the final chapter of Judy Garland’s life

Broadway star and two-time RuPaul Drag’s Race winner Jinkx Monsoon will play as Judy Garland in a strictly limited run of Peter Quilter’s End of the Rainbow, at Soho Theatre Walthamstow from 15th May until 21st June 2026.

Blending the voice, the sparkle, the chaos, and some of Garland’s most unforgettable songs, End of the Rainbow is a theatrical depiction of the actress in the final chapter of her life.

Producers say the show “pulls 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”.

Jinkx Monsoon said: “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.” 

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 ten years after first working together.”

Jinkx Monsoon (Hera Lilith Hoffer) is an award-winning actress, comedian, recording artist, and the first and only drag queen to win RuPaul’s Drag Race twice.

She has since become a Broadway breakout star and box office draw with critically-acclaimed performances including Mary Todd Lincoln in the Tony-winning hit, Oh, Mary! , Matron “Mama” Morton in Chicago, Ruth in the Tony-nominated revival, Pirates! The Penzance Musical – which landed Jinkx her first Drama League Award nomination.

Variety hailed her performance as a “triumph” adding, “Broadway should be honoured to have her gracing the boards, as she is sure to be canonized as one of the all-time comedy greats”.

Tickets on sale at 10.00am on Thursday 4 December here

Priority booking will open at 10am on Wednesday, 3rd December for Waltham Forest Resident & Workers, Soho Theatre Members & Friends, previous Jinkx Monsoon bookers at Soho Theatre and people who have signed up here

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