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Mousetrap

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  • Booking until: Saturday, 14 September 2024
  • Running time: 2 hours 20 minutes including a 20 minute interval
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The Mousetrap, a classic tale of mystery, drama and crime

It’s a murder mystery that’s been thrilling theatre audiences for sixty years or so and it’s as popular as ever. More than ten million of us have thrilled to Agatha Christie’s classic tale since it opened in the late ‘50s and it’s just as gripping as ever. Expect a perfect balance between poignant moments and comic relief, with totally convincing stage sets.

The Mousetrap – The story

It’s winter. Five guests turn up at a rural hotel and are soon completely snowed in. A policeman turns up to warn the guests there’s a murderer on the run in the area. The guests are investigated one by one and a trap is eventually laid to reveal the murderer.

The Mousetrap – Delighting audiences on stage since 1957

The best thing about The Mousetrap is the fact that nobody who has seen the show reveals the killer – an amazing feat after almost sixty years on stage - so unless you see it yourself, you’ll never find out!

This superb vintage whodunnit comes from the pen of world famous mystery writer Agatha Christie and it’s jam packed with thrills and spills. It’s a musical that consciously avoids big name actors to keep the show fresh, and one cast member managed to notch up more than 4,500 performances.

The recorded voice of Deryck Guyler, the show’s radio bulletin announcer, is the same voice that graced the first ever showing. Despite the story’s age and fame, you’ll have a fantastic time trying to unravel the plot as the suspense holds the audience in a tight grasp from start to finish. The mysterious hotel is portrayed vividly on stage and is guaranteed to have you sitting on the edge of your seat as the intrigue unfolds.

Entertaining ten million theatre goers so far…and counting!

Agatha Christie never imagined The Mousetrap would last so long on the stage. She predicted it would be over in eight months. It’s strange to realise that Winston Churchill was Prime Minister when the show first took to the stage, and today it’s the longest-running show in British theatre, a classic that just keeps on giving. Oddly enough, the show never migrated to the silver screen and there’s no Mousetrap the movie. Why? The producers are determined to preserve the mystery and keep the story exclusively for theatre audiences.

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  • Booking until:

    Saturday, 14 September 2024

  • Running time:

    2 hours 20 minutes including a 20 minute interval

  • Age restrictions

    Recommended age: 7+. Children under school age will not be permitted entry. Under 16yo must be accompanied by an adult. All children must have their own ticket.

  • Important Information

    We recommend patrons arrive at least 15 minutes in advance of the show start time. 

    Please note that the theatre are no longer accepting bags into the theatre cloakrooms.

    St Martins Theatre will continue to carry out bag searches and accept there may be some delays to patrons, please be aware that your bags will need to be checked before being seated.

    Recommended for ages 12 and over.

Performance Times
Mon - 19:30
Tue 15:00 19:30
Wed - 19:30
Thu - 19:30
Fri - 19:30
Sat 16:00 19:30
Sun - -

Next Performances for Mousetrap at St Martins Theatre

today30th Nov 2023 7:30pm
tomorrow 1st Dec 2023 7:30pm
Saturday 2nd Dec 2023 3:00pm
Saturday 2nd Dec 2023 7:30pm
Monday 4th Dec 2023 7:30pm
Tuesday 5th Dec 2023 3:00pm

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Mousetrap reviews

4.5 out of 5 based on 1051 reviews

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Latest customer reviews
Who done it.

Brilliant evenings entertainment. Organised and produced well.

Reviewed on 27 November 2023 by , Craigavon, United Kingdom

West end classic

It's the Mousetrap, longest running show on west end. You should go see it.

Reviewed on 19 November 2023 by , Stockholm, Sweden

Excellent show

Easy to see why this is the longest running show- thoroughly enjoyed the performance. Will recommend it to friends and family who are visiting London. Great last minute thing to do on a Thursday afternoon.

Reviewed on 09 November 2023 by , Kilkeel, United Kingdom

Doesn't date.

Waited a long time to see this - worth the wait! If you like Christie, period pieces, real theatre on a real stage - then this is for you!

Reviewed on 08 November 2023 by , Kesgrave, United Kingdom

Vintage

Lots of shouting and running, lack of atmosphere of old English Manor House. The two actors , the owner of the Manor and the Sergeant very similar in looks and needed to check the costumes for recognition on occasion. Best acting from actors playing Mr Paravicini and Christopher Wren. Overall very enjoyable and memorable performance.

Reviewed on 11 October 2023 by , Ruislip, Middx, United Kingdom

Funny and unpredictable!

