The Mousetrap

by AGATHA CHRISTIE
directed by TRACY BRIGDEN
McGuire Proscenium Stage

An iconic murder mystery

During a heavy snowstorm, newlyweds Mollie and Giles Ralston prepare to open Monkswell Manor for their first guests: the nitpicky Mrs. Boyle; the cagey Miss Casewell visiting from abroad; the young architect Christopher Wren; the good-natured Major Metcalf; and the roguish, unexpected guest Mr. Paravicini. As the snow proves impassable, Detective Sergeant Trotter arrives on skis with news that connects the manor to a mysterious murder in London. When the phone lines are cut and a guest turns up dead, everyone becomes a suspect. Will the killer be discovered in time? Discover for yourself why this Agatha Christie classic is the longest-running play in the world.

Three things to know

  • The Mousetrap began as a 30-minute radio play for the BBC in 1947 called Three Blind Mice. Queen Mary had just turned 80 and requested something by Agatha Christie for a commemorative broadcast.
  • The stage play opened in Nottingham, England, on October 6, 1952, and toured the country before settling in on the West End where it continues performances today, making it the longest-running play in the world. 
  • Guthrie Senior Artistic Producer Tracy Brigden previously directed Frederick Knott's Dial M for Murder in our 2023–2024 Season, which featured similar edge-of-your-seat suspense and dramatic revelations.

Venue info

This production will take place on the McGuire Proscenium Stage.

Pro tip: Can't do stairs or have a special seating request? Call the Box Office for details.

Ticket prices

Ticket prices range from $32 to $92, including handling fees. Read about our ticket handling fees and policies

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Age recommendation

We recommend this production for ages 12 and up.

Group sales

All student and adult groups of 15 or more qualify for discounts on tickets to Guthrie productions.

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Run time

Approximately 2 hours, 20 minutes (including intermission)

Content advisory

The Mousetrap contains mature themes, loud noises and the use of production effects. Click below for more details. Because content sensitivities vary from person to person, we encourage you to call the Box Office to determine if this production is suitable for you and your party.

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Digital program and play guide

Want to dig deeper into the story? Download the digital program and play guide.

Accessibility

ASL-interpreted, audio-described and open-captioned performances are available on select dates. Download the audio description notes or ASL program.

  • Audio describer: Laura Wiebers
  • ASL interpreters: Maria Camacho-Dively and Abby Turner
  • Captioner: Caitlin Childe-Archuleta

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Relaxed performance

The Guthrie will offer a relaxed performance of The Mousetrap on Saturday, April 19 at 1 p.m. Although these performances are open to all patrons, they are intentionally modified to accommodate patrons with sensory and vestibular sensitivities, anxiety, dementia, autism spectrum disorders, learning differences or challenges attending the theater.

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Post-play discussions

Patrons are invited to stay in the theater following select performances for a 20-minute conversation about the production facilitated by Guthrie staff. Cast members may join the discussion as they are able.

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Mystery Play Club

Tuesdays, March 25 – May 13, 1–2:30 p.m.
Level Five

You're invited to join the Guthrie's Artistic Team in an eight-week play-reading club, sponsored by Ameriprise Financial. We'll read notable mystery scripts together and dig into each story in a casual conversation led by a member of the Artistic Team. Our final script will be Agatha Christie's The Mousetrap, running this spring on the McGuire Proscenium Stage. This series is free and open to the public, but registration is required. 

Scripts are available for purchase in the Guthrie Store or at guthriestore.com. Save 10% when you purchase all six (subscribers save more when they use their store discount code at checkout).

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Series Schedule and Featured Plays

How’d They Do That? Workshop

Saturday, April 26, 10:30 a.m. – noon

Join us in the Dowling Studio for an inside look at the artistry behind The Mousetrap. Director of Community Engagement Amanda White will chat with the artists who brought this popular murder mystery to life, including Director Tracy Brigden, Vocal Coach Keely Wolter, cast member Greg Cuellar and Head of Props Karin Rabe Vance. This event is free and open to the public, but registration is required.

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In the news

A luxe riff on an Agatha Christie classic 

 

Dive deeper into our production of The Mousetrap in this interview with Director Tracy Brigden and The Minnesota Star Tribune

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Artists

Cast

Matthew Amendt

Detective Sergeant Trotter

Pearce Bunting

Major Metcalf

Greg Cuellar

Christopher Wren

Emjoy Gavino

Miss Casewell

Peter Christian Hansen

Giles Ralson

Monette Magrath

Mollie Ralston

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Andrew May

Recorded Voice (Voice on the Radio)

Mo Perry

Mrs. Boyle

Matthew Saldívar

Mr. Paravicini

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Creative

Tracy Brigden

Director

Walt Spangler

Scenic Designer

Susan Tsu

Costume Designer

Rui Rita

Lighting Designer

John Gromada

Sound Designer/Composer

Lynde Rosario

Dramaturg

Keely Wolter

Vocal Coach

Laura Topham

Stage Manager

Matthew Meeks

Assistant Stage Manager

Jennifer Liestman

Resident Casting Director

Aaron Preusse

Weapons Consultant

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Photos

The cast of The Mousetrap (Dan Norman)

Matthew Saldívar, Peter Christian Hansen and Monette Magrath (Dan Norman)

Monette Magrath and Emjoy Gavino (Dan Norman)

Monette Magrath and Greg Cuellar (Dan Norman)

Monette Magrath and Peter Christian Hansen (Dan Norman)

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