First look at new cast of Agatha Christie’s Witness for the Prosecution at London County Hall

New images have been revealed for Agatha Christie’s Witness for the Prosecution at London County Hall.

The hit immersive show has captivated over 86,000 audience members since the new year, making it a record-breaking year so far for the acclaimed production.

The tenth cast of Witness for the Prosecution
The tenth cast of Witness for the Prosecution. Credit: Johan Persson
Benjamin Westerby Leonard Vole in Witness for the Prosecution
Benjamin Westerby Leonard Vole in Witness for the Prosecution. Credit: Johan Persson
Katie Buchholz Romaine Vole in Witness for the Prosecution
Katie Buchholz Romaine Vole in Witness for the Prosecution. Credit: Johan Persson

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.

Paul Ansdell Mr Mayhew Benjamin Westerby Leonard Vole in Witness for the Prosecution
Paul Ansdell Mr Mayhew Benjamin Westerby Leonard Vole in Witness for the Prosecution
Stephen Hogan Sir Wilfrid Robarts Q.C in Witness for the Prosecution
Stephen Hogan Sir Wilfrid Robarts Q.C in Witness for the Prosecution. Credit: Johan Persson
John Mackay Mr Myers Q.C in Witness for the Prosecution
John Mackay Mr Myers Q.C in Witness for the Prosecution. Credit: Johan Persson

The current tenth cast features Benjamin Westerby who will play the accused, Leonard Vole opposite Katie Buchholz as Romaine Vole. Stephen Hogan will play Sir Wilfrid Robarts QC, Paul Ansdell will join the cast as Mr Mayhew, David Shaw-Parker as Mr Justice Wainwright and John Mackay as Mr Myers QC.

The company is completed by Melissa Aduke-James, Aamira Challenger, Tom Espiner, Sam Flint, Mackenzie Heynes, Don Klass, Damian Lynch, Matthew Mellalieu, Blair Robertson, Nicola Sanderson, Andrew Tuku JR and Rosamund Williams.

Katie Buchholz and Benjamin Westerby (Romaine and Leonard Vole) in Witness for the Prosecution
Katie Buchholz and Benjamin Westerby (Romaine and Leonard Vole) in Witness for the Prosecution
The tenth cast of Witness for the Prosecution
The tenth cast of Witness for the Prosecution. Credit: Johan Persson

Witness for the Prosecution is directed by Lucy Bailey with design by William Dudley, lighting by Chris Davey, sound design by Mic Pool and casting by Ellie Collyer-Bristow CDG.

For more information, visit witnesscountyhall.com

About the author: Josh Darvill

Josh is Stageberry's editor with over five years of experience writing about theatre in the West End and across the UK. Prior to following his passion for musicals, he worked for more than a decade as a TV journalist.

 

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