London: The Mousetrap
Wheelchair Accessibility:
Yes
Operating Hours:Monday - Saturday: Evening performances at 19:30. Tuesday & Saturday matinees at 15:00
The Vibe:World's longest-running play, since 1952 🕵️
Agatha Christie's murder mystery has played continuously in London since 1952 — the longest initial run of any play in history. Audiences are sworn to secrecy about the ending; seven decades later, the twist still holds.
A snowed-in guest house, seven suspicious strangers, and a radio announcement about a London murder. The period-authentic 1950s English interior slowly tightens as tensions rise.
- • Longest initial run of any play in world theatre history
- • Playing continuously since 1952
- • Over 30,000 performances to date
Fit For
- 📚 Christie fans: Essential London viewing
- 👵 Seniors: Traditional whodunit without spectacle demands
- 👨👩👧 Families: Recommended 10+
- 🕵️ Mystery lovers: Source text for the genre
Highlights
- Agatha Christie's original 1952 script, largely unchanged
- St Martin's Theatre — tiny Victorian auditorium of 550 seats
- Twist ending protected by audience oath at end of each show
- Period-authentic 1950s staging
- Historical significance unmatched in theatre — Hidden Gem
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