IT’S MURDER AT THE CIVIC
Talking Scarlet presents Frederick Knott’s classic thriller Dial ‘M’ For Murder at Darlington Civic Theatre from Tuesday 29 March to Saturday 2 April.
Tony, a former professional tennis player, has grown accustomed to the lavish lifestyle made possible by his heiress wife, Margot. Convinced Margot is having an affair, Tony, rather than play victim to her waning affections, begins to plot her demise.
Tony plans the perfect murder, but the best laid plans of mice and men often go astray. Between cocktails, a game of cat and mouse, laced with blackmail and intrigue, begins. When Tony’s precise plans go awry he must improvise an equally deadly plan and stay one step ahead of the police.
As tension vigorously mounts alongside Tony’s tenacity to get away with murder, he maintains a façade of great charm and charisma. The continuous and sinister game Tony plays with his wife and the seemingly disinterested Scotland Yard detective, keeps audiences spellbound. Claustrophobic and frightening, this new production reclaims this brilliant tale of betrayal, passion and, ultimately, murder.
Famously filmed by Alfred Hitchcock starring Ray Milland and Grace Kelly, this intense and darkly gripping stage production stars Oliver Mellor (Coronation Street), Terri Dwyer (Hollyoaks) and Marcus Hutton (Brookside).
There is a free post show talk on Wednesday 30 March.
Dial ‘M’ For Murder is at Darlington Civic Theatre from Tuesday 29 March to Saturday 2 April.
Tickets* are priced £12.60 to £20. To book contact the Box Office on 01325 486 555 or visit www.darlingtoncivic.co.uk
*Includes a £1 restoration levy