Now in its ninth 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.
The new cast includes OWEN WARNER who makes his stage debut as the accused Leonard Vole. Best known for his long running role as Romeo Nightingale in Channel 4’s Hollyoaks, Owen reached the final in ITV’s I’m a Celebrity Get Me Out of Here in 2022 finishing in second place. Upcoming film projects include Spider Island and Butterfly. Owen is joined by ELEANOR SUTTON as Romaine. Eleanor’s theatre credits include A Doll’s House (The Crucible Theatre); A Midsummer Night’s Dream (Opera Holland Park) and Wuthering Heights (Emma Rice’s US Tour).
The cast also includes SIMON COTTON (Murder on the Orient Express, UK and International Tour; An Inspector Calls, UK and International Tour) as Sir Wilfrid Robarts QC, MATTHEW WHITE (Midnight Cowboy, Southwark Playhouse; Glee Club, New Vic Theatre) as Mr Mayhew, DAVID WHITWORTH (Twelfth Night, Royal Shakespeare Company; The Comedy of Errors, Persever Productions; Women in Black, GEST in Gothenburg) as Mr Justice Wainwright and MICHAEL MEARS (A Christmas Carol, Alexandra Palace Theatre; Hamlet, Young Vic) as Mr Myers QC.
Joe Anthony, Kai Antoine, Andrew Bloomer, Martin Edwards, Oliver Hatfield, Tamsin Heatley, Matthew Hebden, Mark Huckett, Ruchi Rai, Vanessa Sampson, Paul Westwood and Meimei Young complete the company.
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 17 April 2027. Tickets start from £13.80 for performances running Tuesday – Saturday 7.30pm, Saturday 2.30pm, Sunday 3pm.
Age Guidance: Recommended for 10+. We do not admit babes in arms and all children must be accompanied by an adult.
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)
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.
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?'
