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The Mousetrap celebrates Guinness World Record-breaking performance
Agatha Christie’s timeless murder mystery has just surpassed 30,000 performances
The Mousetrap celebrated another huge milestone at St Martin’s theatre yesterday, playing its 30,000th performance and receiving a certificate from Guinness World Records adjudicator Will Munford for ‘longest theatrical run.’
First opening in 1952, the show continues to bring in audiences more than 70 years later. You can learn more about the show’s history in our interview with Artistic Director Denise Silvey.
The historic achievement was marked with a special schools matinee performance, with over 400 children from across London being invited to attend the show.
Craig Glenday, editor in chief of Guinness World Records, said: “We’ve monitored this category from the very first edition in 1955. The Mousetrap overtook the previous holder in 1958 making it one of the all-time longest-standing world records.”
“As The Mousetrap celebrates its record-shattering 30,000th performance, I’m reminded daily of the timeless genius behind Agatha Christie’s work and her landmark whodunnit,” said Brian Fenty, producer of The Mousetrap. “It’s an honour to carry forward this legacy, proof that remarkable storytelling can unite audiences across generations—and endure for decades to come.”
The Mousetrap is currently booking until spring 2026, with tickets available – find yours here
