After the huge success of The Forsyte Saga, now transferred to the RSC, Troupe returns to Park Theatre with a centenary reimagining of Noel Coward’s first play, marital comedy The Rat Trap.
“When two brilliant egoists marry… there is bound to be trouble”
In fashionable 1920s Belgravia, Sheila, a talented novelist, and Keld, an aspiring playwright, embark on married life. Both are fiercely ambitious, but when Keld’s career takes off and Sheila’s doesn’t, professional jealousy and an affair have a devastating effect on their marriage.
Startlingly moving, but full of customary sparkling wit and dark humour, Noël Coward’s first play is given a stylish period revival for its centenary year.
The Rat Trap is lovingly revised by Bill Rosenfield and presented by Troupe, who return to Park Theatre after its critically acclaimed production of The Forsyte Saga Parts 1 and 2.
Kirsty Patrick Ward directs Lily Nichol and Ewan Miller as Sheila and Keld, alongside Daniel Abbott, Gina Bramhill, Zoe Goriely, Ailsa Joy and Angela Sims.
Following the 7.30pm performance of The Rat Trap on Thursday 5 February 2026, I’ll talk to cast and creatives about this reim. Any questions? Join us!