This week Nick and I attended a performance of Agatha Christie’s Witness For The Prosecution at The London County Hall. I love Agatha Christie murder mysteries – we loved The Mousetrap – and this one doesn’t disappoint. Witness For The Prosecution is a courtroom drama which I found really interesting given my legal background. Now in its sixth year at the venue, it is set in The Chamber at London County Hall – you couldn’t ask for a better setting.
Witness For The Prosecution County Hall Review
Witness For The Prosecution is based on one of Agatha Christies 1925 short stories (‘Traitor Hands’) and adapted for the theatre.
What is the plot of Witness for the Prosecution?
The main protagonist, Leonard Vole is arrested for the murder of Emily French, a wealthy widowed older woman. Will Vole survive the shocking witness testimony, will he be able to convince the jury, and you of his innocence and escape the hangman’s noose?
The case against him looks overwhelming. Having become a friend of the rich old lady, the victim, he inherited her money and was seen with blood on his clothes on the night she was found murdered. Even his wife refuses to support his alibi, turning against him.
The courtroom setting of The Chamber gives the play a truly immersive feeling – it’s even possible to book seats in the Jury section. The cast really does a great job with their characters, Romaine the straight-talking wife of Vole played by Naomi Sheldon is a great character. I must emphasise though that it is the venue and how it is used for this play that really makes it the true star of the show. Check my Instagram Highlight to see footage of the venue.
Is Witness for the Prosecution a good play?
Overall, this play is amazing! If you like a good murder mystery, then this is the show for you!
Who is in the cast of Witness for the Prosecution?
ROSANNA ADAMS – Greta / Miss Clegg
LORRAINE AMAKO – Stenographer
JUSTIN AVOTH – Mr Myers Q.C
DANIEL BRAVO – Judge’s Clerk
DUGALD BRUCE-LOCKHART – Sir Wilfrid Robarts Q.C
JONATHAN COOTE – Mr Mayhew
NICHOLAS DAY – Mr Justice Wainwright
MYLES DEVONTÉ – Court Officer 1 / Randall
GREG FITCH – Solicitor
KEVIN N GOLDING – Wyatt / Carter
LAWRENCE HAYNES – Court Officer 2
ISABELLA KIBBLE – The Woman
PAUL MCEWAN – Inspector Hearne
HARRY REID – Leonard Vole
SIMON RHODES – Warder
TOM SYMS – Clerk of the Court
NAOMI SHELDON – Romaine Vole
LUCY TREGEAR – Janet Mackenzie
You can see a current full Witness For The Prosecution cast list as well as the Creative Team at Witness County Hall website.
How to get to Witness for the Prosecution County Hall?
We travelled to the London County Hall by tube, walking across the river from Westminster. The view of the House of Parliament and London Eye was great to take in ahead of the show. It’s also easily walkable from Waterloo station and we actually went home via that station.
Witness For The Prosecution Booking / Tickets
Current Performance Times: TUE – SAT 7.30 PM, THU & SAT 2.30 PM, SUN 3 PM (NOTE: Christmas performances may vary). Further information on Tickets and Booking Information for Witness for the Prosecution is on the Witness County Hall website.
How much are tickets for Witness for the Prosecution?
You can now see big shows for great prices with Official London Theatre’s Sale. You can purchase theatre tickets for just £10, £20, £30, £40 & £50 to more than 50 of London’s best-loved shows! How good is that? Priority booking for Mastercard customers is open now via priceless.com and from Tuesday 6th December is open for general sale.
How long is Witness for the Prosecution at London County Hall?
2 hours and 15 mins, including a 20-minute interval.
What is the age rating for Witness for the Prosecution?
The production is most suitable for ages 10 and above. The theatre does not admit babes in arms and adults must accompany all children. Parental guidance is advised.
If you have any other questions, there is a very good FAQ section on the Witness County Hall site.
See You In Court!
Do you like a good murder mystery?
*Disclosure: we were invited to attend this show in exchange for this review but all thoughts and opinions are my own.
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Franca 💋
Sounds like you had a good night out x
Love London there’s so much to do!!
A wonderfully entertaining play
Sounds like a gripping watch!
Sounds like you had a lovely time. This show is definitely on my list as something to go and see in 2023.
I too love a good murder mystery! Looks like a great night you had.
Oh good hope u enjoyed it looks great
Love all murder mysteries
Looks brilliant! Can’t beat a bit of murder mystery!
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I have read this play, but never seen it live …if it ever comes to Glasgow Scotland I will definitely go and see it …have seen many of Agatha Christie’s plays …mostly in Glasgow.
Visited London years ago and saw the mousetrap and priestlys “an inspector calls”
You are so lucky living in London!!
Sounds brilliant x
This looks great, hope you had a great time!
Great Post!
Sounds like you really had a ball in London – it looked an awesome night out! I’ve never been to an Agatha Christie live performance, so will have to tick that one off my to do list in the near future! The London Eye and surrounding landscape look absolutely stunning all lit up, too 🙂
Sounds really good, hope you had a fab time.
Sounds like a really good night out!
So fun
It looked like a great night.
Would love to see this sounds like a fun night!
Love Agatha Christie sounds amazing!
Sounds a really great evening! We were due to go with a group but it was cancelled so we need to re-book…..
I’ve never heard of that but it sounds great!
Sounds wonderful
Interesting night
This sounds really enjoyable
It sounds like something that I might like to go and see!