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The Mousetrap Tickets

Name: The Mousetrap
Start: 2025-11-08T19:30:00
End: 2025-11-08T21:50:00
Location: St. Martin's Theatre

Cast of "The Mousetrap" in period costumes on stage.

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Duration

2 hr 20 min

Step into Agatha Christie's legendary murder mystery, The Mousetrap, a record-breaking West End classic with a twist you’ll never see coming.

Theater name: The Mousetrap at St. Martin's Theatre

4.6/5

(1,045)

Marina

Oct 2025

Verified booking

5/5

A fantastic experience! The Mousetrap completely lived up to its classic reputation — engaging, clever, and full of twists that kept us guessing right to the end. Even my partner, who has ADHD, was hooked the entire time! The staff were friendly, the performance started and ended right on schedule, and while the seats are a bit small (as you’d expect in a historic theatre), they were still comfortable. Highly recommend seeing this iconic play while in London!

Jennifer

Jul 2025

Verified booking

4/5

The play was great - really enjoyed it. The seats however - we were at the top, E9 and 10 - view of the stage was excellent but the seats were miserably uncomfortable (and we're both fairly average size people). Air conditioning was also a challenge but do appreciate it was unusually hot.

Russell

May 2025

Verified booking

4/5

Performance was very well done. The speech was clear, the actors playing their roles superbly. The plot was a bit hard to follow, some of the British jokes flew over our heads and as a crime mystery obviously there has to be a bit of discourse in the storyline. But I feel this was a good example of the limitations that come.from adapting a book to a theatrical. The seats in the theatre are a bit snug, with not a lot of leg room. I'm only average height but even my knees were against the seat in front.

Step inside the most famous murder mystery with The Mousetrap in London, the world’s longest-running play, which first opened in 1952.

Agatha Christie’s genre-defining whodunnit has been playing continuously in the West End, welcoming over 10 million guests through the doors of St. Martin’s Theatre.

Crafted with delicious suspense and sealed with one of theatre’s most iconic twist endings, it’s no wonder audiences return again and again (and famously never spoil the ending).

A three-time Guinness World Record holder and whodunit as fresh as it was in 1952, it is a true West End rite of passage. Book your tickets to The Mousetrap in London now!

Fun fact: David Raven, one of the prominent members of the original cast, made his mark in the Guinness Book of World Records as the ‘Most Durable Actor' with a jaw-dropping 4575 performances as Major Metcalf.

The story

A blizzard traps seven strangers inside Monkswell Manor, a countryside guesthouse cut off from the world. When a police sergeant arrives, they learn a murderer is in their midst. As secrets unravel and tensions mount, the killer strikes again. But who is the next target, and who is hiding the biggest secret of all? With red herrings, chilling backstories, and Agatha Christie’s signature suspense, The Mousetrap, London is the original "locked-room mystery" that redefined the genre.

Critics reviews

“At the end of this week, the world’s longest-running show will complete its 65th year in the West End. It is salutary to reflect that when it opened, Winston Churchill was prime minister and there was still rationing.”

- Evening Standard UK

“It has passed into the realm of great British institutions, as much a highlight of the tourist trail as the Tower of London or Madame Tussauds.”

- Sunday Express

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What our guests say
Marina
Oct 2025
Verified booking
5/5
A fantastic experience! The Mousetrap completely lived up to its classic reputation — engaging, clever, and full of twists that kept us guessing right to the end. Even my partner, who has ADHD, was hooked the entire time! The staff were friendly, the performance started and ended right on schedule, and while the seats are a bit small (as you’d expect in a historic theatre), they were still comfortable. Highly recommend seeing this iconic play while in London!
Büttner
Oct 2025
Verified booking
5/5
The interior of the theater, the seating box, the small pub, and the actors performing in various English dialects were so English. Wonderful, unique, always a pleasure. Thanks also to Agatha Christir
Forrest
Oct 2025
Verified booking
3/5
Really easy to get to the venue, but seating was very cramped. The play was ok but not as good as I thought it would be. Being able to pre-order interval snacks and drinks was really useful
Jock
Oct 2025
Verified booking
4/5
You're carried away by the mystery and the outcome lives up to your expectations. Even though I suspected part of the enigma before it was revealed.
Tobias
Oct 2025
Verified booking
4/5
Fun theater in a nice room!

Show details

Categories: Play, Classic, Drama

Audience: Suitable for 7+

Theater name: St. Martin's Theatre

Find the best seats in the house with the St. Martin's Theatre seating plan

Theater facilities: In-house bar, coat check, washrooms

Theater accessibility: Wheelchair accessibility, assistive listening system, guide dogs welcome

Dress Code: Smart casual

Cast & crew

Leading roles: Georgina Duncan as Mollie Ralston, Sam Hollis as Giles Ralston, Adam Woolley as Christopher Wren, Lucy Tregear as Mrs. Boyle, Neil Reidman as Major Metcalf, Chloe Fenwick-Brown as Miss Casewell, John Wark as Mr. Paravicini, Jack Condon as Detective Sergeant Trotter

Writer: Agatha Christie

Director: Philip Franks

Producers: Sir Peter Saunders (1952–1994), Sir Stephen Waley-Cohen (1994–2018), Adam Spiegel (2018–2024), Brian Fenty (2024–Present)

Artistic director: Denise Silvey

Company stage manager: Paula Salmon

Deputy stage manager: Helen Cobb

Assistant stage managers: Liv Koplick & Richard Parnwell

Movement director: Sophia Vi

Costume supervisor: Caroline Hannam

Head of wardrobe: Janet Hudson-Holt

Additional info

This show is suitable for ages 7 years and above. Children under 5 years will not be admitted to this show.

Children under 16 years of age must be accompanied by an adult over 18 years of age.

Content warning: The play includes murder, suspense and discussions about violence, which might be disturbing for some viewers.

Keep in mind, most theaters are air-conditioned throughout the year and can get a bit chilly. Bring along a light jacket if needed.

Frequently asked questions about The Mousetrap

Q: How much do The Mousetrap London tickets cost?

A: Prices may change based on your choice of seats and show dates.

Q: Where is The Mousetrap playing in London?

A: The show is playing at the St. Martin’s Theatre.

Q: How long does the performance run?

A: The show lasts for about 2 hours and 20 minutes, including one intermission.

Q: What’s the story about?

A: A group of strangers trapped in a snowed-in guesthouse soon discover that one among them is a murderer in this iconic Agatha Christie mystery.

Q: Is the show suitable for children?

A: There’s no strict age limit, but it’s generally recommended for ages 7 years and above due to suspenseful and violent themes.

Q: Is The Mousetrap appropriate for first-time theatergoers?

A: Yes! Its gripping mystery, classic staging, and engaging plot make it perfect for both newcomers and seasoned theater fans.

Q: How long has The Mousetrap been running in London?

A: It has been playing continuously since 1952, making it the longest-running play in the world.

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Online Venue Check-In: You will be contacted by the venue 48 hours before the performance with instructions on how to check-in and retrieve your e-ticket.