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Programme for 'The Mousetrap' at the Ambassadors Theatre 1952

 

Programme for 'The Mousetrap' at the Ambassadors Theatre with Richard Attenborough still in the cast

 

Programme for 'The Mousetrap' at the Ambassadors Theatre with Richard Attenborough still in the cast

 

Programme for 'The Mousetrap' at the Ambassadors Theatre with Richard Attenborough still in the cast

 

Programme for 'The Mousetrap' at the Ambassadors Theatre with Richard Attenborough still in the cast

 

Programme for 'The Mousetrap' at the Ambassadors Theatre with Richard Attenborough still in the cast

 

Programme for 'The Mousetrap' at the Ambassadors Theatre with Richard Attenborough still in the cast

 

Programme for 'The Mousetrap' at the Ambassadors Theatre with Richard Attenborough still in the cast

Above - Programme for 'The Mousetrap' at the Ambassadors Theatre with Richard Attenborough still in the cast, although his wife, Sheila Sim, was no longer in the play.

 

Slip in the Programme stating that the part of "Mrs. Boyle" normally played by Miss Mignon O'Doherty will, at this performance, be played by Miss Madoline Thomas.

Above - Slip in the Programme stating that the part of "Mrs. Boyle" normally played by Miss Mignon O'Doherty will, at this performance, be played by Miss Madoline Thomas.

 

The New Ambassadors Theatre in 2006, also showing part of St.Martins Theatre, where 'The Mousetrap' is now playing, to the right of frame. Photo M.L.The world's longest running play, The Mousetrap by Agatha Christie, started its run at the Ambassadors Theatre on the 25 November 1952, with Richard Attenborough and his wife Sheila Sim before moving to the St. Martin's Theatre next door in 1974 where it is still going strong in 2007 despite being in its 55th year.

Right - The New Ambassadors Theatre in 2006, also showing part of St.Martins Theatre, where 'The Mousetrap' is now playing, to the right of frame. Photo M.L.

For more information and a detailed history of the two West End Theatres where 'The Mousetrap' has played click the links. Ambassadors Theatre - St. Martin's Theatre.

 

The St. Martins Theatre, still showing 'The Mousetrap' then in its 54th year. - Photo M.L. 06.

Above - The St. Martins Theatre, still showing 'The Mousetrap' then in its 54th year. - Photo M.L. 06.