Witness for the Prosecution

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Now in its eighth year, WITNESS FOR THE PROSECUTION by Agatha Christie, directed by Lucy Bailey, has captured the imagination of thousands; enthralled by the case of Leonard Vole.

Step inside the magnificent surroundings of The Chamber at London County Hall and experience the intensity and drama of Agatha Christie’s gripping story of justice, passion and betrayal in a unique courtroom setting.

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.

See you in court. Book your WITNESS FOR THE PROSECUTION theatre tickets with LOVEtheatre today!

What is Witness for the Prosecution about?

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?

Ticket Information

Tickets on sale now for performances until 28 Sep 2025. Tickets start from £13.80 for performances running Tuesday – Saturday 7.30pm, Saturday 2.30pm, Sunday 3pm.

Running Time

2 hours 15 minutes, including interval.

Cast & Creatives

Ben Galvin (Leonard Vole). Isabel Della-Porta (Romaine Vole). Dugald Bruce-Lockhart (Sir Wilfrid Robarts QC). Kriss Dosanjh (Mr Mayhew). Michael Cochrane (Mr Justice Wainwright). Robert Hands (Mr Myers QC). Karlu Akumas William Baylis. Nicky Goldie. Harry Gostelow. Oxa Hazel. Thomas Judd. James Lavender. Avril Maponga. Alfie Noble. Shivam Pallana. Georgia Rona. Steve Watts.

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.

Booking Period

14 Sep 2021 – 28 Sep 2025

Weekly Performances

Sunday 3:00PM
Tuesday 7:30PM
Wednesday 7:30PM
Thursday 2:30PM, 7:30PM
Friday 7:30PM
Saturday 2:30PM, 7:30PM

For group bookings of 10 or more:
Submit a request online

Or call 020 7206 1176

Venue Information

London County Hall

County Hall, Belvedere Rd, South Bank, London SE1 7GP

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Nearest Tube/Rail Station

Waterloo, Westminster, Embankment or Charing Cross

Buses

211, 77 and 381

Nearest Car Parks

Waterloo Car Park on York Road and Britannia Parking on Upper Marsh

In the Press

Radio Times

'Spine-Tingling and Mesmerising'

Daily Mail

'Classic Christie. The queen of cunning has been brilliantly served'

Mail on Sunday

'London's guiltiest pleasure'

The Arts Desk

'A DELIGHT. Guilty of being a good night out'

Times

'An Agatha Christie classic in an imposing setting.'

Time Out

'Hugely fun site-specific revival of this Agatha Christie courtroom drama'