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Hamilton Family Theatre Cambridge

Agatha Christie’s

Murder on the Orient Express

A Classic Whodunit

October 14 to November 1

Adapted for the stage by Ken Ludwig 

An avalanche stops the luxurious Orient Express dead in its tracks during a winter storm in 1934. There’s a murder, a killer still on board, a train full of suspects, and an impossible case to solve. Can the debonair Hercule Poirot, the world’s most famous detective, crack a case riddled with deception, revenge, and justice before the train reaches its destination? 

This clever adaptation of the Agatha Christie classic boasts all the glamour, intrigue, and suspense of the celebrated novel, alongside a healthy dose of dark humour to create a deliciously thrilling ride and ingenious murder mystery. 

Gripping, tense, and masterfully cryptic, you will be on the edge of your seat guessing until the train reaches the end of its line and Poirot delivers his breathtaking verdict. 

Recommended for ages 12 and up. 

Running Time: 2 hours and 10 minutes, including a 20-minute intermission.

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Company in Agatha Christie’s Murder on the Orient Express, Drayton Entertainment, 2026 Season. Directed by Mike Shara; Set & Costume Design by Brandon Kleiman; Lighting Design by Mikael Kangas; Stage Manager Suzanne McArthur; Assistant Stage Manager Grace Batten; Photography by Hilary Gauld.
 A group of performers gathers around a person seated on the floor of an elaborate train carriage. One performer kneels beside the seated figure, appearing to offer assistance, while another crouches nearby holding a walking cane. Additional performers stand behind them, looking toward the centre of the scene. The costumes include formal suits, tailored dresses, and period accessories in muted blue, grey, cream, and brown tones. Ornate wooden compartment walls, dark blue curtains, brass lamps, and scattered luggage establish the train setting, while dramatic lighting concentrates attention on the group.
Steven Sutcliffe and Patrick McManus in Agatha Christie’s Murder on the Orient Express, Drayton Entertainment, 2026 Season. Directed by Mike Shara; Set & Costume Design by Brandon Kleiman; Lighting Design by Mikael Kangas; Stage Manager Suzanne McArthur; Assistant Stage Manager Grace Batten; Photography by Hilary Gauld.
 Two performers stand facing one another in front of a large, industrial-style train set with circular metal panels, riveted surfaces, and glowing amber lights. Both wear dark formal suits, with one holding a walking cane and resting a foot on a brown suitcase. The performers smile and gesture toward each other against the smoky, grey-toned backdrop, illuminated by warm stage lighting.
Tyrone Savage, Mark Crawford, and Maggie Walters in Agatha Christie’s Murder on the Orient Express, Drayton Entertainment, 2026 Season. Directed by Mike Shara; Set & Costume Design by Brandon Kleiman; Lighting Design by Mikael Kangas; Stage Manager Suzanne McArthur; Assistant Stage Manager Grace Batten; Photography by Hilary Gauld.
 Three performers stand together behind a decorative black-and-gold railing on a raised section of the train set. The performer on the left wears a dark striped robe and grips the doorway, while the central performer wears a yellow-and-brown plaid dressing gown and faces forward with an intense expression. On the right, a performer in a pale blue-green robe raises a hand toward their mouth in apparent surprise. A rounded archway frames the group, while dramatic blue and amber lighting creates a shadowy atmosphere.
Tracey Ferencz, Patrick McManus, Rebecca Gibian, and Steven Sutcliffe in Agatha Christie’s Murder on the Orient Express, Drayton Entertainment, 2026 Season. Directed by Mike Shara; Set & Costume Design by Brandon Kleiman; Lighting Design by Mikael Kangas; Stage Manager Suzanne McArthur; Assistant Stage Manager Grace Batten; Photography by Hilary Gauld.
 Four performers gather inside a richly decorated train carriage. A performer in a long purple dress sits at the left, while another in a pale green-grey suit sits at the right, looking toward a white-haired performer leaning forward between them. A fourth performer stands behind, dressed in a dark suit and holding a small notebook. Polished wooden cabinetry, upholstered chairs, brass hanging lamps, and dark curtains establish the elegant period interior, with warm lighting illuminating the group against the darker background.
Tyrone Savage and Patrick McManus in Agatha Christie’s Murder on the Orient Express, Drayton Entertainment, 2026 Season. Directed by Mike Shara; Set & Costume Design by Brandon Kleiman; Lighting Design by Mikael Kangas; Stage Manager Suzanne McArthur; Assistant Stage Manager Grace Batten; Photography by Hilary Gauld.
