“The Mousetrap” | Pendragon Theatre | Saranac Lake | January 30 - February 9
- Pendragon Theatre 15 Brandy Brook Saranac Lake, NY, 12983 United States (map)
Agatha Christie’s “The Mouse Trap” on Stage in Saranac Lake
Enjoy Pendragon's Winter Carnival production of a classic “Whodunit.”
Pendragon Theatre’s production for Saranac Lake Winter Carnival 2025
Step into the world of mystery, intrigue, and razor-sharp wit with Agatha Christie's “The Mousetrap,” a production that has captivated audiences worldwide for over 70 years.
In the Pendragon Theatre rendition, the beloved classic is brought to life with a fresh yet faithful take that delivers on all the suspense, humor, and surprises one could hope for in a night at the theater.
Performances begin Thursday evening, January 30 and continue through Sunday, February 9.
It was a dark and snowy evening.
The play opens on a snowy evening in postwar England. Mollie and Giles Ralston, a young married couple, nervously welcome their first guests to Monkswell Manor, a remote countryside guesthouse they’ve recently opened.
It was a dark and snow night in “The Mousetrap.”
As the snowstorm intensifies, their visitors—a collection of delightfully quirky characters—arrive: the flamboyant Christopher Wren, the stern and mysterious Mrs. Boyle, the retired military man Major Metcalf, the enigmatic Miss Casewell, and a last-minute addition, the stranded Mr. Paravicini. Adding to the tension is a radio broadcast warning listeners about a murderer on the loose, described only as someone wearing a dark overcoat.
When one of the guests is found dead, Detective Sergeant Trotter skis in to investigate, transforming the cozy guesthouse into the setting of a high-stakes game of survival and deduction. Everyone is a suspect, and secrets spill out as the detective interrogates each character.
The clever plot keeps audiences guessing as alliances shift, motives are unearthed, and red herrings abound. With its iconic twist ending, “The Mousetrap” leaves audiences satisfied and surprised, delivering a payoff that few see coming.
The longest-running play in theater history.
As a college student studying abroad in, well, let’s say, a while ago, I was in London, and a friend suggested we go see “The Mousetrap” at St. Martin’s Theatre in the West End. I remember being thoroughly entertained; the play remains the longest-running in theater history.
“The Mousetrap” at St. Martins Theatre in London.
Beyond its status as a cornerstone of theatrical history, the play is a masterclass in pacing and storytelling. Its locked-room mystery format immerses audiences in the guessing game, inviting them to play detective alongside the characters. For fans of Agatha Christie, it’s a chance to witness her craft in its purest form. For theatergoers new to the genre, it’s an invitation to revel in a quintessential whodunit.
Whether you’re a longtime Christie fan or simply in the mood for an evening of intrigue and entertainment, this production of “The Mousetrap” offers a memorable night out. Packed with clever dialogue, unexpected twists, and a finale that lingers in the mind long after the curtain falls, it’s a testament to why this play remains a beloved staple of the stage.
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