ROBERT Powell is Hercule Poirot, the world’s favourite detective, in the first play ever written by Agatha Christie at the New Theatre from Tuesday -Saturday , March 4-8.
A quintessential English country estate is thrown into chaos following the murder of eccentric inventor Sir Claud Amory, and the theft of his new earth shattering formula. Arriving at the estate just moments too late, one man immediately senses a potent brew of despair, treachery, and deception amid the estate's occupants. That man is Hercule Poirot.
In the first play ever written by Agatha Christie we are introduced to a character who went onto become the most famous detective of all time and the only fictional character ever to receive a full-page obituary in the New York Times
Robert Powell is one of the country’s most loved actors. Having received multiple awards and a BAFTA nomination for his portrayal of Jesus in Franco Zefferelli’s Jesus of Nazareth, he went on to star in the hit BBC TV comedy The Detectives. His extensive stage performances include roles in the national tours of Alan Bennett’s Single Spies and Jeffrey Bernard is Unwell before most recently appearing in Singin' in the Rain at the Palace Theatre in the West End.
Tickets are on sale now with prices from £9 to £30. For further details about the show or to book tickets visit www.newtheatrecardiff.co.uk or call the Box Office on (029) 2087 8889.
All ticket prices include a 50p seating improvement contribution and online sales carry a small additional transaction charge.
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