Agatha Christie’s The Mousetrap, the world’s longest-running play, has announced an extension at St Martin’s Theatre, bringing the production firmly into its 75th year. Producers have announced the show is now booking through 18 July 2027.
It’s been announced today that Agatha Christie’s The Mousetrap has extended until July 2027, as it approaches its 75th anniversary. The production first opened at the St. Martin’s Theatre in the West End on 25 November 1952, where it’s been ever since and recently celebrated 30,000 West End performances.
The current cast is currently slated to star in the production until 7 November, with a new cast expected to take over. The production has already announced a UK Tour to take place during its 75th anniversary year.
It’s also been announced that the theatre will see some refurbishments as the play nears its historic milestone, including a comprehensive redecoration of the venue’s public-facing interior spaces, replacement of the existing bars at stalls, dress circle and upper circle level, and the addition of a new foyer bar, supporting the ongoing conservation of the historic building.
View live availability for The Mousetrap here
The current cast of The Mousetrap
Over the course of its 75-year run, the production has seen numerous casts step into the production. The current cast, running until 7 November 2026, includes:
- Saranna Parlone as Mollie Ralston
- Ben Riddle as Giles Ralston
- Stefan Chanyaem as Christopher Wren
- Joanne Henry as Mrs Boyle
- James Staddon as Major Metcalf
- Anna Rawlings as Miss Casewell
- Dugald Bruce-Lockhart as Mr Paravicini
- Ben Galvin as Detective Sergeant Trotter
The company also includes by Nancy Doubledee, Bella Farr, Barnaby Jago, Richard Parnwell and Clive Marlowe.
Plan your visit to The Mousetrap
- Theatre: St Martin’s Theatre
- Booking dates: Booking until 18 July 2027
- Performance schedule: Monday to Saturday evenings; Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday matinees
- Running time: 2 hours 15 minutes (including interval)
- Age range: Ages 7+
St Martin's Theatre, London
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