The Mousetrap | December 2017 - January 2018
The Mousetrap | December 2017 - January 2018
If, somehow, you haven’t heard of it, The Mousetrap is a play by the internationally adored queen of mystery Agatha Christie (her work is more widely read than Shakespeare’s). It is the longest continuously running show of all time, celebrating its sixtieth anniversary back in 2012. But The Mousetrap is not just a classic; the supremely entertaining murder mystery play is a West End institution and its stupendous success has made it a fundamental part of the experience of visiting or living in London.
The story takes place in the Great Hall of Monkswell Manor, recently converted to a guesthouse by Mollie and Giles Ralston. When a snow storm hits and the Ralstons and their guests are snowed in, they come together to read the newspaper and discover that a woman has been murdered in London. But is the perpetrator of this horrible crime closer than they think?
A testament to Christie’s extraordinary talent, The Mousetrap sparks people’s imaginations within minutes, with the action inviting audiences to suspect everyone and the plot so cunningly contrived that it leaves people guessing until the very end.
The Mousetrap is an indelible part of theatre history and has now been playing at London’s impressive St Martin’s Theatre for over forty years. It is not to be missed.
- Cast
From Monday 9th October 2017:
Sherry Baines as Mrs Boyle
Liam Jefford as Christopher Wren
George Evans as Detective-Sergeant Trotter
Benedick Blythe as Major Metcalf
Harriet Leitch as Miss Casewell
Jonathan Tafler as Mr Paravicini
Ed Pinker as Giles Ralston
Ellie Burrow as Mollie Ralston
Directed by Hugh Ross
- 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
Richard
Jan 8, 2018
Very disappointed. Overacted and poorly executed. I could not possibly recommend this show to anyone
Anita Simpson
Jan 7, 2018
I have wanted to see this for a very long time and was delighted to get tickets. I do not think however that the Saturday night (6th Jan)performance was their finest. I could barely hear what the actors were saying especially the two main leads. Molly was almost undiscernible. I do have slight hearing loss but could hear others quite well. I don't think the direction helped as there were so many times when actors had their backs to the audience. was a BIG no, no, in my day. Mrs Boyle was the star for me. I heard every word and her stage presence was impeccable; every movement she made was precise and practiced. Well done. The set was great and the lighting also. Lovely little theatre too. Having said all this it was an enjoyable evening and apart from not hearing the cast, the actual acting from all the cast was excellent.
Mick Carey
Jan 7, 2018
Good play, good car were very good. Only negative was too expensive.
Ms O'Malley
Jan 7, 2018
I bought tickets for my parents as they love Agatha Christie,They both enjoyed it very much and thought the cast were brilliant. The only reason i didnt give it 5 stars was because my parents said that they think the cast should wear microphone headsets as where they were near the back of the theatre you couldn't hear a cast member clearly if their back was slightly turned. Also during the interval people who were sitting behind them also said the same thing. But all thoroughly enjoyed the show
Bernard parsonage
Jan 7, 2018
Wonderful storyline. That get one guessing
Bryony
Jan 7, 2018
A whale of a time, great mystery, very dramatic with great acting and a surprise at the end. (Bryony, 9 years old)
David Doré
Jan 5, 2018
The Doré family really enjoyed the production and thought the acting was brilliant. It was a real trip back in time with the twist at the end which was not the ending I Thought it was going to be.
Average
Jan 5, 2018
Not as good as anticipated . Acting and story good but no scene changes - the whole show is one scene set !
rm
Jan 5, 2018
Great Show, we really enjoyed it, definitely worth seeing
Rob
Jan 5, 2018
A very good production. I must be one of the few people in UK who hadn't seen it. Wish I had gone before, really enjoyable.
Morag Buchanan
Jan 4, 2018
Thoroughly enjoyed the performance with my 11 year old daughter.
Pauline H
Jan 4, 2018
The scenery was very realistic and conjured up the atmosphere of an old manor house. The special effects also created the idea of the cold and snow outside. The script, which was very well acted, kept you guessing to the very end. A thoroughly enjoyable experience.
Michele
Jan 4, 2018
Did not want show to end and wish I still had this show to look forward to.
Nicky
Jan 3, 2018
Mousetrap was great Quinsessenttly 'British' Well performed Kept us all guessing
Katarina
Jan 3, 2018
I watched this play years ago and enjoyed it just as much the second time. Characters were really well cast. You must see this play at least once in your life!
Luke Taylor
Jan 3, 2018
Really well done production, thoroughly enjoyed!
Andy G
Jan 2, 2018
My wife and I really enjoyed our evening at The St Martin's Theater, a very intimate setting with real character. The show itself was very well performed, the actors all very compelling and amusing. Definitely recommend, i can't believe the killer was the......
Katharine
Jan 2, 2018
Can see why it's had such a staying presence in the West End. Lovely little play with a great plot, could not call it.
