Murder on the Orient Express, one of Agatha Christie’s most important works, is presented for the first time in Cyprus and on THOC’s Main Stage through the official stage adaptation of the novel by Ken Ludwig, directed with the experienced eye of Takis Tzamarias. A small gem of detective literature, first published in 1934 and adapted for the stage in 2017, the work contributed significantly to establishing Christie as the “Queen of Mystery”.
This dark, puzzling, and at the same time comedic stage composition highlights the timeless ambiguity between truth and falsehood, the trap of appearances, and the revelation of what lies beneath.
Thirteen exceptional actors — both well-known performers and emerging talents — take on the roles of the victim, the many suspects, and the single culprit. The legendary Poirot is portrayed by Neoklis Neokleous.
Following the successful resolution of a previous case, the renowned Belgian detective Hercule Poirot embarks on his return journey from Constantinople to London aboard the luxurious Orient Express. When a severe snowstorm forces the train to come to a halt, the journey is overshadowed by a murder. The discovery of the body heightens the tension, prompting the meticulous Poirot to take on the task of uncovering the mystery.
THOC – Main Stage “Evis Gavrielides”
Agatha Christie — Murder on the Orient Express
Adapted for the stage by Ken Ludwig
Directed by Takis Tzamarias
Performances as of 14 November 2025
Creative Team
Translation: Olympia Skordili
Director: Takis Tzamarias
Set & Costume Design: Lakis Yenethlis
Music: Andreas Kouretas
Movement: Elena Christodoulidou
Video Concept & Design: Elena Alonefti
Film Direction: Iakovos Charalambous
Lighting Design: Georgios Koukounas
Assistant Director: Maria Pisiili
Assistant Set & Costume Designer: Mikaella Kasinou
Cast
Neoklis Neokleous as Hercule Poirot
Koralia Karanti, Annita Santorinaiou, Alexandros Parisis,
Sotiris Mestanas, Anna Giangiozi, Panos Makris, Antonia Charalambous,
Maria Mamouri, Konstantinos Gavriil, Nikolas Kourouzides,
Antonis Parcharidis, Stavros Patsias
Performances
Nicosia – THOC Theatre, Main Stage “Evi Gavrielides”
From Friday 14 November 2025
Fridays & Saturdays at 20:00
Sundays at 18:00
Paphos – Markideio Theatre
Saturday 3 January 2026 at 20:30
Larnaca – Municipal Theatre G. Lykourgos
Saturday 10 January 2026 at 20:30
Limassol – Pattihio Municipal Theatre
Saturday 24 January 2026 at 20:30
Sur-titled Performances
Nicosia
Friday 28 November 2025 (English & Turkish)
Saturday 29 November 2025 (Greek)
Limassol
Saturday 24 January 2026 (English & Turkish)
Tickets & Information
Online: www.thoc.org.cy
THOC Theatre Box Office: 77772717
(Tuesday–Sunday 10:00–13:30 & 16:00–18:00)
Ticket Prices
€15
€6 (unemployed, pensioners, parents of large families with proof, and people under 25 with ID)
MURDER ON THE ORIENT EXPRESS © 2016 Agatha Christie Limited & Ken Ludwig. All rights reserved.
Adapted from Murder on the Orient Express © 1934 Agatha Christie Limited. All rights reserved.
‘AGATHA CHRISTIE’, ‘POIROT’, and Agatha Christie’s signature are trademarks of Agatha Christie Ltd. All rights reserved.
The licence for the Cypriot production has been granted by THE ARTBASSADOR on behalf of Agatha Christie Ltd.
For more information about this and other works by Agatha Christie, please visit: www.agathachristie.com
For more information about Ken Ludwig, please visit: www.kenludwig.com
