World’s longest running play comes to Frankston

Published on 22 July 2024

For over 70 years, Agatha Christie’s The Mousetrap has kept millions of people from across the world on the edge of their seats.

Audiences will get the chance to solve the famed murder mystery when Shake & Stir brings its production to Frankston Arts Centre.

Shake & Stir Artistic Director Ross Balbuziente said: “We're so excited to bring The Mousetrap to Frankston and the Frankston Arts Centre! This amazing venue is the perfect fit for our show, with its great atmosphere, facilities and professional staff.

“Frankston Arts Centre is well-known for attracting the best shows and is spoken highly of in the industry.  

“We chose Frankston because of its lively arts community and warm, welcoming vibe. Theatre lovers from Melbourne’s south-east are always prepared to travel into town for shows so this time we are coming to them.  

“We can't wait for Melbourne audiences to enjoy the magic and mystery of Agatha Christie's classic in such a fantastic setting!”

Directed by Australian theatre icon Robyn Nevin and starring Hannah Fredericksen as Mollie Ralston, Alex Rathgeber as Giles Ralston, Geraldine Turner as Mrs Boyle, Chris Parker as Major Metcalf, Miranda Daughtry as Miss Casewell, Gerry Connolly as Mr Paravicini, and Timothy Walker as Detective Sergeant Trotter.

As news spreads of a murder in London, a group of seven strangers find themselves snowed in at a remote countryside guesthouse. When a police sergeant arrives, the guests discover – to their horror – that a killer is in their midst! One by one, the suspicious characters reveal their sordid pasts. Which one is the murderer? Who will be their next victim? Can you solve this world-famous mystery for yourself?

See The Mousetrap at Frankston Arts Centre from 31 July to 3 August.