DIAL M FOR MURDER Begins 24 June at Theatre Royal Glasgow

A mesmeric thriller, Lucy Bailey's acclaimed production of DIAL M FOR MURDER returns to the stage following its hugely successful premiere in 2009. Frederick Knott's suspenseful murder mystery comes to the Theatre Royal Glasgow from Tuesday 24 June for five days only.

Made famous by Alfred Hitchcock's classic film version, DIAL M FOR MURDER tells the story of the cold and calculating Tony Wendice who is convinced his wife is having an affair. He sets out to plan and execute the perfect murder ... until it falters in the most unexpected way. Claustrophobic and frightening, Lucy Bailey's exciting production reclaims this brilliant and erotic tale of betrayal, passion and ultimately, murder.

Christopher Timothy plays the role of Inspector Hubbard. Actor, television director and writer, Christopher is best known for his TV roles as James Herriott in All Creatures Great and Small and as Mac McGuire in BBC's long-running daytime show Doctors. Stepping into the shoes of Grace Kelly in Hitchcock's film, Kelly Hotten plays the role of Sheila Wendice.

Philip Cairns, who was brought up in Barrhead, Glasgow and trained at Drama Centre London, plays Max Halliday suspected of having an affair with Shelia. Phillip's theatre credits include The Bacchae (Royal & Derngate); Blood Wedding (Royal & Derngate); Macbeth (Cheek By Jowl); Othello (Citizens Theatre); and The Pearl Fisher (Traverse Theatre). Philip is looking forward to performing in his home city. Other roles are played by Daniel Betts (Tony Wendice), and Robert Perkins (Captain Lesgate).

Frederick Knott wrote a number of stage plays, of which DIAL M FOR MURDER was the first and probably his most successful. He also wrote the screenplay for the 1954 Hitchcock film which starred Ray Milland, Grace Kelly and John Williams.

Director Lucy Bailey has worked for many of the country's leading theatre and opera companies including the Royal National Theatre, Glyndebourne Opera and Shakespeare's Globe Theatre. One of her most recent directing credits includes the critically acclaimed production of The Winter's Tale for the Royal Shakespeare Company. The designer is Mike Britton, lighting designer is Chris Davey and sound designer is Mic Pool.