Need to plan the perfect murder? Come along to NTC to learn how...

The next production for Newcastle Theatre Company (NTC) on the Season 2023 calendar is Dial M for Murder.

This gripping crime thriller is set in the London home of a stylish and wealthy married couple. It features love, money, deceit and blackmail.

Former professional tennis player

Tony Wendice learns that his wife Margot has had an affair with American crime writer, Max Halliday.

Bent on revenge and determined to inherit her fortune, he arranges her murder through blackmailing an old acquaintance.

But there is no such thing as the perfect crime. Despite Tony’s meticulous planning, things do not go to plan.

Full of plot twists and hitches, and offering laughs as well as thrills along the way, this play inspired Alfred Hitchcock’s classic 1954 film of the same name.

This production of Dial M for Murder is directed by Julie Black and opens on Saturday 18 March at 8pm.

There are performances each Wednesday, Friday and Saturday evening until 1 April.

2pm matinee performances will be held on Sunday 19, Saturday 25 and Sunday 26 March.

Tickets are $40 for adults, $35 for concessions.

To book the performance of your choice go to newcastletheatrecompany.com. au or call the Box Office on 4952 4958 between 3pm and 6pm Monday to Friday.

The Local has a double pass to the winner’s choice of performance of Dial M for Murder.

To be in the running for the double pass just text the words ‘Dial M for Murder’, your first and last name, and your preferred performance day/time to 0455 210 000 by 15 March.

The winner will be advised by phone and their name published in next month’s issue of The Local.

BOOKINGS: call 4952 4958 or online newcastletheatrecompany.com.au

WEDNESDAY SPECIAL: all tickets $30

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The winner of the double pass to NTC’s most recent production, Merrily We Roll Along, was Paula Woodman. Congratulations Paula.