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Matthew McGivern (Leonard Vole), Jo
Stone-Fewings (Sir Wilfrid Robarts QC),
Sophie Craig (Romaine Vole), David
Shaw-Parker (Mr Justice Wainwright).
Photo: Sam Barker
WITNESS FOR THE PROSECUTION
NEW CAST
Producers Rebecca Stafford and
Eleanor Lloyd are to present the sixteenth
cast for Agatha Christie’s Witness for the
Prosecution, directed by Lucy Bailey at
London County Hall, with an extension
until 19 September 2027, as the
acclaimed production enters its tenth year.
The new cast includes Matthew
McGivern making his West End debut as
Leonard Vole, Sophie Craig making her
West End debut as Romaine Vole, Jo
Stone-Fewings returns as Sir Wilfrid
Robarts QC, Crispin Redman returns as
Mr Mayhew, Jude Owusu as Mr Myers
QC and David Shaw-Parker as
Mr Justice Wainwright.
Since 2017, Agatha Christie’s Witness
for the Prosecution has captured the
imagination of audiences gripped by the
case of Leonard Vole, accused of murder
in cold blood. The show is more popular
than ever with almost every show selling
out. Director Lucy Bailey thrillingly
places the audience in the thick of the
action as Christie’s enthralling tale of
justice, passion and betrayal unfolds
around them.
The twists and turns of the case are
played out in a spectacular courtroom
setting inside the atmospheric London
County Hall as the prosecution battles
defence and witnesses take the stand to
give their shocking testimonies.
Opening on 30 October, a major
exhibition at the British Library, Agatha
Christie: A World of Mystery, explores
the life and work of the celebrated crime
writer, 50 years after her death. Bringing
together personal objects belonging to
Christie, many displayed publicly for the
first time, the exhibition offers
unprecedented insight into her writing
process and examines her enduring
impact on crime fiction. The exhibition
features items from Witness for the
Prosecution, offering visitors a closer
look at her legacy on stage.
www.witnesscountyhall.com
ROYAL ALBERT HALL: HIGHLIGHTS
FOR AUTUMN
The Royal Albert Hall’s autumn
programme brings together blockbuster
cinema, celebrated soundtracks,
orchestral performances and emerging
musical talent, with a diverse line-up
continuing through October and
November.
Highlights include a series of
spectacular films in concert, with
Black Panther returning to the Hall
accompanied by Chineke! Orchestra,
following its European premiere at the
venue in 2023. Attack on Titan:
Symphony from Paradis will make its
world premiere, combining newly
created symphonic arrangements with
footage from the acclaimed anime,
performed live by the Royal
Philharmonic Concert Orchestra and
London Voices.
Gaming fans can experience World of
Warcraft®: 20 Years of Music, receiving
its UK premiere as part of its first-ever
world tour. The original score will be
performed by the Royal Philharmonic
Concert Orchestra and a full choir.
Celebrating three decades of Matilda,
Danny DeVito will host and narrate a
special in-concert screening of the
beloved Roald Dahl adaptation, joined by
composer David Newman. The Hall will
also honour legendary film composer
John Williams with Maestro of the
Movies, featuring the London Symphony
Orchestra performing music from iconic
scores including Jurassic Park, E.T., Star
Wars, Harry Potter and Jaws.
Beyond the Main Stage, the
programme continues with Awaaz-eIshq, a workshop exploring the stories
and joy of Sufi music, alongside a
conversation between Tinie Tempah and
Yomi Sode.
November also brings performances
from Welsh Music Prize winner Georgia
Ruth, celebrating her fifth album
Uncanny Valley, and songwriter and
producer Madeleine, whose nu-jazz and
soul fusion promises an atmospheric
Elgar Room performance.
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