 Inside an elegant, wood-panelled train carriage, a performer wearing a dark three-piece suit, red patterned tie, and black fedora stands gesturing toward another performer seated nearby. The seated performer wears a light blue suit, holds a walking cane, and sits with one leg crossed while raising a hand. Ornate wooden cabinetry, a small round table, upholstered chairs, dark blue curtains, and hanging brass lamps complete the luxurious period setting, illuminated by warm amber lighting.
Matthew G. Brown and Patrick McManus in Agatha Christie’s Murder on the Orient Express, Drayton Entertainment, 2026 Season. Directed by Mike Shara; Set & Costume Design by Brandon Kleiman; Lighting Design by Mikael Kangas; Stage Manager Suzanne McArthur; Assistant Stage Manager Grace Batten; Photography by Hilary Gauld.
 Two performers face one another inside an elegant train carriage. On the left, a performer dressed as a train attendant wears a vivid royal blue uniform with gold trim, brass buttons, and a matching cap, gesturing with both hands. Opposite, a performer in a grey-blue suit leans forward with hands clasped behind their back. Ornate wooden chairs, a polished cabinet with white teacups and silver serving pieces, dark curtains, and brass pendant lamps fill the background, with warm lighting highlighting the exchange.
Patrick McManus, Steven Sutcliffe, Maggie Walters, and Tyrone Savage in Agatha Christie’s Murder on the Orient Express, Drayton Entertainment, 2026 Season. Directed by Mike Shara; Set & Costume Design by Brandon Kleiman; Lighting Design by Mikael Kangas; Stage Manager Suzanne McArthur; Assistant Stage Manager Grace Batten; Photography by Hilary Gauld.
 Four performers are positioned across the stage inside a dimly lit train carriage. At centre, a performer in a dark suit stands holding a small notebook or papers, while another in a blue suit stands to the left. A seated performer wearing a light blue-green outfit looks toward a figure on the right, dressed in a brown suit and gesturing during the conversation. Wooden chairs, a long polished cabinet, a silver tea service, dark curtains, and hanging brass lamps create the period train interior, illuminated by pools of warm light.
Patrick McManus and Bethany Jillard in Agatha Christie’s Murder on the Orient Express, Drayton Entertainment, 2026 Season. Directed by Mike Shara; Set & Costume Design by Brandon Kleiman; Lighting Design by Mikael Kangas; Stage Manager Suzanne McArthur; Assistant Stage Manager Grace Batten; Photography by Hilary Gauld.
 Two performers stand inside a richly detailed train carriage. On the left, a white-haired performer in a blue suit rests one hand on the back of an ornate wooden chair and gestures with the other. On the right, a performer with shoulder-length wavy blonde hair stands with hands on hips, wearing a pale blue blouse with a bow at the neck and a long black skirt. A polished wooden cabinet topped with white teacups and saucers, dark curtains, and glowing brass pendant lamps establish the elegant period setting, while focused lighting emphasizes the performers against the darkened stage.
Patrick McManus and Mark Crawford in Agatha Christie’s Murder on the Orient Express, Drayton Entertainment, 2026 Season. Directed by Mike Shara; Set & Costume Design by Brandon Kleiman; Lighting Design by Mikael Kangas; Stage Manager Suzanne McArthur; Assistant Stage Manager Grace Batten; Photography by Hilary Gauld.
 Two performers sit facing one another inside an elegant train carriage, separated by a small wooden table holding a silver tea service. The performer on the left wears a blue suit and sits with legs crossed, leaning back in an upholstered chair, while the performer opposite wears a grey three-piece suit and leans forward with hands clasped. Ornate wood-panelled cabinets, dark curtains, brass pendant lights, and neatly arranged white teacups frame the conversation, with warm lighting focused on the performers against a dimly lit backdrop.
Rebecca Gibian, Steven Sutcliffe, and Patrick McManus in Agatha Christie’s Murder on the Orient Express, Drayton Entertainment, 2026 Season. Directed by Mike Shara; Set & Costume Design by Brandon Kleiman; Lighting Design by Mikael Kangas; Stage Manager Suzanne McArthur; Assistant Stage Manager Grace Batten; Photography by Hilary Gauld.
 Three performers gather inside an elegant, wood-panelled train carriage. At centre, a performer wearing a tailored grey-green skirt suit sits upright in a wooden chair with hands folded in their lap. Behind them stands a performer in a dark suit and red tie, while another in a light blue suit leans forward on a walking cane, appearing to address the seated figure. Brass pendant lamps, dark blue curtains, wooden cabinets, and a silver tea service frame the scene, with warm stage lighting illuminating the performers.

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