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David Suchet Poirot and More, A Retrospective

Join us in conversation with the man, the actor and his many roles in an unmistakably unique event at the Festival Theatre in January! 

David Suchet Poirot and More, A Retrospective

About David Suchet Poirot and More, A Retrospective

Poirot and More, A Retrospective

Take your seat at this once-in-a-lifetime event, as we go behind the screen and curtain with a legend.

Join us in conversation with the man, the actor and his many roles in an unmistakably unique event. A retrospective look at David’s career will have you witness some of his most beloved performances in a new and intimate light.

For over 25 years he captivated millions worldwide as Agatha Christie’s elegant Belgian detective. Beyond Poirot, this Emmy award-winning actor has been celebrated for his portrayal of iconic roles such as Lady Bracknell, Cardinal Benelli and Freud. David has also graced the world’s stages bringing literary greats to life, including Shakespeare, Wilde and Albee.

Meet the actor behind the detective and the many faces he’s portrayed on stage and screen over a career spanning five decades. Discover why David Suchet is renowned for not only becoming the role, but also taking on the personalities of some of television, film and theatre’s most fascinating characters.

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