Agatha Christie’s Death on the Nile – Sheffield Lyceum

A classic whodunnit returns in a lavish new stage production

Bitter rivals. Buried secrets. A love to die for.

The European premiere of Death on the Nile sails into Sheffield as a sumptuous new stage adaptation of one of Agatha Christie’s most iconic mysteries.

Set aboard a luxurious river cruise beneath the blazing Egyptian sun, a glamorous honeymoon is shattered by murder. With suspects at every turn and secrets long buried in the sands of time rising to the surface, only one man can uncover the truth.

Can Poirot solve the crime?

Enter the world-famous Belgian detective Hercule Poirot. As tensions mount and alibis unravel, Poirot must untangle a web of jealousy, obsession and deception before the killer strikes again.

Creative team & cast

Following the sell-out tour of Murder on the Orient Express, this thrilling new production reunites:

• Writer Ken Ludwig

• Director Lucy Bailey (Witness for the Prosecution)

• Producers Fiery Angel

Starring:

• Mark Hadfield as Hercule Poirot (Belfast, Outlander, Wallander)

• Glynis Barber as Salome Otterbourne

• Bob Barrett as Colonel Race

Why audiences love it

With its opulent staging, sharp dialogue and mounting suspense, Death on the Nile delivers everything fans love about a classic Christie mystery — and then some.

Reviews

★★★★ “A lush, satisfying night out for die-hard fans of a proper whodunnit” — Mail on Sunday
★★★★ “Gorgeously staged” — Daily Mail
“Fabulous” — WhatsOnStage
“Fresh and surprising” — British Theatre Guide

Audience & access information

• Accessible performances available

🎟 Tickets & full details:
https://www.sheffieldtheatres.co.uk/events/agatha-christie-death-on-the-nile