Agatha Christie's The Hollow - Tour Dates
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Agatha Christie’s The Hollow Tickets – UK Tour
Hercule Poirot returns to the stage. Directed by Lucy Bailey, Agatha Christie’s The Hollow embarks on a major UK Tour from October 2026. Book official tickets now for this masterfully unsettling new production.
Hercule Poirot’s quiet break in the country is disturbed. Opening at the Marlowe Theatre, Canterbury, on 9 October 2026 before touring nationwide, this major new production brings Hercule Poirot to the stage in one of his most psychologically charged cases yet.
Following the sell-out success of Witness for the Prosecution and And Then There Were None, director Lucy Bailey partners with producers Fiery Angel once again. Adapted by Tamsin Oglesby, The Hollow is an atmospheric mystery set at an elegant country estate where old passions simmer and dangerous infatuations lead to a shocking act of violence.
At a Glance: The Mystery
- The Case: A glamorous weekend at a country estate turns deadly when a body is found by the swimming pool, a smoking revolver nearby.
- The Twist: The scene appears perfectly staged—but is it a straightforward crime, or a deadly game of family secrets?
- The Detective: Legendary sleuth Hercule Poirot must peel back the layers of sibling rivalry and forbidden desire to find the truth.
What is The Hollow about?
Set at an English country estate, The Hollow follows a circle of brilliantly drawn characters caught between nostalgia and an unsettling future. When a sudden act of violence shatters the illusion of civility, Hercule Poirot must unravel a web of long-buried family tensions, sibling rivalries, and romantic obsessions. It is a portrait of a family clinging to a fading world, where the truth is hidden behind a mask of social grace.
Why book The Hollow tickets?
- A New Poirot Mystery: Witness the world’s greatest detective solve one of his most unsettling cases live on stage.
- Award-Winning Creative Team: Re-uniting producers Fiery Angel and director Lucy Bailey (Witness for the Prosecution).
- Fresh Adaptation: A bold new version of Christie’s masterpiece by Tamsin Oglesby (NT, RSC).
- Psychological Thriller: Moving beyond the “whodunnit” into a rich, dark drama of human desire and betrayal.
Book The Hollow tickets
Book official tickets for Agatha Christie’s The Hollow now to secure the best seats at your local theatre. Following the sell-out success of Lucy Bailey’s previous Christie tours, demand is expected to be high across the UK.
Stars and Creatives
Who is in the cast of Agatha Christie's The Hollow?
- Peter Polycarpou as Hercule Poirot
- Luke Allen-Gale as John Cristow/Inspector Colquhoun
- Victoria Blunt as Henrietta Angkatell
- Tilly Steele as Gerda Cristow
- Kemi-Bo Jacobs as Veronica Craye
- Sarah Moyle as Lady Lucy Angkatell
- Michael Praed as Sir Henry Angkatell
- James Sheldon as Edward Angkatell
The company is completed by James Clyde as Gudgeon, Noella Naibaho as Doris, Grace Darling as Midge with Paula Hines completing the cast.
Who are the creative team of Agatha Christie's The Hollow?
- Based on the novel by Agatha Christie
- Adapted by Tamsin Oglesby
- Directed by Lucy Bailey
- Designed by Joanna Parker
- Lighting designed by Chris Davey
- Casting by Ginny Schiller
- Produced by Fiery Angel in association with Agatha Christie Limited and the Marlowe Theatre Canterbury
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. Unlike some adaptations of the novel, this stage production features the incomparable Hercule Poirot as he attempts to unravel the truth behind the murder at the country estate.
The production is directed by Lucy Bailey, the visionary director behind the long-running London hit Witness for the Prosecution and recent tours of And Then There Were None.
While official age guidance will be confirmed closer to the opening, Agatha Christie thrillers are typically recommended for ages 12+ due to themes of murder and suspense.
Yes, the 2026 UK tour of The Hollow will visit the Richmond Theatre in South West London from 27 – 31 October 2026. This is a strictly limited one-week run during the tour’s autumn season.

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