After Murder on the Orient Express smashed every box-office record in the Auckland Theatre Company books, we return with another mystery from Dame Agatha Christie, adapted by the brilliant pen of Ken Ludwig.
In the searing heat of Egypt, a group of curious characters is aboard the steamer Karnak on the River Nile and famous Belgian detective Hercule Poirot is among them. Little do they know that this cruise through palms and pyramids will be beset by murder and mayhem.
Poirot will once again be called upon to methodically investigate every passenger to find the killer, unravelling romantic tensions, old rivalries and the influence of a spooky sarcophagus. Everyone has a grudge, something to hide or both.
Returning to lead the cast of 11, beloved actor Cameron Rhodes re-inhabits the role that audiences rushed to see as the moustachioed Poirot. Directed by Eleanor Bishop and designed by Tracy Grant Lord, this lush stage show docks on the ASB Waterfront Theatre stage in 2027.
This New Zealand premiere of a sweeping and cinematic epic is not to be missed.
Watch the interview with Cameron Rhodes
WIN A TRIP TO EGYPT WITH INTREPID
The stage is set. The clues are laid. And they’re all pointing to Egypt. Get ready for an adventure worth investigating.
One lucky theatregoer will win two spots on an Intrepid adventure through Egypt, including a three-night cruise along the Nile – don’t worry, Hercule Poirot isn't booked on this trip! The prize pack also includes return flights to Egypt from Auckland International Airport.
Ready to crack the case? Every ticket purchased for Agatha Christie’s Death on the Nile is an opportunity to enter the draw!
By Arrangement with ORiGiN™ Theatrical
On Behalf of Samuel French Inc.
A Concord Theatricals Company
Event and Ticketing Details
Duration
2 hours 15 minutes, including interval.
Advisory
Contains flashing lights, gunshots, depictions of suicide, blood, haze and smoking.
Accessible performances
Relaxed – Sat 2 Oct 2:00pm
Comfortable and inclusive, especially for autistic and neurodivergent audiences.
Audio-described – Sun 3 Oct 4:00pm
Audio described by Audio Described Aotearoa.
Book via our d/Deaf friendly form
NZSL-interpreted – Sat 9 Oct 2:00pm
Interpreted by Platform Interpreting NZ, working with the cast, crew and a Deaf community advisor.