A new stage production of classic Alfred Hitchcock thriller Dial M for Murder will have a July Wyvern Theatre run as part of a national tour.
Phil&Ben Productions are behind the live version of the film, in which former tennis professional Tony Wendice and his wealthy wife Margot appear to have it all.
However, everything is not as it seems. Tony believes he has orchestrated the perfect murder of Margot, but when the plan goes wrong it leads to a gripping web of lies, betrayal and lethal twists.
Dial M for Murder is billed as a tour de force of psychological tension, remaining one of the most gripping thrillers ever written.
Phil and Ben said: “We believe audiences in towns and smaller cities deserve regular access to outstanding live drama, and that the appetite for it remains strong.
"Dial M For Murder is an exciting production in its own right, but it also stands for something larger: a commitment to restoring confidence in mid-scale touring theatre and building lasting partnerships with venues and audiences.”
Directed by Josh Mathieson, this production will star Tanya-Loretta Dee as Margot Wendice alongside Pete Ashmore as Tony Wendice, joined by Simon Pothecary as Max Halliday, Katy Dean as Inspector Hubbard, and Phil Stewart as Captain Lesgate.
With a company combining established touring experience and fresh contemporary talent, Dial M for Murder promises to deliver all the excitement, tension, and sophistication that has made it one of the most celebrated thrillers ever written.
Dial M for Murder marks the beginning of a major long-term collaboration between Phil&Ben and PW Productions, aimed at strengthening the future of touring drama in towns and smaller cities across the UK.
By combining Phil&Ben Productions’ experience and passion for mid-scale touring theatre with PW Productions’ extensive national touring expertise, the companies aim to create a practical and sustainable model for bringing high-quality drama back to venues that have seen touring opportunities diminish in recent years.
Iain Gillie of PW Productions added “For many venues, the challenge isn’t a lack of interest in drama — it’s the financial risk attached to presenting it. We want to help change that.
"Supporting Phil&BenProductions allows us to invest in a model that prioritises sustainability, collaboration, and audience development, ensuring touring drama can continue to thrive beyond the major cities.”
Dial M For Murder comes to the Wyvern Theatre, Swindon from Tuesday to Satyurday, 21 to 25 July, with tickets available at https://trafalgartickets.com/wyvern-theatre-swindon/en-GB/event/play/dial-m-for-murder-tickets
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