Witness for the Prosecution - County Hall

I booked January for this because I thought there was a risk of a delayed opening, of course that means I’m risking an early closing. I like the director of this, Lucy Bailey, she has an unjustifiably low-profile when AD positions become vacant (not that I know she’d want one).

As excuses go, it is quite creative, so credit where it's due. "Sorry, bab, I tried but it was sold out." 🙂

Out of curiosity, I've just looked at five random dates in September and October, including weekends, and all have availability in the stalls. At the prices they're charging, I'm not surprised!

Saw it today and I really, really enjoyed it! Cast were great, albeit with some dodgy accents. Didn't see the end coming (and is much more shocking than The Mousetrap, which I thought was somewhat predictable!)

I imagine audiences in the 1950s would have loved this. The last 5 minutes is just wonderful kitsch. I can hear the gasps from a 1950s audience! Venue is beautiful.

I'm somewhat tempted to go and see it again, just so I can be in the jury!

Although I think it's maybe become a bit of a tourist attraction... 5 phones in the first 10 minutes going off and then an alarm in the last 5 minutes of act 1. Show also had to be stopped 5 minutes in as the trap door wouldn't close. The cast is huge, with the majority not even having a line to speak...

The ending of the original short story was different, Aggie changed it because 

Could you tell me where in the court room Rush Tickets are positioned exactly? Are they lower/upper gallery/restricted? Thanks!

Agree. Very entertaining.

I apologise if this is too late given that you asked the question a couple of months ago but I got myself a restricted view ticket when I went in February and my view was fine for the most part. I think pretty much every £15 seat was caveated with a restricted view in some way whilst booking but mine was not - simply advised that the lighting rig would be in the eyeline but nothing actually in the way of the performance. It was pretty steep and cramped up there though.

Yup, looking back we were in the North Gallery. No issues with AA33 and only paid £15 for it a couple of years ago. As cheap seats go, I thought it pretty decent and would happily recommend.

Really enjoyed this. I've seen the movie and bbc adaption, but this still managed to hold my attention and become engrossed in it. Also proves that its really hard to beat Agathas original writing. Thought it was very cleverly and effectively staged. Very strong cast, especially George Jones as Leonard Vole as so much hangs on him.

Solid 4 stars

I really like both to be honest, but I guess witness is the more interesting and creative concept.

Agree, I saw both in the space of a few months, and much preferred Witness. The interesting setting definitely helped, but overall just found the plot to be a little more mature and arresting.