Reviewed on 03 October 2023 by , London, United Kingdom

Theatre at its most basic perfection

Instead of the BIG BOLD and OVER THE TOP musical spectacular this was a treat. Good to get back to the basics of stagecraft without the clutter of singing, dancing, music, and over-the-top backdrops. A great time for all. The acoustics were a little weak so the sound system might be turned up as it was tough to hear at times.

Reviewed on 01 October 2023 by , Denver, United States Of America

Lively and fun

Reviewed on 30 September 2023 by , Petach Tikva, Israel

Excellent

It’s understandable why this show has been running for the last 70 years. Keeps you guessing all the time. Cast was brilliant.

Reviewed on 29 September 2023 by , Rayleigh, United Kingdom

Old school mystery

It was nice to see they kept with the time period the book was written in. Interesting, funny, a mystery for sure. Would recommend to anyone who enjoys Agatha Christie.

Reviewed on 24 September 2023 by , Kelowna, United Kingdom

Fantastic performance.

Everything was wonderful with the show including the performance by the actors in a beautiful theatre.

Reviewed on 21 September 2023 by , Edmonton, Canada

A must see

Reviewed on 10 September 2023 by , Pickering, United Kingdom

Very entertaining and in a beautiful theatre

Loved the show and we had great seats which made it even better!

Reviewed on 04 September 2023 by , Flagstone, Australia

Must see!

Reviewed on 23 August 2023 by , London, United Kingdom

Amazing performance. Way too hot inside the theatre.

Reviewed on 11 August 2023 by , Epping, Australia

Loved the play itself, however

The only thing that bothered me quite a lot is that the room wasn’t aired at all, and some people around smelled really badly throughout the show. The show itself was therefore breathtaking, however I’m not sure I’d like to spend any more time in that theatre.

Reviewed on 26 July 2023 by , Wroclaw, Poland

Excellent

Reviewed on 20 July 2023 by , Haifa, Israel

Funny mystery show!

Excellent mystery show, who done it?? Upper area steep steps but lovely 100 year old Theatre!

Reviewed on 19 July 2023 by , Rotorua, New Zealand

Intrigue and humour

My relatives from Australia joined me in watching this memorable play by Agatha Christie… We all thoroughly enjoyed it and found some of the acting performances really captivated the stage. The only advice I would give to theatre visitors at the Saint Martins would be that, being one of the smaller theatres in London it can get quite warm so be ready to fold your coats!

Reviewed on 13 July 2023 by , Ashbourne, United Kingdom

A must see classic, not affected by the passing of time.

As a not-english person who doesn't speak english fluently, I could not fully appreciate all the dialogues, plays on words, puns, etc... It was involving anyway.

Reviewed on 13 July 2023 by , Quartucciu, Italy

Loved this show

Took my 23 year old son for his first time and he loved it. Wonderful fun.

Reviewed on 05 June 2023 by , Dunlap, United States Of America

Great who done it

Reviewed on 26 May 2023 by , Monument, United States Of America

Disappointment

I knew nothing about the story before the play. I just thought it wasn't a captivating thriller. The acting was good but the banging around opening slamming doors and the actors being so loud and animated was just not my cup of tea. But it's on of the bucket list so why not x

Reviewed on 22 April 2023 by , Cullompton, United Kingdom

Outstanding!

Great cast, a super cozy theater, and a snappy script make for a very memorable evening.

Reviewed on 19 April 2023 by , San Diego, United States Of America

Agatha at her best

Reviewed on 18 April 2023 by , Horley, United Kingdom

Great theatre experience

We loved the show, as usual you find yourself working out which of the characters ‘did it’! The play kept the audience totally involved, the usual Agatha twist in the end. Very good.

Reviewed on 17 April 2023 by , Glasgow, United Kingdom

Still popular after such a long time and filling theatres however thought it olfashioned and a bit stilted

Reviewed on 09 April 2023 by , Edinburgh, United Kingdom

Wow

Reviewed on 28 March 2023 by , Bognor Regis, United Kingdom

Engaging who dunit

We loved this show! Very funny, and we didn’t guess the mystery!

Reviewed on 25 March 2023 by , East Grinstead, United Kingdom

As it has been going for nearly 70 years it is a show that should be on everybody's bucket list.

My wife liked the wryness of the acting and enjoyed the experience except for the seating which is dreadful. I prefered the second half to the first half. Whereas my wife did not guess the culprit and who the other cast members were I did.

Reviewed on 25 March 2023 by , Bury St Edmunds, United Kingdom

Fantastic show

A must see.

Reviewed on 16 March 2023 by , Ilford, United Kingdom

Great show

Fantastic show. Unless you don't have legs do not book the restricted leg room seats in the upper circle. View was great but seats small.

