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4-red-stars-102w.png“A first-class ride all the way” – The Guardian 

Showcasing the Queen of Crime’s signature twists and turns, and a luxury train onstage, this lighthearted adaptation keeps us guessing until Hercule Poirot delivers his breathtaking verdict. 

Detective Hercule Poirot is aboard the Orient Express when an unlikeable wealthy American is murdered. As the debonair detective investigates, he encounters a cast of intriguing passengers, including the glamorous Mrs. Hubbard and the enigmatic Princess Dragomiroff. With his unparalleled eye for detail and keen instincts, Poirot uncovers secrets and motives as he seeks the truth behind the murder in this suspenseful tale of deception, revenge and justice.

Running time: 
Approx. 2 hours, 20 minutes (incl. intermission)


Accessibility initiatives: Live Audio Description on Tue Jan 27 at 7:30pm

Opening Night sponsor:



 

"Agatha Christie's Murder on the Orient Express” is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals on behalf of Samuel French, Inc. www.concordtheatricals.com

Cast & Crew

Production
Agatha Christie photo
Agatha Christie

Agatha Christie
Agatha Christie photo

Agatha Christie

Ken Ludwig photo
Ken Ludwig

Ken Ludwig
Ken Ludwig photo

Ken Ludwig

Kelly Thornton photo
Kelly Thornton

Kelly Thornton
Kelly Thornton photo

Kelly Thornton

Brian Perchaluk photo
Brian Perchaluk

Brian Perchaluk
Brian Perchaluk photo

Brian Perchaluk

Joseph Abetria photo
Joseph Abetria

Joseph Abetria
Joseph Abetria photo

Joseph Abetria

Hugh Conacher photo
Hugh Conacher

Hugh Conacher
Hugh Conacher photo

Hugh Conacher

Dave Clark photo
Dave Clark

Dave Clark
Dave Clark photo

Dave Clark

Sharon Bajer photo
Sharon Bajer

Sharon Bajer
Sharon Bajer photo

Sharon Bajer

Jane Gooderham photo
Jane Gooderham

Jane Gooderham
Jane Gooderham photo

Jane Gooderham

Jacquie Loewen photo
Jacquie Loewen

Jacquie Loewen
Jacquie Loewen photo

Jacquie Loewen

Ava Darrach-Gagnon photo
Ava Darrach-Gagnon

Ava Darrach-Gagnon
Ava Darrach-Gagnon photo

Ava Darrach-Gagnon

Katherine Hochman photo
Katherine Hochman

Katherine Hochman
Katherine Hochman photo

Katherine Hochman

Katie Hoppa photo
Katie Hoppa

Katie Hoppa
Katie Hoppa photo

Katie Hoppa

Christine Leroux photo
Christine Leroux

Christine Leroux
Christine Leroux photo

Christine Leroux

Tia Morann photo
Tia Morann

Tia Morann
Tia Morann photo

Tia Morann

Cast
Jill Agopsowicz photo
Jill Agopsowicz

Jill Agopsowicz
Jill Agopsowicz photo

Jill Agopsowicz

Rodrigo Beilfuss photo
Rodrigo Beilfuss

Rodrigo Beilfuss
Rodrigo Beilfuss photo

Rodrigo Beilfuss

Daniel Briere photo
Daniel Briere

Daniel Briere
Daniel Briere photo

Daniel Briere

Dutchess Cayetano photo
Dutchess Cayetano

Dutchess Cayetano
Dutchess Cayetano photo

Dutchess Cayetano

Donna Fletcher photo
Donna Fletcher

Donna Fletcher
Donna Fletcher photo

Donna Fletcher

Kristin Johnston photo
Kristin Johnston

Kristin Johnston
Kristin Johnston photo

Kristin Johnston

Tom Keenan photo
Tom Keenan

Tom Keenan
Tom Keenan photo

Tom Keenan

Ian Leung photo
Ian Leung

Ian Leung
Ian Leung photo

Ian Leung

Alex Poch Goldin photo
Alex Poch Goldin

Alex Poch Goldin
Alex Poch Goldin photo

Alex Poch Goldin

RobYn Slade photo
RobYn Slade

RobYn Slade
RobYn Slade photo

RobYn Slade

Davina Stewart photo
Davina Stewart

Davina Stewart
Davina Stewart photo

Davina Stewart

Ray Strachan photo
Ray Strachan

Ray Strachan
Ray Strachan photo

Ray Strachan

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Production ID: 35795
Start Date: 1/14/2026 10:07:37 AM
End Date: 2/7/2026 10:07:51 AM
Title: Murder on the Orient Express
Playwright: By Agatha Christie
Adapted for the stage by Ken Ludwig
Billing:
Directed by Kelly Thornton
In partnership with Citadel Theatre
Warnings:
Synopsis: 4-red-stars-102w.png“A first-class ride all the way” – The Guardian 

Showcasing the Queen of Crime’s signature twists and turns, and a luxury train onstage, this lighthearted adaptation keeps us guessing until Hercule Poirot delivers his breathtaking verdict. 

Detective Hercule Poirot is aboard the Orient Express when an unlikeable wealthy American is murdered. As the debonair detective investigates, he encounters a cast of intriguing passengers, including the glamorous Mrs. Hubbard and the enigmatic Princess Dragomiroff. With his unparalleled eye for detail and keen instincts, Poirot uncovers secrets and motives as he seeks the truth behind the murder in this suspenseful tale of deception, revenge and justice.
Facility: John Hirsch Mainstage
Alternate URL: https://royalmtc.ca/Current-Plays/Murder-on-the-Orient-Express.aspx
Play Image:
Word Mark: 47372d79-3e51-4be5-80cf-a0982f01f617
Rotator Image: 57f035ab-6de0-4f0e-8142-c0f356d23ad1
Display Rotator From: 12/1/2025 9:00:00 AM
Display Rotator To: 2/7/2026 11:59:59 PM
 

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