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The Mousetrap
Tickets
Theatre Details
St. Martin's Theatre
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West Street,
London,
WC2H 9NZ
St. Martin's Theatre
West Street, London, WC2H 9NZ
Travel
Tube
Nearest Tube
Leicester Square
Tube Lines
Piccadilly, Northern
Directions to theatre
(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.
Bus
Buses: (Shaftesbury Avenue) 14, 19, 38; (Charing Cross Road) 14, 19, 38, 24, 29, 176
Night Buses: (Shaftesbury Avenue) 14, N5, N19, N20, N38, N41; (Charing Cross Road) 14, 24, 176, N5, N19, N29, N38, N41, N279
Rail
Charing Cross
Parking
St Martin's Lane Hotel (4mins)
Next Available Dates
Performance Times
- Mon
- -7.30pm
- Tue
- 3pm7.30pm
- Wed
- -7.30pm
- Thu
- -7.30pm
- Fri
- -7.30pm
- Sat
- 4pm7.30pm
- Sun
- --
Booking Period
- Show Opened
- 20th Mar 1974
- Booking Until
- 15th Dec 2012
Running Time
Age Restrictions
Recommended for ages 12 and over.
What's it all about?
If The Mousetrap were a public figure, it would be a national treasure – a Judi Dench, perhaps, or a Stephen Fry. You wouldn’t pass up the opportunity to spend an evening with those two, so why put off your visit to this vintage whodunnit from mistress of suspense Agatha Christie?
There really is nothing quite like the thrill of peeking into a remote house, sizing up its rum residents and pondering the mounting pile of red herrings as you try to crack one of the most celebrated cases of all time.
Who's in it?
One of the fascinating things about The Mousetrap is that it deliberately doesn’t go for big names and has a new cast every year, keeping this classic forever fresh. But this rule is no bar to star quality – indeed, part of its success is doubtless down to Richard Attenborough’s presence in the original cast, and many other actors have lent the show their talents over the years.
One cast member even entered the Guinness book of records after racking up 4,575 performances. More impressively still, one original ‘cast member’ survives to this day: the recorded voice of Deryck Guyler on the radio bulletin that plays each night.
Suitable for
This isn’t just any old murder mystery – it’s the ultimate brainteaser that’s sure to stimulate your “little grey cells”.
Christie fans will be particularly enthralled to see one of her best-known works live on stage. But budding detectives and seasoned super-sleuths alike are in for a treat as the suspense is sustained right up to the end, and no expense has been spared in making you really feel like a fly on the wall in this mysterious manor house, full of quirky characters and intriguing events.
What's the story?
Five guests arrive at a country hotel, only to find themselves snowed in. A policeman turns up, warning of a murderer on the loose. One by one, the guests are investigated until a trap is laid to catch the killer.
To tell you any more would not only spoil the surprise but also upset the tradition that no one who’s seen the show ever reveals the murderer’s identity – which means there really is only one way you’re ever going to find out.
Staff Reviews
This is a really fun play for any fans of Agatha Christie's novels or murder mysteries in general, and there's a certain dramatic intensity to watching it live on stage versus just reading it or watching it on TV.
The production was a joy to watch throughout giving a good balance of serious poignant moments and some hilarious comical scenes. Everything was perfectly timed and the audience was gripped throughout. The plot was a good pace throughout with everyone in the interval discussing who they thought was the murderer. The set was well constructed and very believable as to the location.
What the critics say
A beautifully preserved example of a country house murder mystery
Customer Reviews
the show was amazing, but the ending is top secret, all I can say is the butler did it (well he would have done, if they had a butler)
Great show with surprising ending.....The performers were well rehearsed and the scenery realistic. It's a must see play for all visitors to London.
The play'The Mousetrap' was very good and well acted.But I do have two complaints.First,I did find the seat uncomfortable and short of leg room,and being in the front row found that the 'guard rail' made it a bit difficult to watch as you had to look under or over it.Secondly,although I am not hard of hearing, I found I missed a lot of the dialogue especially when the performers where speaking away from the audience,or from the rear of the stage.I would heve thought that maybe a microphone system(not overmuch) be used.But the play was very good.(A visitor from Australia).
Really enjoyable, the suspense kept us on the edge of our seats right until the end. We had no idea of who had done it and promise to keep the secret
The play was fabulous , we thoroughly enjoyed it . Lovely little theatre though it took ages to find it, would recommend a taxi to anyone wishing to go.
Not a dull moment, the cast was good and acted well. The story is brilliant, and the theatre and set tremendous.