Reviewed on 16 March 2023 by , Ilford, United Kingdom

Superb

This show was excellent plenty of twists and turns that kept you guessing fantastic scenery and a wonderful cast

Reviewed on 15 March 2023 by , Southend On Sea, United Kingdom

Very entertaining

Simple, but clever and slightly silly story, well acted and very entertaining. I loved the stage setting and all the little details.

Reviewed on 15 March 2023 by , Aylesford, United Kingdom

The mystery of The Mousetrap

Great plot didn't know the ending so it had me wondering all the time who dunnit!

Reviewed on 08 March 2023 by , Leek, United Kingdom

Brilliant

Reviewed on 04 March 2023 by , Maidenhead, United Kingdom

Enjoyable

Thoroughly enjoyed. A very cramped theatre so best take your seats quickly

Reviewed on 03 March 2023 by , Stalybridge, United Kingdom

MUST SEE!!!

Excellent show. If seats in centre arrive early to avoid everyone getting up.

Reviewed on 03 March 2023 by , Forest Gate, United Kingdom

You Should Watch It Once in Your Lifetime

I am happy that I was given an opportunity to watch this play, the longest running one in the world. I truly enjoyed it.

Reviewed on 02 March 2023 by , Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

Christie at her finest

Very fun to get to see this west end tradition The play is classic Christie, the acting is typical and well done, the place is nice, the set is tasteful,... A British must see!

Reviewed on 14 February 2023 by , Caudan, France

Enjoyable show

It's been going as long as it has for a reason! Kept you guessing until the end

Reviewed on 08 February 2023 by , Lasswade, United Kingdom

A must see

Reviewed on 07 February 2023 by , Stafford, United Kingdom

Brilliant and not what I expected!

A lot of humour, great story line and of course, the surprise who dunnit has you judging everyone and everything. Brilliant!

Reviewed on 07 February 2023 by , Melrose, United Kingdom

i first saw this play in 1983 and it was brilliant. 40 years later it is still brilliant. Well done to all and as before, I won't tell who did it!

Reviewed on 28 January 2023 by , Ballynahinch, United Kingdom

Great play

Great acting, good twist and smooth production

Reviewed on 17 January 2023 by , London, United Kingdom

Still a wonderful evening after running for 70 years

Reviewed on 16 January 2023 by , Daventry, United Kingdom

Uncomfortable seat , no legs room, music from next door

Unfortunately the show was ok but the seats was horrible . If you are bigger than a size 8 you will be touching your neighbour and if you are taller than 5 feet you'll have nowhere to put your legs as your seat almost touches seat at front . We could heat some music from next door, we heard the song " macarena" from next door and thought it was part of our show but wasn't. Next door was so loud we could hear them better than our show at some points, wafer thin walls. Seat are very hard and crammed , uper circle was extremely steep and definitely not for older people .

Reviewed on 14 January 2023 by , Hemel Hempstead, United Kingdom

Very entertaining

Reviewed on 04 January 2023 by , Dublin, Ireland

A must see!

Great suspense & ‘who dunit’!!!

Reviewed on 11 December 2022 by , Penticton, Canada

Great entertainment

Reviewed on 10 December 2022 by , Leigh On Sea, United Kingdom

Very good entertainment

Reviewed on 07 December 2022 by , München, Germany

Uncomfortable seating

Good play all in all, but the theatre old, small seating affected my enjoying of the show. Time to redecor I think!

Reviewed on 01 December 2022 by , Doha, Qatar

Good evening

Reviewed on 27 November 2022 by , Plymouth, United Kingdom

Brilliant entertainment

Good afternoons entertainment.

Reviewed on 16 November 2022 by , Tobridge, United Kingdom

Extremely Entertaining

The acting was glorious! So entertaining and comical.

Reviewed on 25 October 2022 by , Seabrook Island, United States Of America

Enthusiastic

Reviewed on 24 October 2022 by , Newcastle Upon Tyne, United Kingdom

entertaining

Reviewed on 20 October 2022 by , London, United Kingdom

Very creative

I enjoyed the show immensely Thank you

Reviewed on 18 October 2022 by , New South Wales, Australia

Fun show

Loved the show- good fun. Light entertainment but well done and good performances all round.

Reviewed on 04 October 2022 by , St Albans, United Kingdom

70th year and still going strong.

Reviewed on 29 September 2022 by , Romford, United Kingdom

Must see

Reviewed on 20 September 2022 by , Bury Saint Edmunds, United Kingdom

a classic show which was lovely to see and engaging

Reviewed on 12 September 2022 by , Reigate, United Kingdom

No wonder it is still running!

