Agatha Christie’s classic whodunnit The Mousetrap has announced a new West End cast and Director.
Ola Ince has been announced as the new director of The Mousetrap, following several months of work with the cast to refresh the world’s longest-running play.
On taking on this prestigious new role, Ola said “It’s been such a joy stepping into the legendary world of Agatha Christie. Over the past few months, I’ve been so grateful for the knowledge, stories, and passion that have been generously shared with me. Together, the brilliant cast and I have laughed, debated, and marvelled in awe at the magic of The Mousetrap. We can’t wait to share that magic with audiences!”
Love The Traitors and Only Murders in the Building? In an interview with the Guardian Ince said “This is the original for people who want to lock in and see the real deal.”
Ince’s numerous credits include classics such as The Crucible, Romeo & Juliet and Othello for Shakespeare’s Globe, as well as serving as International Associate Director for Tina – The Tina Turner Musical; creating, casting and directing the productions in London, Hamburg, Broadway and Utrecht alongside Phyllida Lloyd; from 2018 to 2020.
In 2016 Ola was Artistic Associate at the Lyric Hammersmith and Theatre Royal Stratford East. She was an Artistic Associate at the Royal Court Theatre from 2018-2022.
Producer Brian Fenty said of Ola “I’m genuinely thrilled to welcome Ola Ince to The Mousetrap. Ola is a force of nature — a director who understands what it means to be both a steward of history and a challenger of complacency. Her creative instinct is first-class, and her care and love for Agatha Christie’s world is as heartening as it is inspiring.
New West End cast
The new cast taking on Agatha Christie’s iconic play includes Georgina Fairbanks as Mollie Ralston, Cai Brigden as Giles Ralston, Joshua Riley as Christopher Wren, Nicky Goldie as Mrs Boyle, Christopher Wright as Major Metcalf, Kate Handford as Miss Casewell, Stephen Ventura as Mr Paravicini, and Thomas Dennis as Detective Sgt. Trotter. Completing the cast are Clive Marlowe, Richard Parnwell, Saranna Parlone and Cathryn Sherman.
Rehearsal Photos
The production has released rehearsal photos ahead on the cast beginning performances tonight, 10 November 2025.
Earlier this year, The Mousetrap celebrated the extraordinary milestone of playing its 30,000th performance in London. The show has long been the world’s longest-running play, having been the West End’s most performed and longest-running play since September 1957.
It continues its record-breaking engagement at the St Martin’s Theatre, and will enter its 74th year on 25 November 2025.
The Mousetrap at St Martin’s Theatre is booking to 17 October 2026.
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