West End theatre the St. Martin’s Theatre is marking a major milestone this month as it celebrates 50 years of playing host to Agatha Christie’s long-running murder mystery The Mousetrap.
The Mousetrap marked its 70th anniversary in 2022 and is the world’s longest running play ever. The show premiered at Theatre Royal Nottingham in 1952 and toured the UK, before opening at London’s Ambassadors Theatre – next door to the St Martin’s Theatre, on 25 November 1952.
In March 1974 The Mousetrap moved to the St. Martin’s Theatre, where it has played ever since.
Designed by legendary theatre designer W. G. R. Sprague, St Martin’s Theatre first opened in 1916, commissioned by Richard Verney, 19th Baron Willoughby de Broke, together with B. A. (Bertie) Meyer. The St. Martin’s theatre is still owned by the present Lord Willoughby de Broke and his family.
Lord Willoughby de Broke said in a statement: “At St. Martin’s Theatre, we’re thrilled to mark 50 incredible years since The Mousetrap first graced our stage on March 25, 1974. As we celebrate this milestone, we also tip our hats to the 22 years it spent captivating audiences next door at the Ambassadors. It’s 72-year run is testament to the enduring charm of Agatha Christie’s masterpiece and the dedicated team on Stage and behind the scenes. Here’s to half a century of theatrical excellence, with The Mousetrap continuing to shine brightly in London’s West End.””
Producer of The Mousetrap, Adam Spiegel, said: “I’m immensely proud that St. Martin’s Theatre as provided a home for The Mousetrap over the past 50 remarkable years, contributing to its illustrious 72-year legacy. Millions of theatregoers have experienced the show in the intimate atmosphere and rich historical backdrop that St. Martin’s provides. It is the perfect setting for our timeless production. I’m deeply grateful for the legacy established before my tenure and eagerly anticipate the milestones yet to unfold.”
The current London cast of Agatha Christie’s The Mousetrap includes Rachel Summers as Mollie Ralston, Christopher Bonwell as Giles Ralston, Joshua Glenister as Christopher Wren, Gay Soper as Mrs Boyle, Miles Richardson as Major Metcalf, Jessica Temple as Miss Casewell, Sebastien Torkia as Mr Paravicini, and George Hannigan as Detective Sgt. Trotter, with Clive Marlowe, Sarah Parkins, Ben Riddle, Kieran Seabrook France, Alexander Scrivens, and Cathryn Sherman.
The Mousetrap is produced by Adam Spiegel with Direction by Ian Talbot OBE and associate direction by Denise Silvey.
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