Cast & Creatives

From 22 September 2026, the sixteenth company at London County Hall is led by Matthew McGivern as Leonard Vole and Sophie Craig as Romaine Vole, both making their West End debuts. Jo Stone-Fewings returns as Sir Wilfrid Robarts QC, with Crispin Redman as Mr Mayhew, Jude Owusu as Mr Myers QC and David Shaw-Parker as Mr Justice Wainwright. The company also includes Sahar Awad, Philip Battley, William Baylis, Siobhan Bevan, Garon Akbar Clark, Michael Cusick, Anthony Ofoegbu, Sean Paul Jenkinson, Io Munro, Caroline Partridge, Tom Richardson and Tristan Rivelle. Casting can change, so confirm the listing for your date.

The play is by Agatha Christie, adapted from her 1925 short story originally titled Traitor Hands. This London County Hall production is directed by Lucy Bailey, with design by William Dudley, lighting by Chris Davey, sound by Mic Pool and casting by Ben Armstrong. It is produced by Eleanor Lloyd Productions and Rebecca Stafford Productions.

Witness for the Prosecution received Best Revival nominations at both the 2018 Olivier Awards and WhatsOnStage Awards. Critics have praised the ingenious use of the County Hall Council Chamber, and the production continues into its tenth year.