New cast announced for Agatha Christie’s courtroom drama Witness for the Prosecution

Eleanor Lloyd Productions and Rebecca Stafford Productions have jointly announced the new cast for [*Witness for the Prosecution*](https://www.londontheatredirect.com/play/2741/witness-for-the-prosecution-tickets.aspx). Television star **Harry Reid**, best known for his role as Ben Mitchell in BBC’s soap opera, EastEnders, is making his feature stage debut in the lead role of Leonard Vole. Joining the all-star ensemble is **Lucy Phelps** (*King Charles III, Call the Midwife, Anthony & Cleopatra*) as Romaine, **Richard Clothier** (*The Graduate, Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them*) as Sir Wilfrid Robarts, **Julian Curry** (*The Alchemist, Rumpole of the Bailey*) as Mr. Justice Wainwright and **Peter Moreton** (*Shakespeare in Love, The Winter’s Tale*) as Mr. Mayhew. Continuing in the role of Mr. Myers is **Philip Franks** (*Noises Off, Art, Darling Buds of May*) along with returning cast members **Hywel Simons, Jules Melvin** and **Richard Attlee.** Actors **Charlotte Blackledge, Molly Jackson-Shaw, Parys Jordon, Tyler South, Antoinette Tagoe** and **Matt Weyland** will also be joining the ensemble. Agatha Christie’s classic [courtroom drama](https://www.londontheatredirect.com/play/2741/witness-for-the-prosecution-tickets.aspx) was recently nominated for Best Revival at the [2018 WhatsOnStageAwards](https://www.londontheatredirect.com/post/1158/42nd-street-wins-big-at-the-18th-annual-whatsonstage-awards.aspx), which ultimately went to [42nd Street](https://www.londontheatredirect.com/musical/2453/42nd-street-tickets.aspx). [The show’s nomination](https://www.londontheatredirect.com/post/1158/42nd-street-wins-big-at-the-18th-annual-whatsonstage-awards.aspx) alone lays testimony to its warm reception by audiences, who also remain captivated by the show’s unique venue in [County Hall](https://www.londontheatredirect.com/venue/281/london-county-hall.aspx)’s extravagant, Baroque council chamber. The audience is placed directly in the heart of the action, with some **seats available in the jury box**, as they all bear witness to how this enthralling tale of justice, fervor and double-crossing unravels before them. *Leonard Vole is accused of murdering a widow for her inheritance. The stakes are high. Will he survive the shocking witness testimony? Will he be able to convince the jury that he’s innocent and dodge a trip to the gallows?* The [hit production of Agatha Christie’s classic play](https://www.londontheatredirect.com/play/2741/witness-for-the-prosecution-tickets.aspx) on **London’s Southbank** is booking now until 16 September 2018. Don’t miss your chance to see this [landmark production](https://www.londontheatredirect.com/play/2741/witness-for-the-prosecution-tickets.aspx) as part of the jury. **Jury box seats** are still available and booking fast. Find out more [here](https://www.londontheatredirect.com/play/2741/witness-for-the-prosecution-tickets.aspx).