NEWS: Principal Cast Confirmed for 75th Anniversary Tour of Agatha Christie’s ‘The Mousetrap’

Principal casting has now been confirmed for the upcoming new tour of Agatha Christie’s classic play, which welcomes new Director Hannah Chissick.

The newly announced cast is set to include: Emily Laing (One Life) as Mollie Ralston, Jack Hardwick (The Bodyguard UK tour) as Giles Ralston, Thomas Barrett (Summer Folk, National Theatre) as Christopher Wren, Clare Duffy (Pipe Dream, Union Theatre) as Miss Casewell, James Peake (The Invisible Man, Eastbourne Theatres) as Mr Paravicini and Alfie Richards (The Lion The Witch and The Wardrobe, UK tour) as Detective Sergeant Trotter. They join the previously announced Nicholas Bailey (EastEnders) as Major Metcalf and Susan Penhaligon (A Fine Romance) as Mrs Boyle.

A shocking murder rattles London. Far from the chaos, in a remote guesthouse seven strangers seek refuge. But when a police detective battles through a deadly snowstorm with a warning no one expects, it becomes clear the threat is already within their walls.

Every whisper hides a clue. Every story masks a lie. And as suspicion tightens its grip, one question chills the room: who among them is capable of murder?

Step into Monkswell Manor and solve the great British murder mystery that has kept the world guessing for generations.

As well as director Hannah Chissick, the creative team behind the tour includes:  lighting design by Nic Farman, casting by Denise Silvey, and resident director Myles Brown.

Earlier this year the play celebrated its 30,000th performance in the West End and was presented with a Guinness World Records certificate for the record title of longest theatrical run. The genre-defining murder mystery opened in 1952 and continues to play to audiences at London’s St Martin’s Theatre, now booking into its 75th year in 2027.