Took the kids and they loved it. Continually trying to work it out. Also the theatre staff magnificently assisted with a medical problem. Many many thanks.

Reviewed on 11 September 2022 by , Harrow, United Kingdom

Great..whodoneit

This is a great production of Agatha Christie's book. The theater is intimate and seating is very good. The cast and music bring the story together in a true suspenseful fashion!

Reviewed on 10 September 2022 by , Ypsilanti, United States Of America

WELL DONE

Reviewed on 08 September 2022 by , Singapore, Singapore

Everyone needs to see this once in their lifetime

Beautiful quaint theatre with great visibility from all seats. Warm inside so jumpers not needed or you'll be too hot. The Play is a classic and my teenagers enjoyed it. A decent break half way through.

Reviewed on 31 August 2022 by , Bedford, United Kingdom

A classic. To be watched at least once

Reviewed on 16 August 2022 by , Cape Town, South Africa

Agatha Christie's The Mousetrap was nothing but spectacular. Theatre instills a cosy atmosphere!!

Reviewed on 26 July 2022 by , Cobham, United Kingdom

Who dunnit?

Reviewed on 25 July 2022 by , Wallssey, United Kingdom

Suspenseful

Reviewed on 21 July 2022 by , London, United Kingdom

Wonderful

Great acting and mysterious. We all had our guesses on who did it and one of us was correct! An enjoyable afternoon. Beautiful theatre!

Reviewed on 20 July 2022 by , Lincoln, United States Of America

Feels fresh despite being a long running sho

Actors made the effort, and kept it entertaining.

Reviewed on 13 July 2022 by , Sunnyvale, United States Of America

A well done who-dunnit.

Reviewed on 08 July 2022 by , Piedmont, United Kingdom

Masterful piece of Aretha christir

Reviewed on 27 June 2022 by , Wallasey, United Kingdom

A must see!

Excellent from start to finish. Brilliant acting, timing and stage presence. I would recommend theatre goers to see this.

Reviewed on 19 June 2022 by , Essex, United Kingdom

Must see

Reviewed on 18 June 2022 by , Zagreb, Croatia

Glad I have finally been

I have been going to see this on several occasions and now that I have actually succeeded I am pleased I did. The seats in the orchestra stalls had a very good view of the stage. The actors were very good but I can't say much about the plot as I am sworn to secrecy so as not to spoil it for others, however I did guess "who dunnit" before it was revealed, maybe I've watched too many Poirot's

Reviewed on 15 June 2022 by , Northallerton, United Kingdom

The Mousetrap

A brilliant, iconic who dunnit play by Agatha Christie, which had me guessing who the murderer was right to the end.

Reviewed on 11 June 2022 by , Norwich, United Kingdom

Wonderful day out

Wonderful day out with my daughter brilliant acting!

Reviewed on 03 June 2022 by , West Molesey, United Kingdom

A must see

Better than expected!

Reviewed on 03 June 2022 by , Stevenage, United Kingdom

So good you can see why it has ran for 70 years!

Loved the show, but the Theatre was so difficult to find! I found 6 other Theatres before I found the one I wanted. As for traveling there, you must go my Tube. It so fast and easy to get to Leicester Square by tube, you would have to mad to even consider driving there.

Reviewed on 03 June 2022 by , Bracknell, United Kingdom

A good old fashioned play

Seats were great, lovely snug, comfortable theatre. Play was a nice change from the all singing all dancing musicals and had good story with funny bits throughout.

Reviewed on 02 June 2022 by , Saltash, United Kingdom

CarolB

Awesome great entertainment

Reviewed on 30 May 2022 by , Coolbellup, Australia

A Must See for a Theatregoer!

A wonderful show you can't see anywhere else!

Reviewed on 30 May 2022 by , Parker, United States Of America

Agatha Christie at her best.

Reviewed on 29 May 2022 by , Durham, United States Of America

Very entertaining storyline with very good acting.

As expected, the storyline was entertaining with fun clues to keep you guessing. The acting was wonderful and made the characters very memorable. Highly recommend seeing this play.

Reviewed on 24 May 2022 by , Montgomery, United States Of America

Engaging

Reviewed on 18 May 2022 by , Torquay, Australia

Lovely London experience

Reviewed on 06 May 2022 by , Ijsselmuiden, Netherlands

Truly entertaining

A great show - timeless.

Reviewed on 04 May 2022 by , Camperdown, Australia

Good fun

Story definitely feels from the period but it’s a good production and a fun evening.

