The Mousetrap Tickets
About The Mousetrap
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The Mousetrap London play isn’t just a piece of theatre. It’s a British institution. Since opening at the Ambassadors Theatre in 1952, The Mousetrap continues 70 years on as the world’s longest-running play. The Agatha Christie offers a mixture of 1950s drawing-room comedy and murder mystery.
Even though it’s the oldest West End show with 1950s characters, The Mousetrap is still relevant. London Theatre praised Agatha Christie’s skillful writing, saying: “the characters are vivid and they interact amongst themselves with macabre amusement.”
But what’s a murder mystery without a murderer? London Theatre hinted that “there are enough false clues to keep you guessing and a few hidden ones.” Audiences are encouraged to keep the secrets and not tell anyone the murderer’s identity. So the only way you’ll be part of this theatre history is to see The Mousetrap live.
The Mousetrap play is set at Monkswell Manor, a newly-opened guesthouse. The residents become snowed in with no means of contacting anyone from the outside world. News on the radio reveals that a woman has been murdered, and a note is found attached to her body. As the guests become more suspicious of each other, it becomes clear that no one is quite what they seem. Will the murderer be revealed before they target their next victim? Get your magnifying glasses at the ready.
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Run time
2hr 20min. Incl. 1 interval.
Start date
6th June, 2021
End date
27th September, 2025
Categories
Plays, Black Friday, Classic, Crime / Thriller / Mystery, West End, Drama
Venue
Age
Ages 7+ (recommended). Under 16s must be accompanied by an adult. Under 4s will not be admitted. All children must have their own ticket.
The Mousetrap cast and creative team
By: Agatha Christie
Director: Ian Talbot
Cast list: Rachel Summers (as Mollie Ralston), Christopher Bonwell (as Giles Ralston), Joshua Glenister (as Christopher Wren), Gay Soper (as Mrs Boyle), Miles Richardson (as Major Metcalf), Jessica Temple (as Miss Casewell), Sebastien Torkia (as Mr Paravicini), George Hannigan (as Detective Sgt. Trotter)
Costume: Janet Hudson Holt
Other info: Artistic direction by Denise Silvey
Venue
Directions
Location: West End
Railway station: Charing Cross
Bus numbers: (Shaftesbury Avenue) 14, 19, 38; (Charing Cross Road) 14, 19, 38, 24, 29, 176
Night bus numbers: (Shaftesbury Avenue) 14, N5, N19, N20, N38, N41; (Charing Cross Road) 14, 24, 176, N5, N19, N29, N38, N41, N279
Car park: St Martin's Lane Hotel (4mins)
Directions from tube: (5mins) Take Cranbourn Street away from Leicester Square until St Martin’s Lane, where you head left up to West Street. The theatre’s at the right of the fork.
More information about The Mousetrap
Great Britain produces legendary writers: William Shakespeare, Charles Dickens, Jane Austen, and Agatha Christie to name a few. Agatha Christie’s the most-read British female writer of all time, with an estimated 4 billion copies sold. Add that to The Mousetrap’s record-breaking West End run, and it’s fair to say that Agatha Christie changed the landscape of the English language.
Agatha Christie didn’t think much of The Mousetrap when it first opened though. Christie originally wrote the play for radio, and it later became a play, that at the time, Christie thought would only run for around 8 months. The Mousetrap play was written as a gift for Queen Mary’s 80th birthday in 1947. Agatha Christie then gave her grandson, Mathew Pritchard, the rights to the play for his ninth birthday.
What to Watch For
- Look out for the wooden sign at the entrance to St. Martin's Theatre — it tallies up the number of performances to date and will let you know which performance of this record-breaking show you are attending.
- The clock above the fireplace in the main hall is the same clock that was used on opening night in 1952.
- In 2012, a star-studded cast including Patrick Stewart, Julie Walters, and Tamsin Greig took part in The Mousetrap.
- Former cast members have given record-breaking contributions. One of the original cast members, David Guyler, provided the prerecorded voice of the newsreader in the shop.
- David Raven is in the Guiness Book of Records as the “Most Durable Actor” having performed 4,575 performances as Major Metcalf. The late Nancy Seabrooke also holds a record for an impressive 15 years as an understudy in The Mousetrap.
Frequently asked questions
What is The Mousetrap about?
Agatha Christie's The Mousetrap has been entertaining audiences for over a record-breaking seventy years in London's West End. Will you be able to solve this murder mystery? Seven guests at Monkswell Manor become stranded during a blizzard, but they soon discover that it is the least of their worries.
What is the running time of The Mousetrap?
The Mousetrap runs for 2hr 20min. Incl. 1 interval.
Which theatre is The Mousetrap at?
The Mousetrap is at London's St. Martin's Theatre, which is located at West Street, London, WC2H 9NZ.
How much are tickets for The Mousetrap?
The Mousetrap tickets start at £15.
How do you get tickets for The Mousetrap?
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What is the age recommendation for The Mousetrap?
Ages 7+ (recommended). Under 16s must be accompanied by an adult. Under 4s will not be admitted. All children must have their own ticket.
Who wrote "The Mousetrap"?
The Mousetrap was written by the renowned British author Agatha Christie. The play is a classic murder mystery play that has become one of the longest-running theatrical productions in the world, captivating audiences with its suspenseful plot and intriguing characters.
Who directed "The Mousetrap"?
The Mousetrap on stage is directed by Peter Saunders.
When did "The Mousetrap" open in the West End?
The Mousetrap opened in the West End on November 25, 1952, and has been running for over a record-breaking 70 years, making it one of the longest-running plays in history.
Is "The Mousetrap" appropriate for kids?
The Mousetrap is recommended for people over seven years old. An adult must accompany children under the age of 16. Children under the age of 4 will not be admitted.
Is "The Mousetrap" good?
The Mousetrap is one of Agatha Christie’s most famous pieces of work. London Theatre raves, “Since that initial enthusiasm, the show has now become one of the essential things to do on many tourist's schedules - go to Buckingham Palace, visit the Tower of London and see 'The Mousetrap'.”
How long has "The Mousetrap" been in playing in London?
The Mousetrap is the longest-running play in the West End, opening in 1952. The play has been in London’s West End for over a record-breaking seventy years.
Who is the murderer in "The Mousetrap"?
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Which Agatha Christie book is "The Mousetrap" based on?
The Mousetrap was adapted from the radio play Three Blind Mice which Agatha Christie wrote for the Royal Family in 1947. “The Queen of Crime” wrote over 66 detective novels and 14 short stories.
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