London County Hall will continue to host Agatha Christie's Olivier award-winning courtroom murder mystery Witness For The Prosecution, as the production has extended its residency until at least September 29th, 2024.
Lucy Bailey directs the nail-biting courtroom drama that has so far captivated over 86,000 audience members this year and unfolds in a real courtroom setting. The court will remain in session for quite some time as the tenth cast is now summoned to appear at the historic London County Hall in this Olivier award-winning production.
Benjamin Westerby will play the accused, Leonard Vole, opposite Katie Buchholz as Romaine Vole. Stephen Hogan will play Sir Wilfrid Robarts QC, Paul Ansdell will join the cast as Mr. Mayhew, David Shaw-Parker as Mr. Justice Wainwright, and John Mackay as Mr. Myers QC.
The cast is completed by Rosamund Williams, Phil Adèle, Blair Robertson, Melissa Aduke-James, Tom Espiner, Aamira Challenger, Sam Flint, Damian Lynch, Mackenzie Heynes, Matthew Mellalieu, Nicola Sanderson, and Andrew Tuku JR.
After Leonard Vole is accused of the murder of a widow to inherit her wealth, his wife, Romaine, refuses to testify to support his alibi. Can Leonard convince the jury of his innocence without her testimony?