Witness for the Prosecution

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

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?

Don’t miss this landmark stage production on London’s South Bank. See you in court.

Performance Dates

3 January 2023 - 25 April 2027

Running time

2 hours 15 minutes

Venue Information

London County Hall
Belevedere Road, London, SE1 7PB

Age restriction

Children under 5 will not be admitted.

Accessibility

No immediate vehicular access to the venue as Belvedere road is a closed private road. Closest is the corner of Belvedere Road and Chicheley Street. Captioned performance: 18th June, 19:30 Audio Described performance: 4th September, 14:30

Content Warnings

Recommended for ages 5 and above.

Special notes

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.