Winter 1934 and an avalanche stops The Orient Express dead in its tracks. A murder. A train full of suspects. An impossible case. Trapped in the snow with a killer still on-board, can the world’s most famous detective, Hercule Poirot, crack the case before the train reaches its final destination?
Starring Michael Maloney (Belfast, Young Victoria, The Crown) as the celebrated Belgian sleuth, Murder on the Orient Express is one of Agatha Christie’s greatest literary achievements, with a final twist that is amongst her very best. Gripping, tense and masterfully cryptic, this brand-new production is a deliciously thrilling ride and an ingenious murder mystery, guaranteed to keep you guessing until the end of the line.
Joining Michael Maloney, the stellar cast includes Bob Barrett, Mila Carter, Rebecca Charles, Debbie Chazen, Simon Cotton, Jean-Baptiste Fillon, Christine Kavanagh, Paul Keating, Iniki Mariano, Rishi Rian and Alex Stedman. Also in the cast are Antony Gabriel, Jasmine Raymond and Beth Tuckey.
Following a sell-out tour of the best-selling crime novel of all time, And Then There Were None, Fiery Angel and Lucy Bailey (Director of West End Witness For The Prosecution) will bring Ken Ludwig’s adaptation of another Agatha Christie classic to the stage in 2024.
MURDER ON THE ORIENT EXPRESS © Agatha Christie Limited and Ken Ludwig
MURDER ON THE ORIENT EXPRESS ® POIROT® AGATHA CHRISTIE®
Important information
Running time:
2 hrs 15 mins inc. interval (approx.)
Age guideline:
12+
Captioned – Thu 26 Sep, 7.30pm
BSL Interpreted – Fri 27 Sep, 7.30pm (Interpreted by Sarah Ankers, provided by Complete Communication)
Audio Described (w/ Touch Tour 1.30pm, please contact Box Office to book. Provided by Complete Communication) – Fri 27th & Sat 28 Sep, 2.30pm
Sensory notice & content warnings:
We don’t want to spoil anyone’s experience of coming to see Murder on the Orient Express, however, if you would benefit from knowing more about specific content and themes in the play, please see below:
Themes of death, grief and guilt. Reference to, and depictions of, murder and manslaughter. Reference to, and depictions of weapons.
Features flashing lights, haze and tobacco depiction (e-cigarette).
If you require this information prior to booking, please check back for updates or call our Box Office on 01752 267222.
Closer to Cornwall? – Find Murder on the Orient Express at HFC, 19 – 23 Nov 2024.
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