Witness for the Prosecution

London County Hall, London

Agatha Christie's bone-chilling drama is presented in a perfect courtroom setting.

Running until Sunday 28 September 2025

Step inside the magnificent surroundings of London County Hall and experience the intensity and drama of Agatha Christie’s gripping story of justice, passion and betrayal in a unique courtroom setting.
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, and you of his innocence and escape the hangman’s noose?

PLEASE NOTE: Latecomers may not be permitted. Please allow extra arrival time as there are multiple entrances to the seating area once inside the theatre.

A note about Gallery Tickets:
Access to the original Public Galleries is up a flight of stairs, with no lift access. Once at Gallery level, the steps to access Rows C and D are steep. Seats in Row A have narrow access due to the original features of the grade II listed galleries. These seats may not be suitable for patrons with access requirements or vertigo sufferers. We advise that patrons with access requirements check with theatre's box office before purchasing Gallery tickets. There are no toilets on the Gallery level. Courtroom Stalls is the preferred level for seating.

Age Restriction

Children under 5 will not be admitted.

Run time

2 hours 15 minutes (including interval)

Important Notice

Babes in arms and children under the age of 5 will not be permitted. All children need their own ticket. Latecomers may not be permitted. Please allow extra arrival time as there are multiple entrances to the seating area once inside the theatre. A note about Gallery Tickets: Access to the original Public Galleries is up a flight of stairs, with no lift access. Once at Gallery level, the steps to access Rows C and D are steep with extra steps. Seats in Row A have narrow access and 2 extra steps. All steps in the Galleries are narrow. These seats may not be suitable for patrons with access requirements or vertigo sufferers. Hearing loop may not work for patrons seated in the North and South Gallery. There are no toilets on the Gallery level. A note about Stalls Tickets: There is a lift from Street level to the foyer/Box Office. There is a lift from the foyer to the Courtroom Stalls Chamber ONLY. Row F is the only row for step-free access. There is a wheelchair space available in row F suitable for those wishing to remain in their wheelchair for the duration of the show. Hearing Loop should work for all seats in the Courtroom Stalls. We advise that patrons with access requirements check with theatre's box office before purchasing tickets. Please note: There is not a cloakroom at this venue; bags that do not fit comfortably under a single seat will not be permitted.

Venue Address

London County Hall

Belevedere Road

London, SE1 7PB

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Nearest Tube Station

Waterloo,Westminster

Nearest Train Station

Waterloo