Agatha Christie’s record-breaking whodunnit, The Mousetrap, celebrates its anniversary as the world’s longest running stage production with a billet at Milton Keynes Theatre from Monday.
For the first leg of its national tour the cast will include Steven France (Eastenders, The Bill) as Christopher Wren, Thomas Howes (Downton Abbey, The History Boys (National Theatre UK Tour) as Sgt Trotter, Karl Howman (Brush Strokes) as Mr Paravicini, Bruno Langley (Coronation Street, Doctor Who) as Giles Ralston, Graham Seed (Yes, Prime Minister UK Tour, BBC Radio 4’s The Archers) as Major Metcalf and Jemma Walker (Family Affairs, Eastenders) as Mollie Ralston. Jan Waters will reprise her west end role as Mrs Boyle and Clare Wilkie (Eastenders) will play Miss Casewell.
This classic murder mystery play has become a celebrity itself with audiences around the world keeping the secret of its finale. In fact the whole story-line is shrouded in mystery.
The Mousetrap runs until Saturday, September 29. For tickets call the box office 0844 871 7652 or visit www.atgtickets.com /miltonkeynes.
Anyone who misses the show can see it recast and back out on the road next year. On April 8 it comes to The Waterside and on April 30 it goes to the Royal & Derngate, Northampton. For tickets go to www.atgtickets.com/aylesbury or www.royalandderngate.co.uk