STOURBRIDGE thespians will be bringing to life an Agatha Christie classic later this month.

Murder on the Nile, presented by Stourbridge Theatre Company, will run at Stourbridge Town Hall from Thursday March 20 to Saturday March 22.

The whodunit seesSimon Mostyn and his wealthy new bride Kay Ridgeway honeymooning on a paddle steamer on the Nile accompanied by a host of colourful characters, and possible murderers, including Kay's uncle - Canon Ambrose Pennefather - and Simon's ex-fiancée Jacqueline de Severac who jumped aboard armed with a gun.

The play runs at 7.30pm nightly.

Tickets cost £9 (£8 concessions available for Thursday and Friday shows only) and discounts are available for group bookings of ten or more by contacting the box office at Dudley Council Plus, Castle Street, Dudley, on 01384 812812.

People can also get tickets from The French Deli, Coventry Street, Stourbridge, and online from www.stourbridgetheatrecompany.org