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Venue

West Street WC2H 9NZ

St Martin's Theatre

4.6 · 3.4k Google reviews Box office closed · opens 10am

St Martin's Theatre is a West End theatre which has staged the production of The Mousetrap since March 1974, making it the longest continuous run of any show in the world. The theatre is located in West Street, near Shaftesbury Avenue, in the West End of London.

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Current attached shows

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Google rating

4.6 ★ (3.4k)

Venue info

St Martin's Theatre är en anrik teaterscen i London som presenteras här på British Theatre. Utforska kommande föreställningar, få praktisk information om teatern och få tips om biljettbokning inför ditt besök. St. Martin’s Theatre slog upp portarna den 23 november 1916. Teatern ritades som en pendang till den intilliggande Ambassadors Theatre, men medan systerteatern öppnade redan 1913 innebar första världskrigets utbrott att bygget av St. Martin’s försenades med tre år. Premiärföreställningen på den nya scenen var musikalen Houp La!, och genom åren har teatern huserat välkända uppsättningar som R.U.R., The Grass is Greener, The Wrong Side of the Park och Sleuth. År 1974 flyttades Agatha Christies klassiker Råttfällan (The Mousetrap) till St. Martin’s efter att ha spelats på Ambassadors sedan 1952. Föreställningen spelas än idag och firade under 2012 både sitt 60-årsjubileum i West End och sin 25 000:e föreställning – en bedrift som befäster dess position som världens genom tiderna mest långlivade teaterproduktion. Parkeringsmöjligheter finns vid MasterPark Cambridge Circus och NCP Upper St Martins Lane (Bedfordbury). Dessutom ingår parkeringarna i Soho och Chinatown i Q-Park-systemet. En tillgänglighetsanpassad toalett finns på Dress Circle-nivån. TILLGÄNGLIGHETSANPASSADE FÖRESTÄLLNINGAR:Finns det faciliteter för personer med hörselnedsättning? Det finns ett infrarött system som täcker hela salongen. Teckenspråkstolkade och textade föreställningar erbjuds. Är ledarhundar och/eller assistanshundar tillåtna? Assistanshundar är välkomna in i salongen. Personal kan även se efter hundar under föreställningen. Vänligen kontakta teatern direkt för ytterligare information. Agatha Christies legendariska pusseldeckare har hållit publiken i ett järngrepp på St Martin's Theatre ända sedan 1952. Som världens mest långlivade pjäs firade Råttfällan sin 30 000:e föreställning i mars 2025 och innehar Guinness världsrekord för historiens längsta teaterspelperiod. Kan du lösa gåtan innan ridån faller för sista gången? Men kom ihåg – bevara hemligheten! Hitta biljetter till Kvastresan (The Smartest Giant in Town) på St Martin's Theatre. Se information om skådespelare, speltider och föreställningslängd på BritishTheatre.com. Var först med de bästa biljetterna, exklusiva erbjudanden och de senaste nyheterna från West End. Du kan nu00e4r som helst avsluta din prenumeration. Integritetspolicy

History

The St. Martin’s Theatre opened on 23 November 1916. It was designed as part of a pair alongside the Ambassador’s Theatre. The Ambassador’s opened in 1913, and World War 1 delayed work on the St. Martin’s for 3 years.

The inaugural production was the musical comedy Houp La! Other notable productions include R.U.R., The Grass is Greener, The Wrong Side of the Park, and Sleuth.

In 1974, The Mousetrap, which had been running at the Ambassador’s since 1952, transferred into the St. Martin’s.

The production is still running to this day, Celebrating its 60th year in the West End in 2012 (as well as its 25,000 performance) and cementing its position as the longest running theatrical production in the world.

Past performances

The Mousetrap (March 1974 -)


Box office hours

Box office closed · opens 10am

  • Monday: 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM
  • Tuesday: 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM
  • Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM
  • Thursday: 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM
  • Friday: 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM
  • Saturday: 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM
  • Sunday: Closed

These are the box office (ticket desk) hours supplied by Google. The theatre itself opens around 45 minutes before curtain-up — always check your ticket for the performance start time. You can book online any time through British Theatre.

