Witness for the Prosecution - County Hall in Lambeth

A must-watch for mystery fans, especially if you are into Agatha Christie stories (don't forget "The Mousetrap"!). Although our seats had partially blocked views, we were still able to catch almost every scene. The set was amazing, the crew were synchronised and the acting was on point.

Must see and great experience in a court room setting. Very talented cast and great storyline that keeps you guessing till the end.

A fantastic show! The lighting, music, scenery changing and immersive experience made it exciting and gripping. It twisted and turned - a real thriller. I went to a Saturday matinee and my seat, Courtroom stalls D78 was really good.

Lovely theatre presented in an old chamber fits the play perfectly. The performance of the play was exceptional, delivered spectacularly and had us gripped throughout. Highly recommend going to see the show and enjoy every moment. Pay the extra for the lower seat, much more comfortable than the gallery.

GREAT SHOW! You feel like you are part of it. I cannot recommend this show highly enough. Worth every penny!

We got the “ partially restricted” seats in the south gallery and the view was extremely good in my opinion, I got to see and feel all the emotions from the play! I loved the special effects, how good their acting was and how I expected the ending was. Would definitely recommend for any young crime cases lovers since it was very fun.

Agatha Christie play. A court room murder whodunit. As with AC there are plot twists a plenty. Cast. Is excellent. Front of House. Professional and helpful Venue is superb. The old County Hall for the greater London council, which history is carved into the walls of the building. The play is interactive in the sense the jury is made up by the audience in the jury box. So the ending of the play, should logically change if the verdict is guilty or not. But does it :)

Great play and actors. Impressiv use of the minimalistic stage. Also impressiv looking chamber.

Amazing show. Love that they do it in an old court room as opposed to a theatre, really feels much more authentic and sets the scene well. Great actors and actresses, highly recommend!

Gorgeous venue, really great play

Me and my daughter went to this last night it was brilliant we didn't stop talking about it all the way back to hotel

Fantastic! Yes, my place wasn't really good, but I was so excited that even it wasn't problem at all. Soooo interesting music and techniques of the director. 💯 Percent recommend to see or at least to come and see another performance in County Hall

5 ⭐️ for the play ! Thoroughly enjoyed every second. The acting was superb and engaging and had me on the edge of my seat! … … BUT, ZERO ⭐️ for one particular pink haired staff member (acting as bar staff /usher), who spoilt the end of what was a brilliant experience. At the end of the play, my partner and I wanted to take a few souvenir selfies with the stage backdrop, only to be told by this pink haired staff person that they “were closed” and that we had to leave. Interestingly, opposite us were several guests TAKING SELFIES on the stage. When I pointed this out to the pink haired staff person, their reply was “Well, they’re not meant to.” But the pink haired person made NO attempt to stop those other guests. … So, IF guests are supposed to leave right after the show has ended, and no photos/selfies are allowed, then WHY were these other guests allowed to take their selfies? And IF guests ARE allowed to take photos/selfies after the show, then WHY were my partner and I stopped from doing so? Either way, this was ABSOLUTELY UNFAIR TREATMENT regardless of policy. All the other staff were absolutely great, it was just this pink haired person, who needs to check themselves.

Definitely worth seeing. It was an unforgettable experience.

The play itself was fantastic but the organisation and facilities really let down the whole experience. It's ridiculous that although you've already paid for a programme, you still have to queue at the bar to collect it? Each section of the auditorium should have a clear map of the seating plan (unfortunately we were directed to the wrong seats and spent the first half of the performance in great discomfort). The venue definitely needs more facilities (especially for the interval); some people had to wait a very long time or had to go elsewhere within the County Hall. Verdict: Go if you want to be entertained (but bring your own cushions and private facilities).

