The Mousetrap London: West End Tickets & Murder Mystery

The Mousetrap at St. Martin's Theatre: 72 Years of the Same Murder Mystery

You get a guaranteed seat to the world's longest-running play, performed in an intimate historic theatre in central London. The two-hour production is a classic murder mystery with a twist ending audiences have kept secret for over 70 years. Your ticket includes entry only; arrive early to find your seat and soak in the theatre's traditional atmosphere before curtain.

Step-by-step itinerary

Attend The Mousetrap at St. Martin's Theatre

• Arrive at St. Martin's Theatre
• Take your seat for The Mousetrap
• Enjoy the murder mystery play
• Try to solve the whodunit

The Experience

You've just landed in London, checked into your hotel, and you've got an evening free. The West End is a ten-minute walk from Leicester Square Tube station, and The Mousetrap is still running — it's been running since 1952, which means your grandparents could have seen this exact play in this exact theatre. The St. Martin's Theatre is small and old in the way London theatres are, all red velvet and creaking wood, and your ticket gets you a guaranteed seat to watch Agatha Christie's murder mystery unfold exactly as it has for seven decades.

The setup is simple: a snowbound guesthouse, a group of strangers trapped together, and one of them is a killer. You spend the next two hours trying to work it out before the final curtain, and the play is built so that you probably won't. There are twists that land, red herrings that feel real, and a reveal that the theatre has asked audiences not to spoil since 1952 — which tells you something about how it ends. The production doesn't rely on special effects or elaborate staging; it's just good writing and actors who know how to hold a room, which is why it's still here and why people still book tickets months ahead.

The theatre itself is intimate — not a sprawling West End palace, but a proper old playhouse where you can see the actors' faces and hear every line without strain. It's in the heart of Covent Garden and Soho, so you can grab dinner beforehand in any of a hundred places within five minutes, or a drink after in the bars that line the streets around it. Public transport gets you there easily, and if you're bringing children, the recommended age is seven and up — anyone younger won't be admitted, and anyone under sixteen needs an adult in the auditorium with them.

What’s included

• Your booking includes a guaranteed admission ticket to The Mousetrap at St.
• Martin's Theatre.
• Entry to the auditorium is all that is covered; programmes, refreshments, and any additional services are available for separate purchase at the theatre.

Good to know

Easy physical levelPublic transport nearbyInfants must sit on laps

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Is this one for you?Book this if you want a genuine West End evening without hunting for tickets last-minute or worrying whether seats are still available — the guarantee is what makes a spontaneous theatre night actually happen when you're in London with free time.

Top questions

How long is The Mousetrap?

The performance runs approximately two hours, including any interval.

Can children see The Mousetrap?

The recommended age is 7 years and above. Children under school age are not permitted entry. Anyone under 16 must be accompanied by an adult in the auditorium.

Where is St. Martin's Theatre located?

St. Martin's Theatre is in central London, near Leicester Square Tube station, within walking distance of Covent Garden and Soho.

What does the ticket include?

Your ticket includes admission and a guaranteed seat to the performance. Refreshments and programmes are not included but are available for purchase at the theatre.

How do I get to the theatre?

Leicester Square is the nearest Tube station. Public transportation options are available throughout central London, and the theatre is within walking distance of major attractions.

How long has The Mousetrap been running?

The Mousetrap has been performed continuously since 1952, making it the longest-running play in the world.

Can I bring a baby?

Infants are required to sit on an adult's lap and are not permitted to have their own seat.