Witness for the Prosecution extends into 2019

The Agatha Christie play which is currently being staged at London County Hall has released more tickets, taking its booking up to 31st March 2019.

Along with the announcement of the extended period, a new cast has joined the production, including Harry Reid as Leonard Vole and Lucy Phelps as Romaine.

Synopsis: Witness for the Prosecution

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?

The play is staged at London County Hall to immerse audience members in the courtroom drama that they show brings.

The acclaimed production of Agatha Christie’s classic courtroom play has been recognised at this year’s Olivier Awards with a nomination for Best Revival. It is the only work by a female writer to be included in the categories of Best Revival, or Best New Play.

Further casting

Harry Reid (previously EastEnders’ Ben Mitchell) takes the role of the accused, Leonard Vole, and is joined by Lucy Phelps (Call the Midwife, Anthony & Cleopatra, King Charles III) opposite him as Romaine. 

Richard Clothier (Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them, The Graduate) will play Sir Wilfrid Robarts, Julian Curry (The Alchemist, Rumpole of the Bailey) plays Mr Justice Wainwright, and Peter Moreton (The Winter’s Tale, Shakespeare in Love) is now playing Mr Mayhew. 

Philip Franks (Art, Noises Off, Darling Buds of May) continues in the role of Mr Myers, along with returning cast members Richard Attlee, Jules Melvin and Hywel Simons. Charlotte Blackledge, Molly Jackson-Shaw, Parys Jordon, Tyler South, Antoinette Tagoe and Matt Weyland complete the new company. 

Group information 

Group tickets are available for the shows and organisers can contact 020 7206 1174 or email enquiries@groupline.com. 

For more information, visit www.witnesscountyhall.com.