As this iconic production approaches its fifth anniversary, producers Eleanor Lloyd and Rebecca Stafford announce the eighth cast to join Agatha Christie’s Witness for the Prosecution. Audiences can book to see Witness for the Prosecution until 16th April 2023 at the historic London County Hall.
Eastenders star Harry Reid returns to the cast to reprise his role as the accused, Leonard Vole. He is joined by Naomi Sheldon as Romaine Vole. Dugald Bruce-Lockhart will play Sir Wilfrid Robarts QC, with Jonathan Coote as Mr Mayhew, Justin Avoth as Mr Myers QC, and Nicholas Day as Mr Justice Wainwright.
The company is completed by Rosanna Adams, Lorraine Amako, Daniel Bravo, Myles Devonté, Greg Fitch, Kevin N Golding, Lawrence Haynes, Isabella Kibble, Paul McEwan, Simon Rhodes, Tom Syms and Lucy Tregear.
Witness for the Prosecution has captured the imagination of thousands gripped by the case of Leonard Vole, accused of murder in cold blood. Director Lucy Bailey (Much Ado About Nothing, Shakespeare’s Globe) thrillingly places the audience in the thick of the action as Christie’s enthralling tale of justice, passion and betrayal unfolds around them.
Leonard Vole is accused of murdering a widow to inherit her wealth. The stakes are high. Will he be able to convince the jury of his innocence and escape the hangman’s noose?
The twists and turns of the case are played out in a spectacular courtroom setting inside the atmospheric London County Hall as prosecution battles defence and witnesses take the stand to give their shocking testimonies. The production received Best Revival nominations at the 2018 Olivier and WhatsOnStage Awards.
