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London St. Martin's Theatre

The Mousetrap

Agatha Christie's phenomenon The Mousetrap playing at the St. Martin's Theatre, now in its 65th year.

When The Mousetrap opened on 25th November 1952, with Richard Attenborough and his fellow film star and beloved wife Sheila Sim in the leading roles, it was only seven years since Hitler died. Much essential food was still rationed, Mr Winston Churchill was Prime Minister, Harry Truman was President of the United States, and Stalin was ruler of Russia. There was fighting in Korea, and Princess Elizabeth began her long reign as Queen. The last tram ran in London, television programmes ended at 10.30 p.m., and the entire TV listings only occupied three and a half lines.

Since The Mousetrap opened 450 actors and actresses have appeared in the play, there have been 260 understudies. The play has been presented in 27 different languages in more than 50 countries.

Having achieved many world records at The Ambassadors Theatre, where it opened, it moved to the St. Martin’s Theatre in March 1974 without missing a performance, and in its new home it has achieved many more world records. Only the clock on the mantelpiece has survived onstage and the original wind machine is still in use to this day. Everything else has been replaced.

What Is The Mousetrap About? 

The scene is set when a group of people gathered in a country house cut off by the snow discover, to their horror, that there is a murderer in their midst. Who can it be? One by one the suspicious characters reveal their sordid pasts until at the last, nerve-shredding moment the identity and the motive are finally revealed.

Booking Information

For 2019 dates, please click here

Cast

Liz Elvin as Mrs Boyle

William Findley as Giles Ralston

Russell Floyd as Major Metcalf 

Mathew Foster as Sergeant Trotter

Malcolm James as Mr Paravicini

Joel Macey as Christopher Wren

Arabella Neale as Miss Casewell

Emily Plumtree as Mollie Ralston

 

Duration

2 hours and 20 minutes including one interval of 20 minutes.

Good To Know

Please note there will no longer be access to a cloakroom at this theatre.

Bag searches will also be carried out.

Additional Details & FAQ

Cancellation Policy

No refunds or exchanges available.

Suitable For Children

The Mousetrap is recommended for ages 12 and above. Children under the age of 5 will not be admitted.

Where Do I Go

St Martin's Theatre, West Street, London, WC2H 9NZ

By Tube- Leicester Square

By Bus-14, 19, 22, 24, 29, 38, 40, 176.

Reviews

4.4(50 reviews)
3.8 ( 50 seat reviews )

  • Victoria

    Jan 6, 2019

    My 11 year old son thoroughly enjoyed the performance and experience. It was his favourite ever trip to the theatre. I, myself, found I was unable to enjoy the evening because I was so uncomfortable. There were two main rerasons for this: the leg room is too small (I am 5ft 8) and the auditorium was suffocatingly hot (even rhough it was a cold January evening outside). The theatre management needs to put more thought in to the physical comfort of its paying audience. Experiencers like these make me reluctant to return to West End theatre events.

  • Katy

    Jan 6, 2019

    Amazing play, amazing theatre. Absolutely loved it and would love to see it again in a few years to see how it changes!

  • Dexter

    Jan 6, 2019

    Excellent show, very well acted and directed. Really enjoyed the performance and atmosphere.

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