DIAL M FOR MURDER to Run 13-17 May at Birmingham Repertory Theatre

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 Birmingham Repertory Theatre from May 13 - 17.

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. Other roles are played by Daniel Betts (Tony Wendice), Philip Cairns (Max Halliday), 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 National Theatre, Glyndebourne Opera and Shakespeare's Globe Theatre. Her most recent directing credits include the critically acclaimed productions of Baby Doll and The Lady From The Sea for Birmingham Repertory Theatre and The Winter's Tale for the RSC. The designer is Mike Britton, lighting designer is Chris Davey and sound designer is Mic Pool.