The Mousetrap
- March 19, 2007
- Rated 5 of 5 by
morph! from Belfast, United Kingdom
When you're in London, take the opportunity to see the longest running play in the world: the Mousetrap, at St Martin's Theatre. Currently in its 55th year, the Agatha Christie murder mystery has become a must-see for theatre lovers visiting the English capital.
When you walk into the theatre, the first thing you see is a wooden board, proclaiming the number of the performance you're about to see (mine was 22227!). The walls of the theatre and bar are lined with pictures of the play's cast through the years, and make for interesting interval reading.
The play itself? It's a murder mystery so I can't say whodunit! Suffice to say, the end is unexpected, the play tense and thrilling. The actors are excellent and the set simple but effective.
Prices for tickets ranged from £13.50 to £35 - up in our £13.50 we had a great view but were on a steep incline. We found the seats cost less if you bought them from the theatre itself, rather than the ticket booths dotted round the West End.
This makes for a great night out - it suited for all the family and is highly recommended!
Box office 0870 162 8787.
From journal Lively London - a Midweek Break