The Mousetrap
Thu 3 Dec · 15:00
St. Martin's Theatre
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The Mousetrap, a murder mystery play by Agatha Christie, will run at St Martin's Theatre in London on 3 December 2026, with the longest-running West End show reaching its 30,000th performance in March.
The Mousetrap is a murder mystery play by Agatha Christie. The longest-running West End show, it also has by far the longest run of any play in the world, reaching its 30,000th performance on 19 March 2025. The play opened in London's West End in 1952 and ran continuously until 16 March 2020, when the stage performances had to be temporarily discontinued during the COVID-19 pandemic. It then re-opened on 17 May 2021. As of 2022 the play had been seen by 10 million people in London.
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The Mousetrap takes place on Thursday, 3 December 2026 at 15:00.
The Mousetrap is held at St. Martin's Theatre in London (West Street, London, WC2H 9NZ).
Yes — hotels within walking distance of St. Martin's Theatre can be compared using the accommodation search further down this page.
The Mousetrap is performing at The Mousetrap.
Tickets for The Mousetrap can be booked via Ticketmaster using the "Check Tickets & Live Prices" button on this page, which opens the official booking site in a new tab.
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The Mousetrap is a murder mystery play by Agatha Christie. The longest-running West End show, it also has by far the longest run of any play in the world, reaching its 30,000th performance on 19 March 2025. The play opened in London's West End in 1952 and ran continuously until 16 March 2020, when the stage performances had to be temporarily discontinued during the COVID-19 pandemic. It then re-opened on 17 May 2021. As of 2022 the play had been seen by 10 million people in London.
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The Mousetrap, a murder mystery play by Agatha Christie, will run at St Martin's Theatre in London on 3 December 2026, with the longest-running West End show reaching its 30,000th performance in March.
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The Mousetrap is a murder mystery play by Agatha Christie. The longest-running West End show, it also has by far the longest run of any play in the world, reaching its 30,000th performance on 19 March 2025. The play opened in London's West End in 1952 and ran continuously until 16 March 2020, when the stage performances had to be temporarily discontinued during the COVID-19 pandemic. It then re-opened on 17 May 2021. As of 2022 the play had been seen by 10 million people in London.
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When is The Mousetrap?
The Mousetrap takes place on Thursday, 3 December 2026 at 15:00.
Where is The Mousetrap taking place?
The Mousetrap is held at St. Martin's Theatre in London (West Street, London, WC2H 9NZ).
Is there anywhere to stay near The Mousetrap?
Yes — hotels within walking distance of St. Martin's Theatre can be compared using the accommodation search further down this page.
Who is performing at The Mousetrap?
The Mousetrap is performing at The Mousetrap.
How do I get tickets for The Mousetrap?
Tickets for The Mousetrap can be booked via Ticketmaster using the "Check Tickets & Live Prices" button on this page, which opens the official booking site in a new tab.
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