Witness for the Prosecution Announces New London Cast at County Hall
London’s County Hall will continue to host the critically acclaimed production of Agatha Christie’s courtroom thriller Witness for the Prosecution, with an extended run until 26 April 2026. The show, directed by Lucy Bailey, has recently announced fresh casting for performances starting 18 March 2025.
About the Production
Originally lauded for its stellar revival, Witness for the Prosecution received Best Revival nominations at the 2018 Olivier Awards and WhatsOnStage Awards. Lucy Bailey’s production brings Agatha Christie’s classic to life with innovative staging, immersive design, and a powerful ensemble performance that continues to captivate audiences.
New Cast Announcement
The new London cast, taking over from 18 March 2025, includes:
Leonard Vole: Harry Chandler (Les Misérables)
Romaine Vole: Charlotte Beaumont (Broadchurch)
Wilfrid Robarts QC: Jonathan Firth (And Then There Were None)
Mr Mayhew: Nigel Hastings (And Then Come the Night Jars)
Mr Justice Wainwright: Jeffery Kissoon (And Then There Were None)
Mr Myers QC: David Birrell (1984)
The ensemble is further enriched by:
Charles Angiama
Caroline Gruber
Matthew Hebden
Phoenix Henries
Harrison Hirst
Gillian McCafferty
Sky Bailey McGill
Anna Rawlings
Jack Spencer
Dale Superville
Paulo Vieira
Christopher Wright
Creative Team
Lucy Bailey’s visionary production is brought to life by an exceptional creative team:
Set Design: William Dudley
Lighting Design: Chris Davey
Sound Design: Mic Pool
Casting: Ellie Collyer-Bristow
Extended Run & Ticket Information
The production at London County Hall has been extended until 26 April 2026, ensuring that theatre lovers have ample opportunity to experience this enduring classic. Tickets for the new cast performances are now on sale.
