CASTING has been announced for the touring version of the world’s longest-running play which visits Torquay’s Princess Theatre in September.

Nicholas Bailey and Susan Penhaligon will star as Major Metcalf and Mrs Boyle respectively in the 75th anniversary UK tour of Agatha Christie’s The Mousetrap.

And the tour will be stopping at the Princess Theatre during the International Agatha Christie Festival running from Mon September 14 to 19.

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.

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,

Since 1952, Agatha Christie’s The Mousetrap has captivated the world with silent clues, shifting shadows and the best-kept secret in theatre history.

A shocking murder rattles London. Far from the chaos, a remote country guesthouse welcomes seven strangers seeking refuge. But when a police sergeant battles through a deadly snowstorm with a warning no one expects, it becomes clear the threat is already within their walls.

Every whisper hides a clue. Every story masks a lie. And as suspicion tightens its grip, one question chills the room: Who among them is capable of murder?

Tickets for The Mousetrap can be booked at ATGTICKETS.COM/Torquay