Went to see Witness for the Prosecution at County Hall, which was excellent. It was a gripping, immersive theatrical experience that brought Agatha Christie's courtroom drama to life in a stunningly authentic setting. The venue is an incredibly unique one in which to enjoy such a play. Staged in a historic courtroom, the production's use of the venue adds a thrilling layer of realism, making the audience feel like active participants in the trial. The acting performances were truly outstanding, with the cast delivering Christie's sharp dialogue with precision and punch. The portrayal of the defendant, Leonard Vole leaves the audience guessing until the very end, while the barristers command the room with their electrifying energy and sharp-tongued wit. The direction smartly utilises the courtroom space, creating an intimate and dynamic experience that heightens the drama. I don’t think there is a bad seat in the house, though I did enjoy sitting in the courtroom stalls as I felt immersed and involved in the action as witnesses and prisoners were escorted right past me. Perhaps sitting in the gallery would rob of you of that experience and you might feel more removed from the action. Attention to period detail, from costumes to courtroom procedures, enhances the authenticity, transporting the audience back to the 1950s. This production is a must-see for fans of courtroom dramas and Agatha Christie alike. A really unique and unforgettable night of theatre.

This is undoubtedly one of the best plays I have ever experienced. Absolutely first class acting and a great storyline. Held my attention throughout.

The play was lovely and the venue was great. We sat in the front row and it was a lot more immersive especially in the courtroom scenes. The one issue with the venue is the toilets. I think they should say something about protocol for this before the show starts. My girlfriend has anxiety and a small bladder and despite going before the show quickly found herself in trouble. If you are sitting in the lower area near the stage and have to go during the show it’s extremely awkward getting up and walking for a few reasons. During the courtroom scenes especially, police officer characters are posted as guards standing at the exits. To make matters worse, characters will enter and exit the chamber through the same doors you need to leave through and could burst through at any moment- meaning if you try to leave at the wrong moment you could end up disrupting the play for everyone else. Scene transitions especially involve cast members bringing in furniture, props etc to set the stage. The play is totally worth it but don’t drink a lot and go pee before it starts!

If your boyfriend is telling you to see this play, GO SEE THIS PLAY. I was very apprehensive as I wasn’t sure it was “my thing” but it’s incredible. Great actors, great location, great set up, great middling staff who set the stage! Just go see it…

Try to avoid all spoilers before you go! County hall is such a great venue for this performance. One of the best shows I’ve been to. The seats are so comfortable, there really is no bad seat in the house.

"Witness for the Prosecution" at London County Hall offers an unforgettable theatrical experience. It transforms the historic courtroom setting into an immersive stage for Agatha Christie's classic legal thriller. This play, masterfully directed and brilliantly acted, keeps the audience on the edge of their seats from start to finish. The venue adds a layer of authenticity and drama with its grand architecture and imposing atmosphere, making it feel like one is attending an actual trial. The use of the courtroom space is ingenious, with the audience seated as if they were part of the jury, heightening the tension and engagement. The performances are stellar, particularly from the leads. The actors bring their characters to life with such conviction and nuance that one cannot help but be drawn into the mystery. The portrayal of Leonard Vole, the accused, is compelling, with the actor adeptly balancing charm and ambiguity, leaving the audience guessing his guilt or innocence until the end. His lawyer, the formidable Sir Wilfrid Robarts, delivers a powerful and persuasive performance, capturing the wit and sharpness required for such a role. The script, adapted from Christie's original work, is tight and well-paced. Each twist and turn is meticulously crafted to build suspense. The dialogue is sharp, and the courtroom exchanges are electrifying, keeping the audience engaged and on their toes. A standout element is the interactive nature of the production. Audience members feel directly involved, mainly when addressed as the jury or witness unexpected twists and revelations. This interactivity enhances the overall experience, making it a play and an event. The technical aspects of the production are equally impressive. The lighting and sound design subtly enhance the mood, while the period costumes and set design add to the authenticity and atmosphere of the era. "Witness for the Prosecution" at London County Hall is not just a play; it's an experience that captivates and intrigues. This production is a must-see for fans of Christie, legal dramas, or simply top-notch theatre. It's a testament to the enduring power of storytelling and the unique magic of live theatre. It is highly recommended!

Fantastic performance and a beautiful setting. Would highly recommend going for the Jury seats if you want to be even more immersed in the experience.

