Mousetrap play

Don't know what you consider inexpensive, but you could probably find tickets. I took a peek at the St Martin's website, and tickets are available for tomorrow night. Note that St Martin's is an older theatre, and the cheap seats are narrow, with very little leg room.

Mousetrap is (still!) a delight… but CJean is correct. The “cheap seats” are very cramped. Tickets should definitely be available, though.

If you are up for Shakespeare, you can’t beat £10 groundling (standing) tickets for The Merry Wives of Windsor at the Globe.

I saw Mousetrap a few years ago and it is such a classic. It was a wonderful way to 'set the clock back' on a time that is past. The theater was small, but lovely. I'd definitely recommend you go to see it, especially if you like Agatha Christie. I purchased my ticket in advance and it seemed very reasonable at the time if you compare to New York prices.

If all else fails, see Woman In Black!

Have you looked at the 1/2 price tix website?

https://www.todaytix.com/

Personally I’d see if tix still available for Witness for the Prosecution. Performed in an actual courtroom. https://witnesscountyhall.com/

When I saw it I was seated next to an elderly British couple. Nice chat during the intermission. At the conclusion of the production the gentleman turned to me and said “ didn’t see that coming.”

Venerable Agatha Christie.

Commenting as a reminder to follow. We'll be in London in November and I'm determined to see it. I may need up to 5 tickets so I may not want to wait until last minute, however 3 of my group of 5 aren't showing a lot of interest yet so I don't want to pay too much. Good info from CJean though, I definitely don't want to be in a cramped seat with limited leg room.

@jules m, I'm hoping you'll report back with what you did, where you sat, what you paid and thought of Mousetrap. All the info you want to share, except whodunnit.

From the poking around I did, tickets for the next few days aren’t that much cheaper than a month out. So if I do want to go, I won’t save much if at all by waiting. Looking at reviews, it sounds like most dislike the seating regardless of where they sit, with the possible exception of the most expensive seats. People do love the play, however.

Yes, a fair point, these tickets even with the pathetic status of the USD, are less expensive than New York or the shows that come to Minneapolis.

At this point, I will need to decide if I want to add another activity to an already fairly full itinerary. If I decide to do Mousetrap, I’ll buy the tickets sooner than later.

OP simply going to add there’s nothing like theatre in London. Definitely go.

I liked Mincemeat. Loved Mousetrap.

The Mousetrap is (I believe) the longest running play on the West End which means it is also the easiest to get tickets to. Regarding the seating- honestly I don't know if I've been to any seat in any theatre in London that had adequate legroom. In general I would look for seats on the aisles. Witness for the Prosecution as mentioned above is great as well. It's actually in the old London County Council building (the precursor to our City Hall) but set up like a courtroom. If you are interested in early 20th C architecture it's honestly worth seeing the play for that alone.

I was doubtful about The Mousetrap, but so many people recommended it that I finally caved a few years ago and went to see it. I didn't like it. The acting was OK, but I thought the writing was quite weak. It reminded me of the kind of play a high school drama club might put on. I expect more from a professional production.

I suspect folks not fans of Agatha Christie might not enjoy the evening very much.

I was discouraged by colleagues from seeing The Mousetrap a couple years back, probably 2022. Multiple reports of dull performances such as described by acraven above. I thought I'd get a last minute ticket and leave at intermission if I was bored, but I ended up with a hacking cough, so avoided all performances of anything.

I've been back to London at least twice since then - The Mousetrap hasn't tempted me again. (But probably I should go so if I give negatives like this, they are from personal experience!)

We saw it last December and bought our tickets the day of the show at the Official London Theatre Ticket Booth (partnered with tkts) at Leicester Square. Not sure what inexpensive equates to, but the price will be dependent on which seats are available when you buy the tickets.

Ann, thanks for your perspective. My husband reads mysteries, though never an Agatha Christie fan. I, personally, have never read anything by her. It just seemed like so many have enjoyed Mousetrap. Maybe I should take another look at options should we decide to do the theatre another night. I got to thinking, we've been fortunate to see many plays in New York and Minneapolis, but its always musicals that appeal to us.

If its musicals you prefer then:

Hamilton
Moulin Rouge
Michael Jackson
Back to the Future
Hades Town
Cabaret

Lastly, if you’ve never read Christie and have an interest then start with And Then There Were None.

A year before she died I spent an entire summer reading all her books. After she passed and Curtains was released I read it as well. To this day remember my audible reaction when I finished. That woman could write!