Big names star in legendary murder mystery at Lyceum Theatre

Producer, Brian Fenty, is delighted to announce that Nicholas Bailey and Susan Penhaligon will star as Major Metcalf and Mrs Boyle respectively in the 75th anniversary UK tour of Agatha Christie’s iconic thriller and the world’s longest running play, The Mousetrap, coming to Crewe Lyceum October 6-10.

The tour forms part of wider plans to celebrate The Mousetrap’s year with more exciting celebrations to be announced.

Nicholas Bailey is one of Britain’s best-known television actors, recognised by millions for his portrayal of Dr Anthony Trueman in the BBC’s EastEnders. Introduced to Albert Square in 2000, Anthony quickly became a fan favourite, with Nicholas returning to the iconic role on several occasions over the years, most recently reprising the character in 2025.

Alongside his television work, Nicholas has enjoyed a varied career across stage, screen and radio. His theatre credits include Richard Eyre’s King Lear (National Theatre), Macbeth (Mercury Theatre, Colchester), Dreamgirls (West End), Jackie – The Musical (UK Tour), Mother Courage and Her Children (UK Tour), Life Is a Dream (Royal Lyceum Edinburgh, Barbican Centre and BAM, New York) and Julius Caesar (Royal Exchange).

His television credits also include Coronation Street, Casualty, Doctors, Death in Paradise, House of Anubis and Holby City, while he has also appeared in the long-running BBC Radio 4 drama The Archers.

Susan Penhaligon first came to prominence with her acclaimed performance in the landmark television drama Bouquet of Barbed Wire before becoming a household name as Helen Barker opposite Dame Judi Dench in the hit sitcom A Fine Romance. Her television credits also include Emmerdale, Doctors, Casualty, Bergerac, Doctor Who, Upstairs, Downstairs and the BBC’s adaptation of Dracula.

Alongside her television career, Susan has appeared extensively on stage in the West End and across the UK, with credits including The Real Thing (Strand Theatre), Three Sisters (Albery Theatre), Of Mice and Men (Mermaid Theatre), Broken Glass (West Yorkshire Playhouse), and UK tours of Cabaret, The Importance of Being Earnest, And Then There Were None and Fisherman’s Friends – The Musical. Her film work includes The Land That Time Forgot, Patrick, Count Dracula, Soldier of Orange and The Uncanny.

For ticket information go to https://trafalgartickets.com/lyceum-theatre-crewe/en-GB/event/play/the-mousetrap-tickets

Pictures: Matt Crockett