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Agatha Christie's The Hollow

The Alexandra Theatre, Birmingham
12 January 2027 to 29 May 2027 (selected dates)

About the show

Agatha Christie's The Hollow features Peter Polycarpou as Poirot in Lucy Bailey's touring production. Age guidance 12+. Explore tickets for this thriller.

Agatha Christie's The Hollow tickets and regional UK dates

Agatha Christie's The Hollow is a touring drama in which Hercule Poirot, expecting a quiet country retreat, is drawn into a murder investigation at an elegant estate. Peter Polycarpou leads the cast under director Lucy Bailey for producer Fiery Angel. The production carries a 12+ age guidance.

The story

Guests gathered at The Hollow, a country estate, find old passions and new rivalries surfacing over the course of an evening. When a shot is fired and a body is discovered with a revolver close at hand, the scene looks almost arranged, which is precisely what unsettles Poirot. What appears straightforward turns out to be anything but, and the detective must work through layers of concealed history to find the truth.

Cast and creative team

Peter Polycarpou, whose screen and stage credits include Birds of a Feather, Evita and The Brutalist, plays Hercule Poirot. The cast listed for Theatre Royal Brighton includes Luke Allen-Gale as John Cristow/Inspector Colquhoun, Victoria Blunt as Henrietta Angkatell, Sarah Moyle as Lady Lucy Angkatell, Michael Praed as Sir Henry Angkatell, James Sheldon as Edward Angkatell, Tilly Steele as Gerda Cristow, Kemi-Bo Jacobs as Veronica Craye, Grace Darling as Midge, James Clyde as Gudgeon, Noella Naibaho as Doris and Paula Hines in a further role. Cast at other venues may differ.

Lucy Bailey directs for Fiery Angel, the same producer and director combination behind previous tours of Murder on the Orient Express and Death on the Nile.

Practical information

The production carries an age guidance of 12 and above at all listed venues. No running time is given in the ATG listing; check with your venue before booking if duration matters to you.

Dates, venues and booking links

These are the dates listed by ATG as checked on 21 September 2026. A date range may contain selected performances, rather than a show every day. Open your chosen venue link for exact times, seats and current prices.

VenueTown or cityDatesBooking statusTickets
The Alexandra, BirminghamBirminghamTue 12 Jan 2027 - Sat 16 Jan 2027On saleBook tickets
Milton Keynes TheatreMilton KeynesTue 19 Jan 2027 - Sat 23 Jan 2027On saleBook tickets
Theatre Royal BrightonBrightonTue 2 Feb 2027 - Sat 6 Feb 2027On saleBook tickets
Grand Opera House YorkYorkTue 18 May 2027 - Sat 22 May 2027On saleBook tickets
Theatre Royal GlasgowGlasgowTue 25 May 2027 - Sat 29 May 2027On saleBook tickets

Choosing your tickets

Start with the venue and date that suit your trip, then compare the seats offered by ATG. Check the final total, any restricted-view information and the ticket conditions before paying. Availability and prices can change; the listed run dates do not guarantee seats for every performance.

Plan your theatre visit

Our venue guides cover getting there, seating and access information: The Alexandra Theatre, Birmingham, Milton Keynes Theatre, Theatre Royal Brighton, Grand Opera House, York, Theatre Royal Glasgow. If you need accessible seating or an assisted performance, check the arrangements for that venue and date with ATG before booking.

Tickets are sold by ATG Tickets, which handles checkout and booking support. British Theatre may earn a commission from the affiliate links on this page.

Frequently asked questions

Is this a musical or a straight play?

Agatha Christie's The Hollow is a straight drama, listed under Plays > Drama. There are no musical numbers.

Who plays Hercule Poirot in this production?

Peter Polycarpou, whose credits include Birds of a Feather, Evita and The Brutalist, plays Hercule Poirot.

What is the recommended age for this show?

The production carries an age guidance of 12 and above across all listed venues.

Who directed this production?

Lucy Bailey directs for producer Fiery Angel.

Where can I book Agatha Christie's The Hollow tickets?

Choose a venue from the dates table and follow its ATG Tickets link. You can then check performance times, available seats and the total price before paying.

Which regional venues are listed for Agatha Christie's The Hollow?

The Alexandra Theatre, Birmingham: Tue 12 Jan 2027 - Sat 16 Jan 2027; Milton Keynes Theatre: Tue 19 Jan 2027 - Sat 23 Jan 2027; Theatre Royal Brighton: Tue 2 Feb 2027 - Sat 6 Feb 2027; Grand Opera House, York: Tue 18 May 2027 - Sat 22 May 2027; Theatre Royal Glasgow: Tue 25 May 2027 - Sat 29 May 2027.

Who handles my booking?

ATG Tickets sells the tickets and handles checkout, ticket delivery and booking support. British Theatre may earn a commission from these links.

Venue

The Alexandra Theatre, Birmingham

Suffolk Queensway, Birmingham B5 4DS

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Train

Birmingham New Street Station and Grand Central are only a few steps from the theatre, so the walk takes just a couple of minutes. Intercity services run into New Street from major towns and cities, including hourly trains from London.

Bus

Most city buses stop within a five-minute walk of the theatre. For timetables, call Traveline on 0871 200 22 33 (landline calls charged at 10p per minute) or check Network West Midlands online.

Parking

The Alexandra has no car park of its own. The nearest public option is Apex Parking on St Judes Passage, roughly 200m away, which has chargeable Blue Badge bays. Q-Park Mailbox offers 50 per cent off when you pre-book through the theatre's Q-Park link; you must pre-book to qualify and terms and conditions apply. There is also street parking on Station Street with marked Blue Badge bays maintained by Birmingham City Council, measuring 210cm x 490cm (6ft 11in x 16ft 1in).

The Alexandra Theatre, Birmingham seating levels: stage, then Stalls, Dress Circle, Upper Grand Circle

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