North Carolina History Theater presents
Agatha Christie's
The Mousetrap
The World’s Longest-Running Mystery Comes to Life!
A heavy blizzard. A remote English manor. Seven strangers trapped inside.
SHOW DATES:
Friday, November 13, Evening at 7 pm
Saturday, November 14, Matinee at 2 pm, Evening at 7 pm
Sunday, November 15, Matinee at 2 pm
Location: Orringer Auditorium at Craven Community College
800 College Ct, New Bern, NC 28562
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When news arrives of a gruesome murder in London, the guests at Monkswell Manor realize a terrifying truth: the killer is already among them. As suspicion mounts and secrets unravel, a second body is found. Everyone has a motive. Everyone has an alibi. Everyone is a suspect.
Can you solve the mystery before the final curtain falls? Experience Agatha Christie's masterclass in suspense that has captivated audiences for decades.
Join the tradition, feel the thrill, and remember—don't reveal the secret!
This show first opened in London's West End and, with the one-year exception of the COVID pandemic of 2020, has run continuously since October 6, 1952. The Mousetrap reached a milestone of 30,000 performances in March of 2025. Over 400 actors have played the roles!
Can you solve this famous crime?
Meet the Cast!
Mollie Ralston
New owner/hostess of Monkswell Manor; anxious about hosting the inn’s first guests. Married to Giles for one year.
Giles Ralston
Owns Monkswell Manor with his wife Mollie. Somewhat arrogant and jealous of the other guests’ attention to Mollie.
Christopher Wren
The first guest to arrive at the hotel. Wren is a hyperactive young man who acts in a very peculiar manner.
Mrs. Boyle - Female:
Mrs. Boyle is an imposing woman in a bad temper. She complains about everything.
Major Metcalf
Middle aged, square shouldered man who is military in manner and bearing. Polite and a good counter for Mrs. Boyle.
Miss Casswell
A strange, aloof, and somewhat masculine woman who speaks offhandedly about the horrific experiences of her childhood.
Mr. Paravicini
A man of unknown provenance who turns up claiming his car has overturned in the snowdrift. He appears to be affecting a foreign accent and is artificially aged up via makeup.
Sgt. Trotter
A cheerful, common place man who turns up on skis to investigate a local murder.
Thank you to Our
Sponsors & Partners!
The Maryann and Joseph T. Murphy Foundation
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