Amanda
Jan 2, 2018
Very entertaining and quite seat gripping, with a certain amount of humour and very good acting
Nick
Jan 2, 2018
Loved it. Was spellbound from the start. Musicals seem to have taken over real theatre and I realised I hadn't seen a play for literally 20 years. This is a great play and I would recommend to anyone.
Jan W
Dec 31, 2017
We came to see the show given that it has been running for so long and, as Londoners, it seemed like a definite thing to do!
Russell Allen
Dec 31, 2017
Great evening out. Superb acting and venue. Couldn't have been better way to celebrate a birthday especially knowing that the show first hit the West End when I was still at senior school.
Ruth
Dec 30, 2017
The play was amazing! We really enjoyed it. The acting was outstanding as was the scenery. I just wish the theatre didn’t sell bags of sweets at the entrance as some of the audience were rustling their sweets and it distracted from the play.
Jacky Manson
Dec 30, 2017
Very enjoyable and gripping to the last! Thoroughly reccomnend.
Craig P
Dec 29, 2017
Great acting, great story and a great experience!
Anita
Dec 29, 2017
We had a great time watching The Mousetrap yesterday - we didn't know the plot so we fully enjoyed the suspense and our attempts to solve the mystery. We appreciate the talented cast. Good fun.
PBoneham
Dec 29, 2017
Brilliant performance of a traditional English "Whodunnit" drama. Acting was superb and the theatre setting, both on stage and auditorium, really added to the ambience, suitable for the period of the play. It was a pleasure to experience this tradition of a show with such a special record breaking history to it. The only area which could be improved on is banning rustling sweet wrappers and bags. Can't audiences just go without sucking a sweet for 1 hour!! The audience member behind me rustled sweet wrappers for the whole of the first act and then fell asleep and snored in the second act!! Other than that a great evenings entertainment.
Simon
Dec 29, 2017
Excellent
Ian Barnwell
Dec 29, 2017
I have seen the play a few times but it was about 20 years ago the last time, it was still fresh and enjoyable. I will not leave it another 20+ years.
Andrew mcmenamin
Dec 29, 2017
Not worth the money
David Jackson
Dec 29, 2017
The set was very convincing loved the snow outside the window and the sound of the wind all added to the atmosphere. Enjoyed the plot and the acting all very fluent.
Lorraine
Dec 28, 2017
Another exciting mystery play. My family and I enjoyed the play and performance by the cast. Well Done!!
Happy Lady
Dec 28, 2017
We enjoyed the play. Everyone in the theatre were extremely helpful. The language of the play was excellent.
Tracy Fry
Dec 28, 2017
Glued to the "screen" from start to finish. Very clear sound and great acting. Gorgeous little theatre.
Mitchell Houlden
Dec 28, 2017
We really enjoyed the performance and were delighted with St Martins theatre. A brilliant experience, thank you.
Louise C
Dec 27, 2017
It’s hard to find a show whether it be live theatre or tv these days that the whole family can enjoy. We found The Mousetrap to be that elusive show, a bit funny, lightly tense, well acted, engaging characters - all round enjoyable evening and no, the Butler didn’t do it!!
Sandy C
Dec 27, 2017
Great show , very cleverly written
Viktoria
Dec 27, 2017
I've always loved Agatha Christie's stories, read probably all of her books, and seen a number of different film adaptations. Hence, I was very much looking forward to see her work on stage. It was funny and engaging and the story had that usual twist in it. It was a great evening, thanks.
J Rest
Dec 25, 2017
Lovely old Weldy show, we loved it, was like going back in time, surroundings and the show itself. Thanks !
Robin
Dec 25, 2017
A great show, was a complete mystery and suspenseful right till the end. A great theatre too.
Naomi
Dec 25, 2017
Amazing! Brilliant ! Lots of plot twists and turns and unpredictable at times. Thoroughly enjoyed the entire play and would recommend to anyone who lives a good mystery!
Out of pocket
Dec 24, 2017
I was given my change in Euros!
John Thomas
Dec 24, 2017
A slow old show; surprised it’s done 27k performances!
rontheobald170@btinternet.com
Dec 24, 2017
Excellent play well executed, Christopher Wren was truly outstanding, well worth a watch..
Liz G
Dec 24, 2017
A Christmas treat for us. Both children love Agatha Christie and this show was a perfect introduction to theatre for them. The cast were amazing and we all sat, riveted, from beginning to end. Easy to see why it's the longest running show of its kind.
Clare Sutcliffe
Dec 23, 2017
a very enjoyable afternoon. After all these we managed to get to see it, and I am so glad we did.
Paulo
Dec 23, 2017
A trip back to a less sophisticated era. The venue was a perfect match for this play. Well acted and entertaining.
Su Warren
Dec 23, 2017
Perfect venue - a pure delight to be taken back in time for this well known show
Dai John
Dec 21, 2017
Period drama reflecting a bygone era Well performed in a great ambience
katherine smith
Dec 21, 2017
perefect