The longest running play in the world, The Mousetrap, will return to Leeds Grand Theatre as part of its 70^th Anniversary tour.

The genre-defining murder mystery, written by Agatha Christie, the world’s best-selling novelist of all time, premiered at Theatre Royal Nottingham in 1952 and toured the UK before opening in the West End where it continues its record-breaking engagement at the St Martin’s Theatre, 70 years on. Now, the iconic thriller’s 70^th Anniversary tour continues to travel throughout the UK and Ireland, marking its milestone anniversary by visiting over 70 theatres, including Leeds Grand Theatre from 29 August to 2 September.

The cast of the iconic murder-mystery on tour will include Todd Carty (EastEnders) who continues to play Major Metcalf and Catherine Shipton (known for playing Lisa ‘Duffy’ Duffin in BBC drama Casualty) as Mrs. Boyle.

Premise: As news spreads of a murder in London, a group of seven strangers find themselves snowed in at Monkswell Manor, a remote countryside guesthouse. When a police sergeant arrives, the guests discover – to their horror – that a killer is in their midst. One by one, the suspicious characters reveal their sordid pasts. Which one is the murderer? Who will be their next victim?

The Mousetrap is at Leeds Grand Theatre from Tuesday 29 August to Saturday 2 September. Book tickets online at leedsheritagetheatres.com or call the Box Office on 0113 243 0808