Transport

Tube

Leicester Square

Train

Charing Cross

Bus

14, 19, 22, 24, 29, 38, 40, 176

Parking

MasterPark Cambridge Circus. NCP Upper St Martins Lane, Bedfordbury. Soho, Chinatown (Q Park scheme).

Seating plan

St Martin's Theatre seating plan

Accessibility

Wheelchair Access

Wheelchair spaces available.

Are there adapted toilets?

An adapted toilet is available in the Dress Circle.

Assisted Performances

Are there facilities for the hard-of-hearing?

There is an infrared system working throughout the auditorium. Signed and captioned performances available.

Are guide dogs and/or hearing dogs permitted?

Access dogs are allowed inside the auditorium. Staff dog-sitting available.

Please contact the theatre directly for further information.

Shows currently at this venue

Previous productions

What visitors say

5.0 · 3 months ago
Visiting St. Martin's Theatre and watching 'The Mousetrap', to my mind, is like attending a church service, indeed not to get a spectacular experience, it is quite different, it is to enjoy a classic experience, like enjoying Christmas together with your family, you know what kind of play to expect and what better not. Having said that, I highly enjoyed the atmosphere of this old theatre and, of course, the play of the experienced actors. You will be rewarded going there - and if you don't care too much about minor matters like temperature or lighting. P.S. I will not give any clues regarding the solution to the mystery...
— D Henrick
5.0 · 4 months ago
I love a good murder mystery play and The Mousetrap was just the right one to satisfy such a desire for it! Oh. My. Goodness. It was a play to remember!!!!!! One with twists and turns! Drama! And the best part of it all, the suspense of figuring out who dunnit! It was my first time watching this play and I was not disappointed in the slightest. I loved every bit of it and it was well worth the time and money spent to go watch this fantastic play!
— Venezia
4.0 · 3 months ago
We watched The Nutcracker at St Martin’s Theatre and it was a lovely Christmas show for kids. The production was festive, colourful, and magical, and the cast did a great job keeping young audiences engaged. It’s a wonderful family-friendly show and a great way to introduce children to theatre. However, it was sometimes difficult to hear the cast clearly, and the seating was quite tight — the seats are close together with very little legroom, which made it a bit uncomfortable. Overall, a charming festive experience that I would still recommend for families during the Christmas season.
— Busy Bee
4.0 · 4 months ago
We watched the Nutcracker on a Saturday morning in December. It was packed out with families and little children. The seat itself was OK but there isn't much of a recline with the seating area and the knee gap is small. So when people passed through our seats it was easiesr to just move out of our seats entirely, to the end of the end of the row and let people through. It was very narrow. We had a good view from Row C, 15-17. The toilets cubicles in the foyer were very small. It was a squeeze getting in and out. Staff were very helpful and friendly. The theatre itself is small and tight all round. Located in a very good place. Nutcracker was entertaining and amusing. Great team of actors and singing. We thoroughly enjoyed it.
— Mrs P

Reviews sourced from Google Maps.

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Frequently asked questions

What's on at St Martin's Theatre?

The current production at St Martin's Theatre is The Mousetrap. Browse and book tickets directly through British Theatre.

What's the nearest tube station to St Martin's Theatre?

The nearest tube station is Leicester Square.

Where is St Martin's Theatre?

St Martin's Theatre is located at West Street WC2H 9NZ.

What are the box office hours at St Martin's Theatre?

The St Martin's Theatre box office (ticket desk) operates: Monday: 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM; Tuesday: 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM; Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM; Thursday: 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM; Friday: 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM; Saturday: 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM; Sunday: Closed. Right now the box office is closed · opens 10am. The theatre itself opens around 45 minutes before curtain-up — and you can book online any time through British Theatre.

Is St Martin's Theatre accessible?

St Martin's Theatre offers wheelchair-accessible entrance, wheelchair-accessible seating, wheelchair-accessible toilets. Please contact the venue directly if you have specific access requirements.

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