Witness For The Prosecution

Book Witness for the Prosecution tickets in London

Witness for the Prosecution is Agatha Christie’s immersive courtroom thriller at London County Hall on the South Bank. From 22 September 2026, the sixteenth company takes the dock in the historic Council Chamber, with tickets on sale and booking through 19 September 2027. Choose your date and official seats on the Witness for the Prosecution tickets page on British Theatre.

Leonard Vole stands accused of murder. His fate hangs on the testimony of his wife Romaine and the skill of counsel. You sit in the galleries around the trial and watch the case unfold. Directed by Lucy Bailey, the production opened in 2017 and enters its tenth year at County Hall.

What a Witness for the Prosecution evening at County Hall feels like

Plan for about 2 hours and 20 minutes, including one interval. The Council Chamber becomes a working courtroom: stalls put you close to the well of the court, while the original public galleries give an elevated juror’s view. London County Hall sits on Belvedere Road beside the London Eye, a short walk from Waterloo station, with South Bank cafes and bars nearby for before or after the show.

How to book Witness for the Prosecution tickets on British Theatre

Pick a performance, compare seats for London County Hall, then book through Witness for the Prosecution on British Theatre. Stalls are the most immersive. Gallery seats need stairs and have no lift access. Casting can change by date, so check the listing for the night you want. The sixteenth company begins on 22 September 2026, with booking through 19 September 2027.

Practical tips for Witness for the Prosecution at London County Hall

There is no formal dress code. Smart casual is typical. Allow extra time to find the Belvedere Road entrance and reach your seating area once inside. Latecomers may not be admitted. Phones off once the trial begins, and no photography during the performance. Gallery access is stairs only.

Why you will love Witness for the Prosecution at County Hall

• Sit inside a real courtroom setting for Agatha Christie’s classic thriller
• See the sixteenth company from 22 September 2026, led by Matthew McGivern and Sophie Craig
• Catch an Olivier and WhatsOnStage Best Revival nominee still packing County Hall
• Book official Witness for the Prosecution tickets with live availability

If you want another Christie night in London, see The Mousetrap or And Then There Were None.

Good to know about Witness for the Prosecution tickets

Age guidance

Recommended for ages 10 and above. Parental guidance advised. Babes in arms and children under 2 are not admitted. Everyone needs their own ticket.

Running time

About 2 hours and 20 minutes, including one interval.

Seating at London County Hall

Stalls place you closest to the action. Gallery seats use the original public galleries and require stairs with no lift. Compare options on the Witness for the Prosecution page before you book.