Great venue, but for me the performance was spoiled by poor audio quality. I just couldn't hear what was being said. There were some funny parts, but only the first 2 rows laughed, perhaps an indication that other people had the same problem

Great venue. Lovely staff and setting acting and production amazing. Prepare for a few Agatha twists!!!!

Fantastic. We had jury seats and you become part of the play. During court proceeding you are addressed by the barristers and witness and have to give a verdict. I highly recommend. ⭐️

Absolutely blinding. Very personal experience. Seating was lovely and you could see no matter where you were. Noone is too far away. Great twists and turns in the show and the actors are brilliant. It was a great, and unique experience that I would definitely recommend.

The play was entertaining and the setting and set design added to the experience. Other reviews will explain more about the play and how good it is. You can take that for granted. My gripes after sitting in the gallery were that the access to the benches was incredibly cramped with people literally having to walk out of their rows and up stairs before late arrivers could get to their seats. Doesn't feel like it would be safe or accessible if there was an emergency. Similarly the sound was very poor up there - there were speakers mounted near us but they had no sound coming out so we were relying on the sound from the actors travelling up. The seats are uncomfortable as well 🤣 The bar area is very cramped as well with a strange layout. Those things aside it was an enjoyable night out and I've only knocked one star off as it's still something to tick off your bucket list.

Could not be more pleased with the performance from a non-theatregoer's perspective

The play was fantastic to watch, it really pulls you in and gets you involved in everything. I was in the Jury Box as it was on my birthday 🙂, so glad I did as as a Juror you get to make the final decision as to whether Guilty or Not Guilty. The actors were superb and really get you involved where there is a very dramatic part of the play. Recommended especially if you can afford a seat in the Jury Box

Super fun theatre experience, the storyline was interesting. I thought I would have guessed the ending but there was a surprising twist! I opted for the cheaper seats in the stands but I would recommend buying the floor seats to get a better view and experience. The view was restricted (which they had warned me beforehand) but their way the actors articulated themselves was so good, it didn't bother me too much

Staged in court room, engaging through. Predictable twist to story, typical for author. The subject of the play is dated as was some of the language and expressions ( maybe appropriate for its time). Theatre could do with an upgrade.

Loved this ! I felt that the acting was well executed and it was interesting to see the case unfold. The actors were amazing with the theatrics and emotions portrayed by the characters played.

We just loved this show. Such a realistic experience. We felt like we were in a real courtroom. We had a great view from the Central Gallery. Some of the seats in Row A were tight to get into but ours were perfect!

Absolutely brilliant. 100% recommend

Fantastic performance, unique style of theatre and masterful acting

Great setting in chambers of county hall. We had stalls seats in row C,great view and felt very close to the action. Performances were excellent by the actors. Very immersive experience. Would definitely recommend seeing this show. Bar area could do with a re-think,staff helpful but lacks space and places to put drinks.

Featuring an accomplished cast, this thriller is one you must see and can even be a part of if you choose jury seats. A true twister that keeps you on the edge of your seat; prepare to be stunned!

Excellent performance, I love it and now I'm more into seeing more plays like this. Highly recommended

Brilliant Agatha Christie. Incredible setting, actors were fab, staff were very helpful. If you get a chance, definitely opt to sit in the jury, getting to be a part of the story was the cherry on top.

Really enjoyable. I took my partner to this as a surprise and wouldn’t normally think this would be my kind of thing, however I found it really enjoyable and would attend again. The performances were really well performed, especially the accused and the QC. The wife really enjoyed it too. A great venue for the show too!

Agatha Christie's best play - I totally didn't guess the villain correctly!

Brilliant from start to finish. The venue, production, talented actors and suspence blew me away. Was such a trill and joy to watch. I really can't recommend enough.

An absolutely fantastic performance, and a must see for everyone. It was my first time seeing a play, and wow I was totally enthralled by the story, the actors, the venue and all the staff. It was amazing. It's a small cozy venue, I had seat B42 which had a brilliant view.

