Agatha Christie's iconic thriller will hit the milestone in the capital today, with an extension to the booking period also announced today.
The cast of The Mousetrap with Guinness World Record. Photo by Craig Sugden
The Mousetrap obtained a Guinness World Record today for the title of longest theatrical run.
A gripping murder mystery set in a remote guesthouse, The Mousetrap follows a group of strangers who find themselves trapped during a snowstorm. When one of the guests is murdered, the others are forced to confront their secrets as they are investigated by the police. This is a classic whodunit which has captivated audiences in London for 73 years and counting!
It will be celebrated at the St Martin's Theatre this evening, where a special schools matinee performance was held this afternoon for over 400 children from schools across London.
Brian Fenty, Producer of The Mousetrap says: “As The Mousetrap celebrates its record-shattering 30,000th performance, I’m reminded daily of the timeless genius behind Agatha Christie’s work and her landmark Whodunnit. It’s an honour to carry forward this legacy, proof that remarkable storytelling can unite audiences across generations—and endure for decades to come.”
The current cast of The Mousetrap includes Lara Lemon as Mollie Ralston, Harry Bradley as Giles Ralston, Richard Leeming as Christopher Wren, Rekha John-Cheriyan as Mrs Boyle, Owen Oakeshott as Major Metcalf, Grace Darling as Miss Casewell, Alasdair Buchan as Mr Paravicini, and Daniel Rainford as Detective Sgt. Trotter, Liv Koplick, Clive Marlowe, Richard Parnwell, Ben Riddle, and Cathryn Sherman.
The Mousetrap is produced by Brian Fenty, directed by Philip Franks and the Artistic Director is Denise Silvey.
The production is extending its current booking period to spring 2026.
