Synopsis
The Mousetrap is a murder mystery play by Agatha Christie. Set in Monkswell Manor, a remote guesthouse in the English countryside, the story begins with a group of strangers arriving during a snowstorm. The guests include a young married couple running the manor, a peculiar architect, a retired army major, a stern magistrate, a quirky young woman, and an unexpected traveler. As the snowstorm traps them inside, news arrives of a murder in London, and the guests realize the killer may be among them. Tensions rise as secrets are revealed, and a police sergeant arrives to investigate. The play builds suspense as the characters' pasts intertwine, leading to a shocking twist ending that has captivated audiences for decades.
Characters
- Mollie Ralston (lead)
- Giles Ralston (lead)
- Christopher Wren (supporting)
- Mrs. Boyle (supporting)
- Major Metcalf (supporting)
- Miss Casewell (supporting)
- Mr. Paravicini (supporting)
- Detective Sergeant Trotter (lead)