The world’s longest-running play
Agatha Christie’s The Mousetrap is a London institution, having been performed continuously in the West End since 1952. The Mousetrap tickets provide an authentic taste of theatre history.Young couple Mollie and Giles Ralston have set up a country guest house at Monkswell Manor, but their grand opening is upstaged by a grizzly murder nearby. Trapped by a snowstorm and with the killer heading their way, the residents and guests of Monkswell must figure out who is guilty.
With everyone a suspect, this ultimate whodunnit has plenty of twists and turns to trap even the canniest detective fans - and a surprise ending that has remained a secret for decades.
Agatha Christie is possibly the world’s most famous crime writer, having written over 60 murder mysteries and created the iconic characters of Poirot and Miss Marple.
An icon of the West End, The Mousetrap is one of the best London plays, and a must-see for any theatre-lover.
Important information
Playing at: St Martin's Theatre, West Street, London, WC2H 0DPPerformance dates: 19 Jul 2021 - 30 Jan 2022
Running time: 2 hours 15 minutes (including an interval)
Age recommendation: Best for age 12+. Under 5s not permitted.
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