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

4.5(50 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.

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