A new production of Agatha Christie’s Death on the Nile will begin a UK and Ireland tour on 26th September, opening at the Lowry Theatre in Salford.
The show is Lucy Bailey’s fifth Agatha Christie play since staging Witness for the Prosecution, and her second Poirot story after the current tour of Murder on the Orient Express which stars Michael Maloney as the iconic detective.
The tour will visit the likes of Milton Keynes Theatre (7th - 11th October), Cardiff New Theatre (25th - 29th November) and Guildford’s Yvonne Arnaud theatre (13th -17th) January 2026) on the run, with further dates to be confirmed.
Lucy Bailey said: “I’m delighted to be following Murder on The Orient Express with another of Poirot’s most famous cases, Death on the Nile. It takes place in the midsummer heat of Egypt and is one of Agatha Christie’s most passion-driven thrillers.
“A group of holiday makers attracted by the ancient beauty of the Nile find themselves in a living nightmare of jealousy and revenge. Trapped on board a pleasure steamer and adrift on the Nile, it’s a voyage into the heart of darkness.”
About the story
Inspired by Christie’s own visits to Egypt, Death on the Nile is set on board a honeymoon river cruise which is cut short by the brutal murder of one of the passengers. As secrets that have been buried in the sands of time finally resurface, can the world-famous detective, Hercule Poirot, untangle the web of lies and solve another crime?
The 1937 novel has been adapted for screen on numerous occasions, including the 2022 film starring Kenneth Branagh as Hercule Poirot, ITV’s 2004 TV adaptation starring David Suchet and a 1978 feature film.
Group rates are venue specific. For more information go to deathonthenileplay.com.
