Brand new production images have been released for the 75th anniversary UK tour of Agatha Christie’s The Mousetrap, the world’s longest-running play, ahead of its opening in Birmingham next week. The play will visit over 25 cities across the UK as it celebrates this historic milestone.
The world’s longest running play, The Mousetrap is entering its historic 75th year with a major UK tour. Brand new images of the production have been released ahead of the tour opening in Birmingham :
New production images have been released for the 75th anniversary UK tour of Agatha Christie’s iconic thriller The Mousetrap, offering the first look at the touring cast in character ahead of the tour’s opening in Birmingham on 3 September 2026. The tour runs through to 2027, visiting more than 25 cities across the UK.
Since 1952, The Mousetrap has captivated audiences with silent clues, shifting shadows and the best-kept secret in theatre history. As news spreads of a shocking murder in London, seven strangers seek refuge in a remote guesthouse, only to discover the threat may already be within their walls. As suspicion tightens its grip on the group, audiences are challenged to work out who among them is capable of murder
Photos: The Mousetrap on tour
The principal cast of the tour features:
- Nicholas Bailey as Major Metcalf
- Susan Penhaligon as Mrs Boyle
- Emily Laing as Mollie Ralston
- Jack Hardwick as Giles Ralston
- Thomas Barrett as Christopher Wren
- Clare Duffy as Miss Casewell
- James Peake as Mr Paravicini
- Alfie Richards as Detective Sergeant Trotter
The tour is directed by Hannah Chissick, with lighting design by Nic Farman, casting by Denise Silvey and resident direction by Myles Brown.
Want to see The Mousetrap in London? Plan your visit:
- Theatre: St Martin’s Theatre
- Booking dates: Booking until 3 January 2027
- Performance schedule: Monday to Saturday evenings; Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday matinees
- Age range: 7+
- Book tickets for The Mousetrap in London
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