Mark Hadfield to star as Hercule Poirot in new Manchester production of Death on the Nile at The Lowry
Acclaimed stage and screen actor Mark Hadfield will step into the shoes of Agatha Christie’s legendary Belgian detective, Hercule Poirot, when Death on the Nile makes its European premiere at The Lowry this autumn.
Running from Friday 26 September to Saturday 4 October 2025, the Salford leg of the UK and Ireland tour will launch the new production, adapted by Ken Ludwig and directed by Lucy Bailey.
Produced by Fiery Angel in association with Agatha Christie Limited, this adaptation brings Christie’s classic mystery to the stage following the success of And Then There Were None and Murder on the Orient Express.
Speaking ahead of the premiere, Mark Hadfield said: “I am delighted and excited to be playing the iconic role of Hercule Poirot in the forthcoming production of Agatha Christie’s Death on the Nile, directed by Lucy Bailey and produced by Fiery Angel.
“I’m also thrilled that this production, adapted by Ken Ludwig, will be touring the UK & Ireland, and have no doubt that it will be enjoyed by both those who already admire Christie’s genius and those yet to discover it.”
Hadfield brings a wealth of experience to the role, with notable screen appearances in Belfast, Into the Woods, Outlander, and Maigret, alongside a strong theatrical background including Dr Strangelove and Accidental Death of an Anarchist in the West End, and performances with the RSC and at the Royal Court.
Death on the Nile follows the story of a seemingly idyllic honeymoon aboard a luxurious cruise ship in Egypt, which is violently disrupted by a murder. As long-buried secrets resurface, it’s up to Poirot to unravel a complex web of deceit before the killer strikes again.
The production reunites director Lucy Bailey (Witness for the Prosecution) with designer Mike Britton, lighting designer Oliver Fenwick, sound designer Mic Pool, and movement director Liam Steele. Lucy Waterhouse serves as associate director, with Helena Palmer as casting director. Further casting will be announced in due course.
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