THE MOUSETRAP extends West End run to 2027

Emmie Newitt 25 November, 2025, 10:06

The world's longest-running play, inspired by Agatha Christie's iconic thriller, has announced the extension as part of the show's 75th anniversary, with a UK tour and more exciting celebrations to come in the next twelve months.

the mousetrap 2025 cast LtoR Stephen Ventura, Georgina Fairbanks, Cai Brigden, Thomas Dennis, Christopher Wright, Joshua Riley, Nicky Goldie, Kate Handford. Photo by Matt Crockett

The Mousetrap has been captivating the world with silent clues, shifting shadows, and the best-kept secret in theatre history since its debut in 1952. The show recently celebrated its 30,000th performance at its home in the St Martin's Theatre.

Today, it was announced that the play will embark on a major UK tour from Autumn 2026, opening at The Alexandra in Birmingham on 3rd September.

The Mousetrap follows a group of strangers who find themselves trapped during a snowstorm. When one of the guests is murdered, the others are forced to confront their secrets as they are investigated by the police.

The current cast of The Mousetrap includes Lara Lemon as Mollie Ralston, Harry Bradley as Giles Ralston, Richard Leeming as Christopher Wren, Rekha John-Cheriyan as Mrs Boyle, Owen Oakeshott as Major Metcalf, Grace Darling as Miss Casewell, Alasdair Buchan as Mr Paravicini, and Daniel Rainford as Detective Sgt. Trotter, Liv Koplick, Clive Marlowe, Richard Parnwell, Ben Riddle, and Cathryn Sherman.

The Mousetrap is produced by Brian Fenty, directed by Philip Franks and the Artistic Director is Denise Silvey.

Performances of the play are now extending to 3 January 2027.

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