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St. Martin's Theatre

Address:
Leicester Square
London,

BUILT: 1916

SEATING CAPACITY: 550

Shows at the St. Martin's Theatre

DATES PRODUCTION
4/7/2026 - 4/12/2026 Midnight in the Toyshop (2026)
10/27/2025 - 11/2/2025 Magical Merlin (2025)
3/25/1974 - The Mousetrap (2021)
2/24/1971 - 2/24/1971 Caroline (1971)
10/10/1962 - 10/10/1962 Anna Russell (1962)
2/2/1956 - 2/2/1956 She Smiled At Me (1956)
7/13/1955 - 7/13/1955 20 Minutes South (1955)
2/22/1952 - 2/22/1952 Paris '90 (1952)
6/28/1951 - 6/28/1951 Penny Plain (1951)
1/1/1951 - 1/1/1951 After the Show (1951)
7/6/1932 - 7/6/1932 The Pride of the Regiment (1932)
11/7/1918 - 11/7/1918 The Officers' Mess (1918)
11/23/1916 - 11/23/1916 Houp-La! (1916)

News


Photos & Video: Go Inside Rehearsals for THE CHOIR OF MAN Returning to the West End
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 27, 2022

THE CHOIR OF MAN is returning to the West End, opening at the Arts Theatre on 1 October. The company will feature a highly skilled mixture of actors, musicians, and instrumentalists. See rehearsal photos and video here!
Agatha Christie's THE MOUSETRAP Announces 70 Venue Tour of the UK and Ireland
by Stephi Wild - Feb 10, 2022

The Mousetrap, the longest running play in the world, will launch a major new tour of the UK and Ireland this September. The genre-defining murder mystery from Agatha Christie, the world's best-selling novelist of all time, will open at the Theatre Royal Nottingham, where it held its original world premiere in 1952.
THE GIRL ON THE TRAIN Returns to London in June
by Stephi Wild - Feb 4, 2022

THE GIRL ON THE TRAIN returns to London this summer in a newly revised production starring Katie Ray as Rachel Watson, at Upstairs at the Gatehouse, Highgate Village, from Wednesday 8 June – Sunday 3 July 2022, with Press Night on Thursday 9 June 2022.
STILL LIFE Will Be Performed Site Specific In The Waterwheel Bar At The Mill At Sonning
by Stephi Wild - Jan 13, 2022

The bar is to be transformed into the refreshment room at Milford Junction railway station. The year is 1936. The play is STILL LIFE, that poignant and romantic tale of forbidden love written by Noël Coward, the inspiration for David Lean's classic film BRIEF ENCOUNTER.
VIDEO: Cassidy Janson & Danny Mac Talk Bringing THE MOUSETRAP Back to the West End!
by BroadwayWorld UK TV - May 18, 2021

The Mousetrap was the very first West End production up and running again (post-lockdown) last night. Yesterday BroadwayWorld's Tom Hayden Millward (@WestEndReporter) interviewed the show's producer (Adam Spiegel) and two members of the 'All Star' West End cast, who are helping to relaunch it, at the St. Martin's Theatre.
Adam Woodyatt To Star In World Premiere Of Peter James' LOOKING GOOD DEAD
by Stephi Wild - Nov 13, 2020

Following the announcement that Peter James' latest Roy Grace novel Find Them Dead has reached No.1 in the book charts - his 17th No.1 in the UK, Peter James and producer Joshua Andrews are delighted to announce that award winning EastEnders star Adam Woodyatt will play the leading role of Tom Bryce in the World Premiere stage production of the Peter James best selling novel “LOOKING GOOD DEAD” opening at the Churchill Theatre, Bromley on 1 April 2021 ahead of a major UK tour.
The Reopening Of THE MOUSETRAP To Be Postponed
by Stephi Wild - Sep 29, 2020

Agatha Christie's The Mousetrap - the longest running show in the world, which had been due to resume performances at The St Martin's Theatre on Friday 23 October - is to have its reopening postponed.
THE MOUSETRAP Announces Two Casts For its Return to London
by Stephi Wild - Sep 18, 2020

The Mousetrap has announced two rotating casts for its socially-distanced reopening at St. Martin's Theatre in London.
LOOKING GOOD DEAD Will Make its Stage Premiere on a UK Tour in March 2021
by Stephi Wild - Jul 16, 2020

Following the news this week that his latest Roy Grace novel, FIND THEM DEAD, has gone straight to No.1 in the UK Book charts, Peter James and producer Joshua Andrews have announced the World Premiere stage production of the Peter James novel LOOKING GOOD DEAD.
Miriam Margolyes and Amit Shah Will Star In New Online Short Play WATCHING ROSIE
by Stephi Wild - Jul 8, 2020

