WITNESS FOR THE PROSECUTION by Agatha Christie, directed by Lucy Bailey, has captured the imagination of thousands; enthralled by the case of Leonard Vole – a gripping story of justice, passion and betrayal in a unique courtroom setting.
This year marks 100 years since Agatha Christie’s story Witness for the Prosecution, originally titled Traitor Hands, was first published in weekly detective magazine in 1925. A century later and the acclaimed stage production continues to sell out every performance at the historic London County Hall where it is now in its 8th year and more popular than ever.
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.
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 26 April 2026. Tickets start from £13.80 for performances running Tuesday – Saturday 7.30pm, Saturday 2.30pm, Sunday 3pm.
2 hours 15 minutes, including interval.
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).
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.
'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'
