BottledSnail Presents Agatha Christie’s "Witness for the Prosecution"

Following a highly successful, sold‑out season in 2023 as part of Victorian Law Week, BottledSnail Productions returns with an encore staging of Agatha Christie’s Witness for the Prosecution in May 2026. The production will once again be performed in the historic Old Melbourne Magistrates’ Court at the Old Melbourne Gaol, offering audiences a rare opportunity to experience a gripping courtroom drama inside a once‑functioning court.

The cast and creative team feature members of Melbourne’s legal community, including barristers, lawyers, law students, and even a retired County Court judge in the role of the presiding Judge. This unique blend of theatre and legal expertise brings an added layer of authenticity to the performance and creates a Law Week experience unlike any other.

Audiences will be immersed in Christie’s celebrated thriller, which follows Leonard Vole, a young man accused of murdering a wealthy widow. With dramatic testimony, surprise twists, and high‑stakes courtroom tension, the play keeps viewers guessing until the final moment.

This production not only showcases legal talent in an unexpected setting but also offers the public a chance to engage with legal professionals and witness a classic courtroom drama brought vividly to life.