How to Enter the Official Lottery for Witness for the Prosecution

Looking for an affordable way to join the jury at London County Hall? Agatha Christie’s Witness for the Prosecution offers a weekly official ticket lottery, with a limited number of tickets available for £35 each. The draw gives theatre fans the chance to see the long-running courtroom play in its distinctive South Bank setting.

Where to enter

Use the production’s official lottery page to begin. You can enter through the official InYouGo app or complete the online Witness for the Prosecution lottery form. The production’s instructions say that anyone can enter the weekly lottery.

If you use the web form, you will still need to download the InYouGo app if you are successful: the app is required to accept and access your tickets. The form asks for your name and email address, then lets you select from the available performances and indicate whether you want one or two tickets.

Weekly lottery deadlines

Entries close every Tuesday at 11:59pm GMT for the following week’s performances. A random draw takes place on Wednesday. Winners are contacted by push notification in the app and by email, so allow app notifications and check the email address used for your entry.

Successful entrants have two hours to confirm and pay for their tickets. If an initial winner does not claim their tickets in time, the production says that further waves of winners may be contacted. After payment and booking confirmation, the tickets will appear in the app.

Important things to know before entering

Lottery tickets cost £35 each and are subject to availability. Seats are pre-designated, so lottery winners cannot choose or change their seats. The production also states that lottery tickets are non-exchangeable and non-refundable, making it important to select a performance you can attend.

If you are not selected, keep an eye on your notifications: the official lottery page says that discounted ticket options may sometimes be offered to non-winners. A new lottery cycle opens every Thursday at 12:01am GMT, giving you another opportunity to enter for the next week.

The courtroom play

Based on Agatha Christie’s gripping story of justice, passion and betrayal, Witness for the Prosecution places its audience inside the magnificent London County Hall courtroom as the case of Leonard Vole unfolds. The official Agatha Christie production page confirms that the play is booking until April 2027; the venue’s ticket information lists performances from Tuesday to Saturday at 7:30pm, Thursday and Saturday matinees at 2:30pm, and Sunday performances at 3pm, although schedules can vary around Christmas.

For the best chance of securing a discounted West End theatre experience, enter before the Tuesday deadline, keep your contact details accurate, and be ready to respond quickly on Wednesday.