# Murder on the Orient Express theatrical adaptations

> Developing situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/murder-on-the-orient-express-theatrical-adaptations
> Updated: 2026-11-09T10:52:31.000Z. Sources: 2. Developments: 2.

Ken Ludwig’s adaptation of Agatha Christie’s Murder on the Orient Express is being staged in different international locations. 

In Melbourne, the production is scheduled to make its Australian debut at the Comedy Theatre in June 2027, preceding a national tour. Meanwhile, Teatro Manzoni is presenting a production directed by Roberto Valerio, featuring Claudio “Greg” Gregori as Hercule Poirot. This version focuses on the 1934 setting where the detective must investigate the murder of a wealthy American passenger after the train becomes trapped in a snowdrift.

## Timeline

### 2026-11-09: Teatro Manzoni hosts Agatha Christie adaptation

Teatro Manzoni presents a stage adaptation of Agatha Christie’s Murder on the Orient Express, directed by Roberto Valerio and starring Claudio “Greg” Gregori as Hercule Poirot.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/teatro-manzoni-hosts-agatha-christie-adaptation

### 2026-10-20: Murder on the Orient Express to debut in Melbourne

Agatha Christie’s Murder on the Orient Express will make its Australian debut at Melbourne’s Comedy Theatre in June 2027, followed by a national tour.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/murder-on-the-orient-express-to-debut-in-melbourne

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