Preview: Murder on the Orient Express at Newcastle Theatre Royal

 Michael Maloney to star as Hercule Poirot in Murder On The Orient Express

Murder on the Orient Express

Newcastle Theatre Royal

Tuesday 14 – Saturday 18 January 2025

Michael Maloney will star as Agatha Christie’s famous Belgian detective, Hercule Poirot, in Lucy Bailey’s new production of Murder on the Orient Express. Ken Ludwig’s adaptation of the Agatha Christie classic will visit Newcastle Theatre Royal on its UK tour.

Michael Maloney as Hercule Poirot 

Winter 1934 and an avalanche stops the Orient Express dead in its tracks.  An American tycoon lies dead in his compartment, stabbed eight times, his door locked from the inside. 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?

Michael said of taking on the role, “I am very excited and honoured to be joining a long line of extraordinary actors who have taken on the role of Hercule Poirot and hope I can be so, too.  To work with such a talented director as Lucy Bailey and with top producers Fiery Angel is a gift and a privilege.  Here's to Orient Express hurtling through your town or city soon!”

Michael Maloney’s extensive film and television work includes Belfast, Iron Lady, Young Victoria, Notes on a Scandal, Truly Madly Deeply and The Crown amongst many others. On stage, his many roles for the Royal Shakespeare Company include Edgar, Romeo and Prince Hal as well as multiple appearances in National Theatre productions.

Michael Maloney as Hercule Poirot

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.

Murder on the Orient Express is directed by Lucy Bailey (Witness for the Prosecution, And Then There Were None, The Other Boleyn Girl) and designed by Mike Britton, with lighting design by Oliver Fenwick, video design by Ian Galloway, sound design by Mic Pool, movement direction by Leah Hausman, casting by Abby Galvin and with Victoria Gartner as assistant director.  

Further casting still to be announced.

Tickets:

Murder on the Orient Express plays Newcastle Theatre Royal Tuesday 14 – Saturday 18 January 2025. Tickets can be purchased at www.theatreroyal.co.uk or from the Theatre Royal Box Office on 0191 232 7010.