Witness for the Prosecution (West End)
Ends Sep 2025 2h 15m
Witness for the Prosecution (West End)
89%
89%
(434 Ratings)
Positive
96%
Mixed
3%
Negative
1%
Members say
Clever, Absorbing, Entertaining, Great acting, Great staging

About the Show

A revival production of Agatha Christie's intense courtroom drama.

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Critic Reviews (6)

The Stage (UK)
September 30th, 2021

Director Lucy Bailey wrings every possibility from the uniquely atmospheric space. She does, however, sometimes overplay her hand, adding starkly obvious, sudden shifts ... to underline ’significant moments’. This juicy Witness looks set to be giving evidence for a long time.
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Lost in Theatreland (UK)
October 9th, 2022

This is one of the most unique theatrical experiences available right now, and you will not be disappointed. Witness for the Prosecution is both heavy on the drama and incredibly atmospheric. With stellar performances from this new cast that bring Dame Agatha Christie’s wonderful story to life, this is an incredibly enjoyable show. I doubt anyone has been so happy to attend court before, as I was to attend London’s County Hall for this performance. Whether you receive your Jury Summons or not, this is a show that cannot be missed.
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The Arts Desk
October 1st, 2022

This serpentine classic is perfectly placed in every sense. Verdict: Guilty of providing gripping entertainment. Sentence: Probably several more years.
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The Times (UK)
October 1st, 2021

The debating chamber of the old Greater London Council ... lends a genuine touch of majesty to proceedings ... One acid glance from [barrister, Mr Myers] would be enough to make most witnesses crumple.
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The Telegraph (UK)
July 21st, 2023

“Some of the dialogue is lost in this echoey space, and set changes for the scenes outside of court are too leisurely. But Christie’s bravura twisty plotting is still second to none. Combined with Bailey’s inspired use of an historic location, it’s criminally entertaining.”
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WhatsOnStage
October 1st, 2021

The climax ... is action-packed but left me rather cold. It feels like an almost pantomimic finale to what is until then a slow-burning thriller ... for all this one's beauty, it's a pity there isn't a little more grit.
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