The Mousetrap

DON’T JUST SEE IT. SOLVE IT.

AGATHA CHRISTIE’S THE MOUSETRAP is the world’s longest-running play. This thrilling West End production is THE genre-defining murder mystery from the best-selling novelist of all time… case closed!

For over seven decades, the London production has provided an exceptional benchmark for the universal thrill of well-crafted live theatre.

Agatha Christie is the world’s best-selling novelist of all time, with an estimated 2 billion books sold. Besides having written the world’s longest-running play, she is also the only female playwright to have ever had three plays running simultaneously in London’s West End.

Brimming with her signature blend of intrigue, sophisticated humour and surprising twists, THE MOUSETRAP bears the irresistible and timeless mark of its beloved author.

Perhaps the reason THE MOUSETRAP appeals to a wide range of audiences and age groups lies in its clever dramatic formula. The iconic set-up, which has inspired countless other murder mysteries, puts audiences in the position of not just passive observers, but active participants. Nothing’s quite as fun as playing detective from your seat, knowing every colourful character is a suspect, and trying to piece it all together yourself in real time.
It’s deceptively simple… and simply genius!

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.__

Age Restrictions

Ages 7+ (recommended). Under 16s must be accompanied by an adult. Under 4s will not be admitted. All children must have their own ticket.

Performance Times

Now taking bookings for performances up until Sat 27th September 2025.

Show times for each day are below.

Mon

7.30pm

Tue

3.00pm
7.30pm

Wed

7.30pm

Thu

3.00pm
7.30pm

Fri

7.30pm

Sat

3.00pm
7.30pm

Sun

What the press say

A beautifully preserved example of a country house murder mystery

The Stage

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St. Martin's Theatre Details

Bus routes: (Shaftesbury Avenue) 14, 19, 38; (Charing Cross Road) 14, 19, 38, 24, 29, 176

Night buses: (Shaftesbury Avenue) 14, N5, N19, N20, N38, N41; (Charing Cross Road) 14, 24, 176, N5, N19, N29, N38, N41, N279

Nearest rail: Charing Cross

Tube lines: Piccadilly, Northern

Nearest tube: Leicester Square

Directions from Leicester Square :

(5mins) Take Cranbourn Street away from Leicester Square until St Martin’s Lane, where you head left up to West Street. The theatre’s at the right of the fork.

Car park: St Martin's Lane Hotel (4mins)

In congestion zone?: Yes

Facilities at St. Martin's Theatre

Air conditioned

Bar

Disabled toilets

Infrared hearing loop

Toilets

Wheelchair accessible

St. Martin's Theatre Location

West Street, London, WC2H 9NZ

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