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Theatre trip: Murder on the Orient Express

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Join NTU Arts for this Agatha Christie murder mystery classic at Nottingham's Theatre Royal. Let the cast of Murder on the Orient Express transport you back to 1934, when an avalanche stops the train dead in its tracks. A murder. A train of suspects. An impossible case. Will Hercule Poirot, crack the case before the train reaches its final destination? Open to NTU students only, advanced booking essential.

  • When: Tuesday 1 April 2025, 6.30 pm
  • Location: Newton Reception, Newton Building, NTU City Campus, Nottingham, NG1 4BU
  • Cost: £10
  • Booking deadline: Tuesday 1 April 2025, 6.30 pm
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Event details

This event is only open to NTU and Confetti HE students.

Book your discounted ticket and enjoy an evening of murder mystery with NTU Arts. Starring Michael Maloney (Truly, Madly, Deeply; Belfast; Young Victoria; The Crown) as the celebrated Belgium sleuth, Murder on the Orient Express is one of Agatha Christie’s greatest literary achievements, with a final twist that is amongst her very best.

Synopsis
Winter 1934 and an avalanche stops The Orient Express dead in its tracks. A murder. A train full of suspects. An impossible case. Trapped in the snow with a killer still on-board, can the world’s most famous detective, Hercule Poirot, crack the case before the train reaches its final destination?

Advance booking is essential as we have limited tickets.

Timings

  • 6.30 pm meet at Newton reception, NTU City Campus
  • 6.45 pm leave promptly, and walk to the Theatre Royal (approximately 5 minutes)
  • 7.30 pm watch show

Tickets
This trip provides you with a discounted ticket (usually £29). Tickets are limited so please only book if you’re able to attend. Non-attendance may result in your access to future activities being restricted.

The TicketSource reference/confirmation that you will receive from NTU Arts is not your ticket for entry to the show. Theatre tickets will be issued on arrival at the venue.

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This activity is offered by NTU Arts, the University's extra-curricular and public arts programme.

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Location details

Address:

Newton Reception
Newton Building
NTU City Campus
 Nottingham
 NG1 4BU
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