A new adaptation of the classic Agatha Christie tale Murder on the Orient Express is coming to the stage.

The production will be at the Hall for Cornwall in Truro from Tuesday, November 19 to Saturday, November 23.

Michael Maloney, known for his roles in Belfast, The Young Victoria, and The Crown, will star as Hercule Poirot.

The plot unfolds in winter 1934 when an avalanche halts The Orient Express.

The train, now full of suspects, becomes the scene of a murder with the killer still on board.

Poirot's challenge is to unravel the mystery before the train reaches its destination.

The cast also includes Bob Barrett from Holby City, along with Mila Carter, Rebecca Charles, Debbie Chazen, Simon Cotton, Jean-Baptiste Fillon, Christine Kavanagh, Paul Keating, Iniki Mariano, Rishi Rian, and Alex Stedman.

Jasmine Raymond and Beth Tuckey will also feature.

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What can audiences expect when they come to see Murder on the Orient Express on stage?

Mr Barrett said: "It's funny, it's exciting and it's adventurous, and it'll also make you think.

"When I did And Then There Were None people left going 'It's a lot to think about' or 'I need to talk about what happened and all of the characters'.

Mr Maloney added: "But hopefully if we get the speed right and the pace right, people won't be able to think fast enough during the show itself.

"It will be a night of intrigue with a great denouement."

Poirot has been portrayed by many actors over the years, how are you making the character your own?

Mr Maloney explained: "When you play a role it will naturally become your own but I carry the memory of everybody that I've watched play him with me.

"I don't try to compete with them and I like to acknowledge what they've done."

He added: "I've really enjoyed all their performances but I think David Suchet in particular has dominated the national consciousness because he did it for about 20 years on television.

"To veer far away from that would not be right but because it is a stage production there is more expression involved and there is slightly more passion involved."

What do you think makes Murder on the Orient Express a particularly compelling story?

Mr Maloney said: "This is one of her all-time greats, her writing is very dependable.

"You have a world created for you, which you can observe from the audience and still feel non-threatened by but yet you're intrigued by the terrible goings on in other people's lives."

Age recommendation 12+ parental guidance, with a running time of approximately two hours 15 minutes including interval.

Tickets can be purchased online or by calling 020 8744 0547.