Running continuously for over 60 years, Agatha Christie’s murder mystery The Mousetrap is the longest running show in the world with over 25,000 performances in the West End.
A mesmerising ‘who done it’ thriller by the best crime writer of all time, The Mousetrap continues to attract audiences with its edge of your seat drama, intrigue and breath-taking suspense.
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A true masterpiece and British institution, there is no theatrical experience quite like Agatha Christie’s The Mousetrap.
An attraction in its own right it was first performed in London’s West End in 1952. Despite Christie herself believing it would only last a matter of months it went on became the longest-running show in British theatre history as early as 1958.
Little did they know back then that it would still be going strong 60 years later and taking its surprises to new audiences with its first ever UK tour.
Part of the show’s appeal is of course the fact that it’s one of Agatha Christie’s most famous works. The creator behind some of the most famous detectives including Miss Marple and Hercule Poirot, she is the undisputed Queen of Crime.
Then there’s the actual story itself which has all the ingredients that every gripping murder mystery needs - a rambling old remote guesthouse, eight stranded guests with plenty of secrets and a murder.
Full of teases, crucial clues, a few red herrings along the way and a huge twist, The Mousetrap is the ultimate ‘who done it’ mystery that will leave you scratching your head and captivated as you try to solve it yourself.
If you want to find out who did it make sure you go and see this quintessentially English murder mystery for yourself. Use the Holiday Search above and book with National Holidays today.