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Dial M for Murder
 

Made famous by Alfred Hitchcock’s world-renowned 1950’s film, Jeffrey Hatcher’s spine-tingling new adaptation is crackling with suspense, intrigue and unexpected surprises.

The ever-so-charming Tony Wendice has his eye on the prize. The prize in question? His wife Margot’s eye-wateringly enormous inheritance. Fuelled by greed and revenge, he concocts the perfect plan to eliminate her from the equation. But after a small mishap, Tony must spin a web of lies to outsmart the cops to avoid a jaunt behind bars.  

Twists, turns, danger and deception — the stage is set for an explosive night of theatre. Made famous by Alfred Hitchcock’s iconic 1950s film, this spine-tingling new adaptation by Jeffrey Hatcher, directed by Mark Kilmurry, crackles with suspense, intrigue and unexpected surprises.

 

Event details

Venue: Ensemble Theatre, 78 McDougall Street, Kirribilli
Bookings: https://www.ensemble.com.au/shows/dial-m-for-murder/
Start Date: Tuesday 06 January 2026

 

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