"Famously the world's longest consistently running play, Agatha Christie's Mousetrap has now been running for over 70 years, and is one of those plays that everyone is presumed to see once in their lives. The murder-mystery storyline is set in "the present", presumably England, around the time the play was published in 1952, including the continuation of World War II rationing."
"The play is based on a short story, but Christie asked that the story not be published as long as it ran in the West End of London, and it still hasn't been published in the UK (although you can buy it overseas if desperate). Its long-running popularity is partly thanks to the fact that once you attend, you're not supposed to tell anyone whodunit, keeping the secret safe for the next generation of theatregoers."
"So, if you haven't seen it, there's a sale on tickets at the moment. Seats start from £25 (usually £31), depending on the date and time you choose, with offers on other seats as well, such as £71 seats on sale for £40. The offer is valid for Monday to Thursday performances until 15th January 2026. Book by Tuesday 9th December 2025 from here."
Agatha Christie's Mousetrap has run continuously in the West End for over 70 years and remains a near-universal theatrical experience. The murder-mystery is set in the present of 1952 England and includes continued World War II rationing. The play is based on a short story that was restricted from UK publication while the production ran. Audience members are asked to keep the identity of the murderer secret after attending, preserving the surprise for future theatregoers. A ticket sale offers Monday–Thursday performances through 15 January 2026, with seats from £25 (usually £31) and other discounted options; book by 9 December 2025.
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