Reviewed on 23 April 2022 by , London, United Kingdom

Wonderful show

Reviewed on 08 April 2022 by , Stockport, United Kingdom

It’s a classic

It’s a classic so should not be modernised. But it did seem dated. Actors were good but it was difficult to hear the landlady at times.

Reviewed on 23 March 2022 by , Dartford, United Kingdom

Fun night out

Fun night out. Wasn’t as flashy as the musicals but Mae for a nice change

Reviewed on 19 March 2022 by , Ottawa, Canada

A bit disappointing

The production seemed a bit tired

Reviewed on 11 March 2022 by , Lymm, United Kingdom

Great show

Reviewed on 25 February 2022 by , Chorley, United Kingdom

Totally Enjoyed

Seen the show before elsewhere but really enjoyed seeing it again well acted by all

Reviewed on 24 February 2022 by , Colwyn Bay, United Kingdom

Entertaining

Not a boring second

Reviewed on 13 February 2022 by , Rochford, United Kingdom

Very enjoyable murder mystery.

Reviewed on 31 January 2022 by , Rochester, United Kingdom

Second time … 23 years later!

Still great after 70 years. Saw it first 23 years ago. Nice too see it again. The whole experience is like stepping back in time … even the seating…

Reviewed on 08 January 2022 by , Birmingham, United Kingdom

Not all clear

The main female lead was not very clear and hard to understand. Apart from that loved it and so did my husband which was great as it was a birthday treat.

Reviewed on 08 January 2022 by , Westerham, United Kingdom

09 Nov
2023
Emmie Newitt

THE MOUSETRAP announces new cast members

by Emmie Newitt | Thursday, November 9 2023, 10:34

The longest-running play continues to delight audiences in the West End and today a new cast is announced for Agatha Christie's iconic thriller.

the mousetrap west endThe Mousetrap logo

THE MOUSETRAP announces new cast members
10 Oct
2023
Emmie Newitt

Best London plays to see in Autumn 2023

by Emmie Newitt | Tuesday, October 10 2023, 11:34

Autumn has arrived, even if records of 29 degrees across the UK in recent weeks has made it feel like Summer has hung around for a little longer recently. Now the nights are drawing in slightly earlier, instead of heading straight home for an evening on the sofa - why not spend your time with a trip to one of London’s theatres.

plays to see in london in autumn 2023The Mousetrap, King Lear and Flip!

Best London plays to see in Autumn 2023
29 Jun
2022
London Box Office

The Mousetrap 70th anniversary Tour – Starring Todd Carty and Gwyneth Strong

by London Box Office | Wednesday, June 29 2022, 16:23

The Mousetrap - St Martin's Theatre It’s an iconic thriller. It has been on stage non-stop in the West End for an awesome 7 decades. Agatha Christie would be thrilled. Now the initial casting has been announced for the play’s glittering 70th Anniversary tour. This is the longest running play in the world, and it is set to visit more than 70 venues throughout the UK and Ireland from September 2022.

The Mousetrap 70th anniversary Tour – Starring Todd Carty and Gwyneth Strong
09 Apr
2021
London Box Office

The Mousetrap takes the West End out of lockdown

by London Box Office | Friday, April 9 2021, 09:06

The Mousetrap - St Martin's Theatre This is the world's longest-running play, and it feels entirely appropriate for Agatha Christie's classic thriller to return and lead the West End's way out of the darkness of lockdown into the light of a new world. The show resumes on 17th May, following the government road map's Stage 3 guidelines, including two entirely separate casts stuffed with dazzling TV stars, iconic movie stars and brilliant Olivier winners. The fun kicks off at the St. Martin’s Theatre – see you there!

The Mousetrap takes the West End out of lockdown
01 Oct
2020
Phil Willmott

The Reopening of The Mousetrap in the West End has been postponed

by Phil Willmott | Thursday, October 1 2020, 07:58

The Mousetrap Adam Spiegel has proved himself to be one of the canniest producers in the West End with a string of hit shows which, whilst not always intellectually engaging, have, none the less, kept theatre’s full for decades. I’ve worked for him in a number of capacities across several projects.

The Reopening of The Mousetrap in the West End has been postponed
23 Jul
2020
Phil Willmott

Book for an Ingenious 67 Year Old Thriller That’s Still Full of Surprises

by Phil Willmott | Thursday, July 23 2020, 15:07

The Mousetrap Tickets - London I'm referring to THE MOUSETRAP, of course, which, if its run hadn’t been interrupted by the West End’s Covid shut-down, would have celebrated its 30,000th consecutive performance in 2024.

Book for an Ingenious 67 Year Old Thriller That’s Still Full of Surprises