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London is never short of theatre temptations, whether epic West End shows or bold fringe offerings. From political drama to immersive Agatha Christie and the unveiling of a new venue, here are some of this month's most eye-catching openings. Don't forget to check back for BroadwayWorld's reviews...

Halloween is approaching and Terror Films is serving up three new tasty indie titles in October for horror fans to gorge on.

Garnering more than two dozen Gemini nominations and the sole 2016 'Fan's Choice Award' at the Canadian Screen Awards for Yannick Bisson, MURDOCH MYSTERIES: Once Upon a Murdoch Christmas makes its DVD/Blu-ray debut on October 10, 2017 from Acorn TV, an RLJ Entertainment, Inc. (NASDAQ: RLJE) brand.

Enter the world of murder, mystery, and the mastermind of Agatha Christie as City Theatre begins the 12th season with the world's most popular crime drama The Mousetrap. CTC guest director Stephen R. Reynolds directs the production and features the cliffhanging cast of Stacy Trammell, Levi Gore, Dillon Dority, Alexzandria Siprian, Elise Odgen, Denver Surgener, Justin Heller, and Darren Scharf.

On September 23, the Long Beach Playhouse opens its 2017 Mainstage Season. This year's season combines perennial favorites like My Fair Lady, Arsenic and Old Lace and Agatha Christie's Black Coffee with newer plays like Peter and the Starcatcher, Flight and Pack of Lies.

Below, check out a new trailer for Kenneth Branagh's MURDER ON THE ORIENT EXPRESS, in theaters November 10, 2017 . Screenplay by: Michael Green The film is based upon the novel by Agatha Christie and features a screenplay by Michael Green.

Sacramento's California Stage is launching 'Third Age - Onstage,' a professionally oriented Company of senior actors to create and present theatrical productions for Sacramento audiences.

In partnership with DRG, Acorn TV, North America's most popular streaming service focused on British and international television, is thrilled to announce the return of one of the most popular series in Britain and Acorn's best-selling series with Doc Martin, Series 8 beginning its Exclusive U.S. Premiere today, September 21, 2017

The bestselling children's author David Walliams came face-to-face today for the first time with one of his most monstrous creations, Aunt Alberta.

Excitement and suspense await as the award-winning Maurer Productions OnStage (MPO) presents Anthony Shaffer's Sleuth at Mercer County Community College's (MCCC's) Kelsey Theatre Fridays, October 6 and 13 at 8 p.m.; Saturdays, October 7 and 14 at 8 p.m.; and Sundays, October 8 and 15 at 2 p.m.

Catherine Steadman's career spans stage and screen: from Mansfield Park to Downton Abbey, and from Oppenheimer (which earned her an Oliver Award nomination) to That Face at the Royal Court. She's now embarking on a new production of Agatha Christie's Witness for the Prosecution at London County Hall.

Following his successful Las Vegas debut in March, Jacob Young will be in concert at Michael Gaughan's South Point Hotel Casino and Spa in the Main Showroom on Wednesday September 20 at 6:00 PM with a meet and greet following the show. Jacob will be joined on stage this time by Las Vegas singer Vanessa LeGrand. They will be performing recognizable country and rock favorites along with some of Jacob Young's original country music that he recently recorded in Nashville. Jacob and Vanessa are being compared to iconic Las Vegas duos like Donny and Marie Osmond, but in reverse.

In partnership with DRG, Acorn TV, North America's most popular streaming service focused on British and international television, is thrilled to announce the return of one of the most popular series in Britain and Acorn's best-selling series with Doc Martin, Series 8 beginning its Exclusive U.S. Premiere on Thursday, September 21, 2017

The British Academy of Film and Television Arts Los Angeles (BAFTA Los Angeles) is pleased to announce that award-winning actor and director Kenneth Branagh will receive the Albert R. Broccoli Britannia Award for Worldwide Contribution to Entertainment at the 2017 AMD British Academy Britannia Awards.

Continuing a successful UK-wide tour, Ruth Rendell's murder mystery A Judgement in Stone comes to the Belgrade Theatre this September with an all-star cast including Antony Costa, Chris Ellison, Robert Duncan, Sophie Ward, Deborah Grant, Shirley Anne Field and Ben Nealon.

The new first-ever television adaptation of Evelyn Waugh's classic novel, DECLINE AND FALL makes its DVD debut on September 12, 2017 from Acorn TV, an RLJ Entertainment, Inc. (NASDAQ: RLJE) brand.

Central Sydney's oldest operating community theatre, The Genesian Theatre Co has announced that the Catholic Archdiocese of Sydney has entered a contract of sale for its historic premises in Kent Street.

Theatre veteran John Hull draws on his love of theater for a suite of one-act comedies set in the world behind the curtain.  Backstage Stories is a co-production of San Francisco's 16th St. Players and The Masquers Playhouse of Point Richmond. It is directed by Katina Letheule.  Backstage Stories runs for three consecutive weekends, October 27-November 12, at the Mission Dolores Academy Auditorium, 3371-16th Street (between Dolores & Church) in San Francisco.

Kenneth Branagh stars and directs 20th Century Fox's reboot of the murder mystery classic MURDER ON THE ORIENT EXPRESS. The film, featuring an all-star cast, hits theaters on November 10, 2017