Absolute riveting play!!! Incredible acting, brilliant plot, highly…highly recommend

The setting is the old council chamber, and dressed as a court with several seemless scene changes as the drama proceeds. The bar area is small but there's more seating surrounding part of the courtroom area. We sat in large comfortable seats in the stalls to one side, our veiw was great (E148/9), the gallery is high and looks a steep veiw down, large columns may obstruct some of the action. The cast were superb, its an Agatha Christie, and the plot develops until you think its all over, then .... It's a great setting for a great drama, might have been nice to promote the cast on the website, rather than just the program.

Just seen this brilliant play! So good!!! At the County Hall, a few mins walk from Waterloo , right near the London Eye plus South Bank food market right there - I recommend a day of it in London!

What an amazing production, the County Hall adds to the effect. The play is excellent and the actors are in character the whole time.

Very entertaining theatre play in a superb location

Absolutely amazing production. One of the best dramas that we have seen in recent times. Powerful actors and an amazing setting makes this a visual pleasure. Usual to any Agatha Christie story the plot twists and turns and thickens all the time. A joy to watch! In terms of sitting, I would recommend sitting in upper rows of courtroom stalls as the stage is elevated.

Sat in the front row of the gallery, seats 34-38, we had a terrific view of this dramatic and realistic courtroom drama. We were transported into the plot and loved every second. The whole experience was so immersive. The seats were a little uncomfortable, but they weren’t any worse than the average theatre seat, and there was loads of space. Drinks/snacks from the bar were reasonably priced. The people sat in the jury are very much on show the entire time, so if you are shy, I would recommend booking other seats! High recommended.

A brilliant performance. Thank you to the actors and all concerned with production. Fabulous!

A brilliant show, very immersive and making great qr use of the venue

Excellent show superb cast great location.

Superb, more twists than a corkscrew with an outstanding cast in the perfect venue….

Great show, nothing like a live performance. Highly recommended

Excellent show and would recommend to anyone debating whether to go! Great acting, beautiful hall and felt fully invested in the story line. Fab twist at the end!

Agatha Christie's creaky old courtroom drama is given a welcome dramatic lift by the splendour of its staging in County Hall, the council chamber of the former Greater London Council. This adds both tension and interest to what would otherwise be a very static piece of theatre. Agatha Christie's great gift for plotting a good murder mystery was not matched by a similar facility with dialogue. But a competent cast performed manfully, and so my verdict was "not guilty" of wasting my afternoon !

Agatha Christie at her best. Excellent venue, perfect fit for the play, feeling like in a court room. Top performances, lights, sound… highly recommended

Excellent show! Fully absorbing, highly recommended.

Great play, very well presented, in a great setting. Had a brilliant time.

The play was excellent. Everything felt so realistic and genuine, as if we were a part of a jury deciding the faith of the prisoner. The venue couldn't be more perfect for this production, and unexpected twist at the very end added an extra diamention to the play. The side gallery, where we were sitting, had a good view, but not very comfortable seats with a restricted leg room.

Great Show.. Incredible Venue .. Loved every minute

An absolutely incredible production, I was virtually captivated from the very start. If you enjoy courtroom dramas, or murder mysteries this is a must see show for you! I wish I could unsee it so that I could watch the show again! The whole experience is mesmerising - being sat in a real, old time Victorian courthouse, at seats that remind you of parliament you feel like you're a part of the show! Seriously, don't miss this one!

Absolutely fantastic - and the ending was NOT what I was expecting at all! Brilliant from start to finish and I enjoyed every moment of it!

What a great show. The actors were great and the stage setting was really authentic, just like being in a court room. The jury was actually members of the audience, who had to play the part of the jury.

One of the most immersive and brilliant pieces of theatre I've ever seen!

Incredible performance in the perfect setting.

Immersive theatre in a court room.

Brilliant setting. Perfect for this play. Excellent cast and entertaining whodunit

Really good, would definitely recommend 👌🏻

Unique settings and atmosphere!

This was mesmerising from that first scene. Absolutely loved it! Best of all was being head juror number 1. This meant I was able to have a minor speaking part right at the end. You honestly feel as if you are in a court room, everything felt and looked so authentic. Highly recommended.

