Lucy Bailey

Guest Blog: Tempering Tragedy with Comedy- Ken Ludwig on Adapting Agatha Christie’s DEATH ON THE NILE
by Guest Author - Sep 23, 2025

As a playwright who has spent a lifetime crafting optimistic, muscular comedies like Lend Me a Tenor and Moon Over Buffalo, I now find myself in the company of Agatha Christie’s most beloved crime-solver, Hercule Poirot. As Poirot himself might say, “Alors, how can this be?” 

Photos: DEATH ON THE NILE UK and Ireland Tour in Rehearsal
by Stephi Wild - Sep 17, 2025

All new rehearsal photos have been released for the UK and Ireland Tour of Agatha Christie's Death on the Nile. Check out the photos here and learn more about the show.

Full Cast Set For UK and Ireland Tour of DEATH ON THE NILE
by Stephi Wild - Sep 11, 2025

The cast has been announced joining the previously announced Mark Hadfield (Hercule Poirot), Glynis Barber (Salome Otterbourne) and Bob Barrett (Colonel Race) in the UK & Ireland Tour of Agatha Christie's DEATH ON THE NILE.

Agatha Christie's DEATH ON THE NILE Comes to Milton Keynes Theatre in October
by Stephi Wild - Sep 4, 2025

Fiery Angel will bring Ken Ludwig’s adaptation of the Agatha Christie classic Death On The Nile to the stage, following sell-out tours of And Then There Were None and Murder on the Orient Express.

Glynis Barber & Bob Barrett Join DEATH ON THE NILE European Premiere
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 14, 2025

Additional cast members have been revealed for the UK & Ireland Tour of DEATH ON THE NILE. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets to the tour here!

Interview: 'He’s A Character I’ve Never Seen On Stage Before!': Actor Paul Keating On CLIVE At The Arcola Theatre
by Kat Mokrynski - Jul 21, 2025

Have you ever had a friend that you might think is a bit . . . Prickly? Well, in Michael Wynne’s new play, Clive, Thomas might have the prickliest friend of all - a cactus. Directed by Lucy Bailey, the show explores “isolation, identity, and the quiet chaos of working from home” through Thomas, who is working from home in the post-pandemic world.

Mark Hadfield Joins UK and Ireland Tour of DEATH ON THE NILE
by Stephi Wild - Jul 17, 2025

Mark Hadfield will star as Agatha Christie’s famous Belgian detective, Hercule Poirot, in Lucy Bailey’s new production of the UK & Ireland Tour of DEATH ON THE NILE.

Ken Ludwig's MURDER ON THE ORIENT EXPRESS Will Tour China
by Stephi Wild - Jul 14, 2025

The stage adaptation of Agatha Christie's Murder on the Orient Express is set to tour China this fall, with performances scheduled from October through December.

Ken Ludwig's Adaptation of MURDER ON THE ORIENT EXPRESS Will Tour China
by Joshua Wright - Jul 7, 2025

The original stage play Murder on the Orient Express, adapted by Ken Ludwig, will tour 11 cities in China from October to December 2025.

Award-Winning Designer William Dudley Passes Away at 78
by Josh Sharpe - Jun 6, 2025

William Dudley, an innovative set and costume designer in the English theater scene, has passed away at the age of 78. Throughout his career, Dudley's work was seen on numerous stages presented by theater and opera companies in the UK, including The National Theatre, The Royal Shakespeare Company, and more.

Review: MURDER ON THE ORIENT EXPRESS, Theatre Royal Brighton
by Caroline Cronin - Apr 24, 2025

This new production from director Lucy Bailey is a visual feast of delights. Adapted for the stage by Ken Ludwig in 2017, this is the first time there’s been a UK Tour of the infamous play and Bailey has given it the first-class treatment.

DEATH ON THE NILE Comes to the Milton Keynes Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Feb 20, 2025

Death on the Nile reunites celebrated director Lucy Bailey (Witness for the Prosecution), writer Ken Ludwig and producers Fiery Angel for the European premiere of a new adaptation of the globally celebrated Agatha Christie story.

Agatha Christie's WITNESS FOR THE PROSECUTION Extends and New Cast Joins
by Stephi Wild - Feb 20, 2025

The thirteenth cast has been announced for Agatha Christie's Witness for the Prosecution at London County Hall, Plus the production will extend until 26 April 2026. The new cast will begin performances from 18 March this year.

DEATH ON THE NILE Will Embark on UK Tour
by Stephi Wild - Feb 13, 2025

Death on the Nile will reunite director Lucy Bailey, writer Ken Ludwig and producers Fiery Angel for the European premiere of a new adaptation of the globally celebrated Agatha Christie story

Agatha Christie's WITNESS FOR THE PROSECUTION Celebrates 100 Years
by Stephi Wild - Jan 31, 2025

31 January 2025 marks 100 years since Agatha Christie's story Witness for the Prosecution – originally titled Traitor Hands  –  was first published. Learn more here!

MURDER ON THE ORIENT EXPRESS Comes to Milton Keynes Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Jan 27, 2025

Agatha Christie Ltd and Fiery Angel will bring Ken Ludwig's adaptation of the Agatha Christie classic to the stage, visiting Milton Keynes Theatre in February.

Review: MURDER ON THE ORIENT EXPRESS, Kings Theatre
by Mary Baillie - Oct 11, 2024

A train passenger is murdered - Belgian sleuth Hercule Poirot (Michael Maloney) must find the culprit. Suspects are portrayed as amusing caricatures, ranging from a shrieky missionary to a mansplaining gangster and a bold American actress. The exposition drags a little as we are slowly introduced to everyone, but the second showcases an imaginative, quirky take on the acclaimed mystery.

Students Get Exclusive Backstage Workshops With The Company of MURDER ON THE ORIENT EXPRESS
by Stephi Wild - Oct 10, 2024

Fiery Angel and The King’s Theatre, Glasgow teamed up yesterday, Wednesday 9 October, with Avanti West Coast to play host to a group of sixth form students from Carlisle. 

Photos: MURDER ON THE ORIENT EXPRESS Hits the Road on UK Tour
by Stephi Wild - Sep 12, 2024

All new production photos have been released from Lucy Bailey’s new production of the UK & Ireland Tour of MURDER ON THE ORIENT EXPRESS. Check out the photos here!

Photos: MURDER ON THE ORIENT EXPRESS UK Tour Hosts Gala Night
by Stephi Wild - Sep 12, 2024

Murder on the Orient Express hosted its gala night at The Lowry, Salford on 10 September. Guests in attendance included  actors Harriet Bibby, Emrhys Cooper, Jimmi Harkishin and Fiona Wade. Check out photos here!