Original Theatre Company's recent critically acclaimed, innovative online production of Rachel Wagstaff's adaptation of Sebastian Faulks's best-selling novel Birdsong has spurred the company on to produce another online production while theatres remain closed to live performances.
THE MOUSETRAP To Reopen in the West End on Friday 23 October
by Robert Diamond - Jul 3, 2020

Agatha Christie's The Mousetrap - the longest running show in the world, which had to be suspended when the Coronavirus Pandemic resulted in the closure of UK theatres - is to re-open in the West End on Friday 23 October.
UK Drama School Students Awarded Over £64,000 In Laurence Olivier Bursaries
by Stephi Wild - Mar 5, 2020

18 drama school students from across the UK have been awarded a total of £64,500 in bursaries by the Society of London Theatre (SOLT) and other donors, to help them complete their training.
Drew Cain Joins Cast Of THE CROFT Tour 2020
by Stephi Wild - Nov 27, 2019

Drew Cain and Simon Roberts play David / Alec and Tom / Patrick respectively in The Original Theatre Company's new thriller, The Croft by Ali Milles. They join the previously announced Gwen Taylor as Enid, Caroline Harker as Suzanne / Ruth and Lucy Doyle as Laura / Eilene. The UK tour begins at Everyman Theatre, Cheltenham on 22 January 2020.
The Mousetrap UK Tour Announces Further Dates For 2020
by Stephi Wild - Nov 8, 2019

The world renowned murder mystery The Mousetrap from Queen of Crime Dame Agatha Christie today announces further extensive dates for the hit UK tour which will return in 2020, opening at Poole Lighthouse from 21-25 January and then continuing to travel the length and breadth of the country until November 2020.
THE MOUSETRAP Extends Booking and Announces New Cast
by Stephi Wild - Oct 29, 2019

According to London Theatre Direct, The Mousetrap by Agatha Christie has extended its run in the West End once more. It is now booking through November 2020 at St. Martin's Theatre.
Acting For Others Announce Participants For The 16th Annual Bucket Collection
by Stephi Wild - Oct 23, 2019

Today, theatrical charity Acting for Others announce initial participants for its 16th annual bucket collection. Post-show bucket collections began this week and will continue in almost every theatre across London and throughout the whole of the UK for two weeks.
Oil Lamp Theater Presents MURDER ON THE NILE
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 6, 2019

Executive and Artistic Director, Keith Gerth and Associate Artistic Director, Stephen Smith of the Oil Lamp Theater in Glenview announce their next production, the gripping thriller Murder on the Nile by Agatha Christie. This tale of mystery and suspense is directed by Oil Lamp's Executive and Artistic Director Keith Gerth and will be performed from September 26th through November 10th 2019 at 1723 Glenview Road in Glenview. 
London Classic Theatre Announce Autumn Tour Of NO MAN'S LAND
by Stephi Wild - Jul 17, 2019

London Classic Theatre today announce their UK tour of Harold Pinter's No Man's Land, with the company's Artistic Director Michael Cabot directing Nicholas Gasson, Joel Macey, Graham O'Mara and Moray Treadwell. The new production opens at Hull Truck Theatre on 12 September, with previews from 5 September at Oldham Coliseum, and visits 22 venues in total before the tour concludes at Trinity Theatre, Tunbridge Wells on 2 November.
Sarah Waters's THE NIGHT WATCH Will Tour For The First Time
by Stephi Wild - Jul 10, 2019

The Original Theatre Company and York Theatre Royal present, from the international number one best-selling author Sarah Waters, THE NIGHT WATCH, adapted by Hattie Naylor (Ivan And The Dogs, Going Dark, As the Crow Flies and Bluebeard). First performed in 2016 at Manchester's Royal Exchange, the first revival of THE NIGHT WATCH opens at Devonshire Park Theatre, Eastbourne on 22 August, touring the UK until 23 November 2019. 
Hawes & Curtis Announced As The Official Tailor To THE MOUSETRAP
by Stephi Wild - Jul 2, 2019

British heritage brand Hawes & Curtis is proud to announce that it is the official tailor to Agatha Christie's legendary murder mystery The Mousetrap which is currently playing at St. Martins Theatre, London. A fashion shoot featuring models wearing the bespoke collection inspired by the timeless style of the 1950s can be downloaded from the link above.

St. Martin's Theatre Frequently Asked Questions

What show is currently in St. Martin's Theatre?
St. Martin's Theatre's current show is Midnight in the Toyshop which began performances on 04/07/2026

What when was St. Martin's Theatre built?
St. Martin's Theatre was built in 1916.

How many seats does St. Martin's Theatre have?
St. Martin's Theatre has 550 seats.

What were the longest running shows at St. Martin's Theatre?
The Mousetrap which ran from 05/17/2021 to 01/30/2022

What show is next for St. Martin's Theatre?
St. Martin's Theatre's next show is Midnight in the Toyshop which begins performances on 4/7/2026.


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