Amazing play, very good acting. Enjoyed very much! It was well spent evening

Brilliant, definitely worth a watch/visit

great evening out, immersive experience, due to layout and very comfortable seating. inside the old GLC building with very impressive architecture. highly recommended.

An incredible production in the most appropriate of settings. Everything, down to the acting, staging and music is phenomenal and leaves you on the edge of your very (if you're right in the top balcony) narrow seat

Absolutely brilliant!!!! Best play I have ever seen. Can’t wait to come and see it again

Fab production in a unique venue.

Fantastic experience and an amazing play. A must-visit attraction if you are in London. Try to get the seats as close to the action as possible to hear everything clearly.

Wow, this play is absolutely fantastic! When you enter the venue you’re blown away by how beautiful it is. Despite being sat right at the back we had an excellent view of the stage and could see all of the action. The acting particularly that of the lawyer, Sir Wilfrid and the defendant, Mr Vole was absolutely excellent, they were utterly convincing in their roles. Every word was clearly spoken so that everyone including those of us at the back could hear everything. Would highly recommend this play, it’s something that everyone can enjoy!

The phone number didn’t work and they never reply to emails or fb messages

We went on Sunday 29th October, afternoon performance. Absolutely fantastic show, loved the courtroom atmosphere and staging. Staff exceptional in assisting us as I am disabled. The actors put on a 1st class performance and this was the highlight of my weekend in London.

Went to see this with a friend. I am visually impaired and had access tickets. All staff were so helpful assisting me through the building and to my seat. A very special thank you to Paul who went to the bar for us! The show was amazing. Great atmosphere and brilliant acting. I really thought I was watching two barristers in Court. Brilliant show!

Excellent venue, excellent crew.

Excellent. A truly immersive theatre experience in a unique location.

Loved it! Great twists and felt like u werr in court! Amazing actors

Such a fantastic show, I didn't read about rhe hzow before hand and went with an open mind. It was really good, don't suppose the actors were fantastic all of them. I the atmosphere and location really made it as well. You Must go and see this show, one of the best I have seen ever I want to London.

Such an immersive experience. 👏

I can thoroughly recommend this show. What an experience in such a superb venue. When the court usher shouts out the name for the next witness the acoustic echoes are provided by county halls stunning period architecture. The court room is intimate and you feel you are part of the proceedings. If you can, sit in the stalls.

What a great show..one of the best shows I've seen. Cracking place as well. All in all a great day out in London. 5 stars

Brilliant show. Agatha Christie doesn't disapoint

Very enjoyable - great unique setting feels very immersive. Jury seats were brill (although I’m not sure you influence the outcome!), view from all seats looks great but it was fun to feel part of the action and have the actors direct their lines to you. All actors were fantastic and really pulled you into the story.

Unique experience sitting in a court audience and watching a play. Good acting and construction of scenes, highly recommend if you’re an Agatha Christie fan. Finding the entrance can be tricky as it is not the entrance closer to the water as the address suggests

Excellent atmospheric production based in the old GLC, County Hall building. Enthralling and engaging. Sitting in the old debating chamber, made to feel like a criminal court, ensures that you feel as if you are participating in a court case. Well worth seeing.

What a fantastic experience.The setting is unique..in a good way An outstanding piece of theatre by Lucy Bailey.The actors were word perfect,totally professional. I have rarely been so absorbed in a production. This should be on the curriculum for theatre students

In any theatre this would be a good production but in this theatre it really came alive. There is little in the way of backdrop or scenery as the venue itself if the scenery and the audience are immersed into the performance. We were row B in the centre and I thought they were the perfect seats. Highly recommended.

Excellent show would recommend it

Great setting/staging and acting. Agatha Christie's stories are always very clever and keep you guessing. Guilty or not guilty? you will have to go and see it to find out!

Great acting, great theatre, great venue, great story and we had a great time! Go watch the play

Great play but some of the restricted viewing seats are very uncomfortable with seats designed for people who were a lot shorter than I am. I would say I'm average height.