Belgrade Theatre to Present DIAL M FOR MURDER

The stage is set for intrigue this Spring as talking Scarlet's new U.K touring production of Frederick Knott's Dial M For Murder arrives at Coventry's Belgrade Theatre from Tues 26 - Sat 30 Jan.

Tony is convinced his wife is having an affair. We watch mesmerised at Tony's precision in planning what must surely be the perfect murder ... until it falters in the most unexpected way. Claustrophobic and frightening, this new production reclaims this brilliant and erotic tale of betrayal, passion and ultimately, murder.

Famously filmed by Alfred Hitchcock in 1954, Frederick Knott's intense and darkly gripping thriller will keep you on the edge of your seats until the final, nail-biting climax!

'It's hard to imagine any production of this classic crime thriller matching Hitchcock's masterful film. But talking Scarlet's version of the Frederick Knott play comes close ?????'

Playing the role of Tony Wendice is stage and television actor Oliver Mellor. Oliver is well known for his regular role as Dr. Matt Carter in Coronation Street (ITV). Other TV & Film Credits include: Walter MacMurray in Father Brown (BBC); Ed in Bedlam (Red Productions); Julian Woodley in Midsomer Murders (ITV); Doctors; Eastenders; Emmerdale; Skins; Dr. Who; Hollyoaks in the City; The Royal. Theatre Credits include: James Herriot in All Creatures Great & Small (UK Tour); Edward Raynor in Black Coffee (UK Tour); Albert Feather in Ladies in Retirement (UK Tour).

He will be joined on stage by Terry Dwyer in the role of Sheila Wendice. Best known for being one of the original cast members of Hollyoaks, Terri famously played the part of Ruth Osbourne for six very successful years in the hit Channel 4 soap. Since then, Terri's television roles have included Law And Order UK (ITV), Holby City (BBC), Mile High (Sky) and she played the regular role of Miss Adams in Grange Hill (BBC) for two years. Most recently she has filmed comedy TV show Storylines starring with Steve Speirs, Jane Gurnett and Mary Healey. Stage credits include a UK tour of Vagina Monologues, West End play Truth, Lies, Diana, plus Abandonment by Tom Morton Smith, a Welsh tour of Whose Coat is That Jacket, Wounds, Love v Hate, Barren, Revlongirl and Through the Night.

Completing the cast are Brookside's Marcus Hutton in the role of Max Halliday, Jolyon Young (Captain Lesgate) and John Hester (Inspector Hubbard).

talking Scarlet was founded in 2001 as a trading name for Big Dog Productions. Since then the company has produced and collaborated in productions at theatres all over the country. It is now a fully independent Limited Company run by Patric Kearns and Jane Shakespeare.

Dial M For Murder will visit Coventry's Belgrade Theatre from Tues 26 - Sat 30 Jan.

Tickets for Dial M For Murder are available now from the Belgrade Theatre's Box Office on 024 7655 3055 and are priced from £12 - £27 with concessions available. Booking is also available online 24 hours a day at www.belgrade.co.uk where tickets are cheaper.

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