Longest continuous theatrical run in the world
The current longest continuous theatrical run in the world record is 30,000 performances, held by The Mousetrap, set on March 19, 2025. Last checked October 9, 2026.
30,000
performances
The Mousetrap
- Holder
- The Mousetrap
- Record
- 30,000 performances
- Exact figure
- 30,000+ performances (as of March 2025)
- Location
- London, United Kingdom
- Date set
- March 19, 2025
- Recognized by
- Guinness World Records
- Last checked
- October 9, 2026
Sources
- guinnessworldrecords.com Literary records to blow your mind this world book day from best sellers to record theft
- Wikipedia Read the source
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