THE MOUSETRAP
In addition to being one of Agatha Christie's most famous works, The Mousetrap has the distinction of being the world's longest continually running play. The original production, at London's Ambassador Hotel, has been running continuously since 1952! It has by far the longest initial run of any play in history, with its 25,000th performance taking place on 18 November 2012. The play is known for its twist ending, which the audience are traditionally asked not to reveal after leaving the theatre.
CAST
Gretchen Hall - Mollie Ralston
Will Haden - Giles Ralston
Kieran Daniel Mulcare - Christopher Wren
Carol Halstead - Mrs. Boyle
Tom Ferguson - Major Metcalf
Julia Ogilvie - Miss Leslie Casewell
Andrew Weems - Mr. Paravacini
Tony Roach - Detective Sergeant Trotter
CREATIVE
Paul Mullins - director
Debra Booth - scenic designer
Barbara A. Bell - costume designer
Michael Giannitti - lighting designer
Jill BC Du Boff - sound designer
Joanna Oblizor - production stage manager
PRESS
"This is Agatha Christie's best play, in my opinion. We are excited to bring audiences a classic mystery but in a production which pushes it forward for today's audiences," - Broadway World
Agatha Christies The Mousetrap has certainly stood the test of time it is still running in Londons West End 62 years after it opened in 1952 and Dorset Theatre Festivals stylish performance goes a long way toward showing why. - Times Argus
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