Timeless Thrills: Agatha Christie’s The Mousetrap 70th Anniversary Special Edition

Explore the 70th Anniversary Collector’s Edition of one of the most famous murder mystery plays of all time, The Mousetrap by Agatha Christie.

As news spreads of a murder in London, a group of seven strangers find themselves in a remote countryside guesthouse. When a police sergeant arrives, the guests discover - to their horror - that a killer is in their midst. One by one, the suspicious characters reveal their sordid pasts. Which one is the murderer? Who will be their next victim? And can you solve this world-famous mystery for yourself?

In celebration of the 70th anniversary in 2022, we released this beautiful collector’s edition of The Mousetrap playscript. Stunningly presented in a red and gold slipcase, this hardcover edition has red foiling, gold gilded edges and a red marker ribbon. The text itself includes a new introduction by bestselling author Sophie Hannah, exclusive behind the scenes photos, an interview with show producer Adam Spiegel and other fascinating insights into the making of this iconic production.

This exclusive edition also comes with four collectible postcards of the original The Mousetrap poster artwork, making it a must-have for every dedicated sleuth and Agatha Christie super-fan.

The Mousetrap was first performed in October 1952. Although it is one of several theatre productions penned by Agatha Christie, the play has continued to be immensely popular for decades and draws huge crowds with sell-out performances to this day. At the end of each show, the audience are sworn to secrecy and asked not to reveal the identity of the murderer. This tradition has lasted over the years, meaning the mysterious plot and shocking twists are just as exciting to audiences today as they were 70 years ago.

Find out more about the play on the The Mousetrap official website.

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