SIGNED ORIGINAL PROGRAMME FOR THE MOUSETRAP

Stapled illustrated paper covers printed in black and orange. 16 pages. With photographic portrait of the author. A very good copy indeed, the binding firm with just a little toning and light creasing to the extremities. The pages are bright and fresh, and without loss or tears.

Signed by Agatha Christie in black ink at the top of the front cover. Agatha Christie's classic locked room mystery 'The Mousetrap' premiered on 6th October 1952 at the Theatre Royal, Nottingham. Following its debut, the production toured several major cities, including the New Theatre, Oxford; The Opera House, Manchester; The Royal Court Theatre, Liverpool; The Theatre Royal, Newcastle; The Grand Theatre, Leeds; and the Alexandra Theatre, Birmingham, before opening in London at the Ambassadors Theatre on Tuesday, 25th November. The play reached its 1,000th performance on 22nd April 1955, and on 12th April 1958, after its 2,239th performance, it became the longest-running play in the history of British theatre. It celebrated its 5,000th performance on 9th December 1964, just a few months after this programme was issued. Today, 'The Mousetrap' holds the distinction of being the world's most successful and longest-running play.