
Witness for the Prosecution
Overview
Leonard Vole is accused of murdering a widow to inherit her wealth. The stakes are high. Will Leonard survive the shocking witness testimony? Will he be able to convince the jury of his innocence and escape the hangman’s noose?
Agatha Christie's thrilling courtroom drama, Witness for the Prosecution, officially opened in central London on 23rd October 2017 in the spectacular setting of London County Hall. Lucy Bailey directs this gripping tale of justice, passion and betrayal, with the audience thrillingly placed in the thick of the action.
Now booking until April 2023
Producers Eleanor Lloyd and Rebecca Stafford said: “After being closed for 18 months during the pandemic we are thrilled that audiences have welcomed Witness for the Prosecution back with such enthusiasm. Over 400,000 people have seen the show since we opened in 2017 and we are excited to now be extending into a 6th year with a new booking period now on sale until April 2023.”
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Joshua Glenister and Lauren O'Neil lead the latest cast of Agatha Christie's Witness for the Prosecution
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