Caroline and Nicola went to see the Mousetrap in the West End. They discuss the plot and characters - without revealing whodunnit - respecting the best kept secret in Theatreland.

The play opened in 1952, stopping only for Covid in 2020 for a period of 14 months. So, the actual 70th Anniversary celebrations were disrupted by this and consequently the ‘spirit’ of these have continued for some years, so people are still celebrating #TheMousetrap70.

The cast of the Mousetrap changes regularly, normally every year, keeping the play fresh and providing different interpretations and performances of the characters.

As you go up the stairs in St Martins Theatre, these old posters are on display, illustrating the rich history of its journey.

The Mousetrap is even older than 1952. It began as a radio play, Three Blind Mice, written by Agatha Christie in 1947 as a gift for Queen Mary’s 80th birthday. It was later adapted into a stage play and renamed.

It holds the Guinness World Record as the longest-running play in the world, with over 28,000 performances since its debut in 1952. It moved to St Martins in 1974 and has now been there for 50 years. This was pleasing to Nicola who was also 50 this year and went to see the Mousetrap not long after the big day.

Nicola and Caroline sat up here, in the Gods, which did not spoil their enjoyment of this charming, nostalgic play with undercurrents of darkness. It was an extremely enjoyable outing and a trip is highly recommended.

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