Now in its tenth year at London County Hall, WITNESS FOR THE PROSECUTION has captured the imagination of thousands; enthralled by the case of Leonard Vole.
The audience are thrillingly placed in the thick of the action, as Agatha Christie’s story of justice, passion and betrayal unfolds around them. The twists and turns of the case are played out in a spectacular courtroom setting, as prosecution battles defence, and witnesses take to the stand to give their shocking testimonies.
Matthew McGivern (Hollyoaks, Channel 4) makes his West End debut as Leonard Vole, Sophie Craig (I Love You, Now What?, The Park; Emmerdale, ITV) making her West End debut as Romaine Vole, Jo Stone-Fewings (Coriolanus, National Theatre; The Winter’s Tale, RSC) returns as Sir Wilfrid Robarts QC, Crispin Redman (Peggy For You, The Pinter; An Inspector Calls, The Garrick) returns as Mr Mayhew, Jude Owusu (Othello, Theatre Royal Haymarket; The Duchess, Trafalgar Theatre) as Mr Myers QC and David Shaw-Parker (The Winter’s Tale, RSC; Oedipus Rex; National Theatre) as Mr Justice Wainwright.
Don’t miss this landmark stage production on London’s South Bank.
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You have been summoned for jury service. Accused of murdering a widow to inherit her wealth, will Leonard survive the shocking witness testimony? Will he be able to convince the jury, and you, of his innocence and escape the hangman’s noose?
Tickets on sale now for performances until 19 September 2027. Tickets start from £13.80 for performances running Tuesday – Saturday 7.30pm, Saturday 2.30pm, Sunday 3pm.
Age Guidance: Recommended for 10+. We advise parental guidance.
Children under 5 will not be permitted entry. Children under the age of 16 must be accompanied by and seated next to a ticket holder who is at least 18 years old.
Children of pre-booked group educational visits must be supervised at all times by an adult and supervision of children shall be no fewer than 1 adult per 10 children.
All children must have their own ticket, and as with all audience members, may be asked to leave if they are causing disruption to actors and other audience members.
The London County Hall theatre has air conditioning.
*Please note:
Latecomers may not be permitted. Gallery Seats are not suitable for those who have difficulties climbing stairs are Vertigo sufferers. Row A in the Gallery has narrow access to seats.
There is not a cloakroom at this venue; bags that do not fit comfortably under a single seat will not be permitted.
2hrs 15mins (incl. interval, subject to change)
Until 22 September: Harry Chandler (Leonard Vole). Charlotte Beaumont (Romaine Vole). Jonathan Firth (Sir Wilfrid Robarts QC). Nigel Hastings (Mr Mayhew). Jeffery Kissoon (Mr Justice Wainwright). David Birrell (Mr Myers QC). Charles Angiama, Caroline Gruber, Matthew Hebden, Phoenix Henries, Harrison Hirst, Gillian McCafferty, Sky Bailey McGill, Anna Rawlings, Jack Spencer, Dale Superville, Paulo Vieira and Christopher Wright.
From 22 September: Matthew McGivern (Leonard Vole), Sophie Craig (Romaine Vole), Jo Stone-Fewings (Sir Wilfrid Robarts QC), Crispin Redman (Mr Mayhew), Jude Owusu (Mr Myers QC), David Shaw-Parker (Mr Justice Wainwright), Sahar Awad, Philip Battley, William Baylis, Siobhan Bevan, Garon Akbar Clark, Michael Cusick, Anthony Ofoegdu, Sean Paul Jenkinson, Io Munro, Caroline Partridge, Tom Richardson, Tristan Rivelle.
Agatha Christie (Author), Lucy Bailey (Director), Mic Pool (Sound Designer), Chris Davey (Lighting Designer), William Dudley (Designer), Ellie Collyer-Bristow CDG (Casting).
'Spine-Tingling and Mesmerising'
'Classic Christie. The queen of cunning has been brilliantly served'
'London's guiltiest pleasure'
'A DELIGHT. Guilty of being a good night out'
'An Agatha Christie classic in an imposing setting.'
'Hugely fun site-specific revival of this Agatha Christie courtroom drama'
'Immersive, ingenious, high-energy thriller. What are you waiting for?'
