Witness For The Prosecution
Witness For The Prosecution Trailer
A courtroom scene from "Witness for the Prosecution," featuring a seated man and a standing lawyer.
The company of Witness For The Prosecution. Photo by Mark Senior.
Matthew McGiven as Leonard Vole is being restrained by Sean Paul Jenkinson as Sergeant Randall in a courtroom.
Matthew McGiven (Leonard Vole) & Sean Paul Jenkinson (Sergent Randall). Photo by Mark Senior.
Sophie Craig as Romaine Vole, wearing a black beret and leather jacket, holding a glass of water.
Sophie Craig (Romaine Vole). Photo by Mark Senior.
Jude Owusu, dressed in a black gown and wig, gestures while speaking in a courtroom setting.
Jude Owusu (Mr Myers Q.C). Photo by Mark Senior.
Jo Stone-Fewings as Sir Wilfrid Robarts sits on a table, while Crispin Redman as Mr Mayhew stands nearby.
Jo Stone-Fewings (Sir Wilfrid Robarts) & Crispin Redman (Mr Mayhew). Photo by Mark Senior.
Mr Justice Wainwright, in a red robe and wig, sits at a wooden desk, looking intently.
David Shaw-Parker (Mr Justice Wainwright). Photo by Mark Senior.
Matthew McGiven as Leonard Vole holds a document aloft, while Jo Stone-Fewings observes from the background.
Matthew McGiven (Leonard Vole) & Jo Stone-Fewings (Sir Wilfrid Robarts). Photo by Mark Senior.
Sophie Craig, as Romaine Vole, stands at a wooden lectern, speaking passionately in a dark setting.
Sophie Craig (Romaine Vole). Photo by Mark Senior.
Matthew McGivern as Leonard Vole sits at a wooden witness stand in a courtroom setting.
Matthew McGivern (Leonard Vole). Photo by Mark Senior.
A kneeling actor in suspenders gestures dramatically, while two figures stand in the background, shrouded in smoke.
The company of Witness For The Prosecution. Photo by Mark Senior.

Witness For The Prosecution
Tickets From £21.50

Venue

London County Hall

Book for Oct 2026 – April 2027

You have been summoned for jury service!

Now in its ninth year, Witness For The Prosecution has captured the imagination of thousands; enthralled by the case of Leonard Vole.

Accused of murdering a widow to inherit her wealth, will Leonard survive the sensational witness testimony? Will he be able to convince the jury, and you, of his innocence and escape the hangman’s noose?

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!

Booking Until

19/09/2027

Running Time

2 hours and 15 minutes, including interval

Genre

Drama, Plays

Age & Content

10+ | Parental guidance advised. Children under 5 will not be permitted entry. Children under the age of 16 must be accompanied by and seated next to a ticket holder who is at least 18 years old. All children must have their own ticket, and as with all audience members, may be asked to leave if they are causing disruption to actors and other audience members.

Please Note:
  • Content warnings: A cigarette is smoked. No gunshots. Haze is used in several scenes to enhance lighting effects, but is not heavy. There is one short scene involving a character imagining that he will be hanged, which could disturb very young visitors, but this is at the opening of the show & quickly passes.

Cast:

Caroline Partridge as

Stenographer

Sean Paul Jenkinson as

Sergeant Randall / Court Officer 1

Tom Richardson as

Carter / Dr Wyatt

Tristan Rivelle as

Court Officer 2

Jude Owusu as

Mr Myers Q.C.

Sahar Awad as

Janet Mackenzie

Siobhan Bevan as

Greta/Miss Clegg

Io Munro as

The Woman

Michael Cusick as

Inspector Hearne

Sophie Craig as

Romaine Vole

Jo-Stone Fewings as

Sir Wilfrid Robarts Q.C.

Anthony Ofoegbu as

Judge's Clerk

William Baylis as

Warder

Matthew McGivern as

Leonard Vole

David Shaw-Parker as

Mr Justice Wainwright

Crispin Redman as

Mr Mayhew

Garon Akbar Clark as

Clerk of the Court

Philip Battley as

Solicitor

Creative:

Author -

Agatha Christie

Director -

Lucy Bailey

Designer -

William Dudley

Lighting Designer -

Chris Davey

Sound Designer -

Mic Pool

Casting Director -

Ellie Collyer-Bristow CDG

Associate Director -

Josh Mathieson

Assistant Director -

Rosa Crompton

Associate Costume Designer -

Joan Hughes

Producer -

Eleanor Lloyd Productions

Producer -

Rebecca Stafford Productions

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No accessibility performances are currently scheduled for this show.

Frequently asked questions

Witness For The Prosecution is playing at London County Hall in London. Your ticket selection will show available performance dates and times, and you can book securely online via Official London Theatre. For the smoothest experience, pick a performance from the calendar and book early for popular dates.
Based in a unique court room setting inside County Hall, Agatha Christie’s Witness For The Prosecution is a landmark production of a gripping story of justice, passion and betrayal.
The running time for Witness For The Prosecution is 2 hours and 15 minutes, including interval. Duration can occasionally vary slightly by performance, but this is the listed length for the production.
Witness For The Prosecution is recommended for ages 10+ | Parental guidance advised. Children under 5 will not be permitted entry. Children under the age of 16 must be accompanied by and seated next to a ticket holder who is at least 18 years old. All children must have their own ticket, and as with all audience members, may be asked to leave if they are causing disruption to actors and other audience members.. If you’re bringing younger theatregoers, it’s worth considering themes and attention span alongside the age guidance. Some venues also have their own admission policies, so it can help to double-check requirements before you travel.
Tickets for Witness For The Prosecution go on sale from 30th June 2017. If you’re looking for the widest choice of seats and dates, booking early is usually best - especially for weekends and peak travel periods. Once on sale, you can select a performance and complete your booking online.
You can buy tickets for Witness For The Prosecution online through Official London Theatre. Choose your preferred performance in the calendar, select seats if available, and complete your purchase securely.
Witness For The Prosecution features a cast including Caroline Partridge (Stenographer), Sean Paul Jenkinson (Sergeant Randall / Court Officer 1), Tom Richardson (Carter / Dr Wyatt), Tristan Rivelle (Court Officer 2), Jude Owusu (Mr Myers Q.C.), Sahar Awad (Janet Mackenzie), Siobhan Bevan (Greta/Miss Clegg), Io Munro (The Woman), Michael Cusick (Inspector Hearne), Sophie Craig (Romaine Vole), Jo-Stone Fewings (Sir Wilfrid Robarts Q.C.), Anthony Ofoegbu (Judge's Clerk), William Baylis (Warder), Matthew McGivern (Leonard Vole), David Shaw-Parker (Mr Justice Wainwright), Crispin Redman (Mr Mayhew), Garon Akbar Clark (Clerk of the Court), Philip Battley (Solicitor). Casting can vary by date, so if you’re booking specifically to see a particular performer, it’s worth checking any casting notes for your chosen performance.
There isn’t a strict dress code for London theatre, so wear whatever you’ll feel comfortable and confident in. Most people go for smart casual - think jeans or trousers with a nice top, a casual dress, or a shirt and trainers. If you’re heading to an evening show, on a date, or celebrating something, you might fancy dressing up a bit more, but it’s completely optional.
Arriving at least 30 minutes before the scheduled start time helps keep things smooth and stress-free, giving you plenty of time to collect tickets, go through security, and get settled in your seat before the performance begins.
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