Phil&Ben Productions are delighted to announce that their thrilling new production of Frederick Knott’s classic thriller DIAL M FOR MURDER is coming to the Wyvern Theatre, Swindon this July as part of its 2026 national tour.
Former tennis professional Tony Wendice and his wealthy wife Margot appear to have it all. But everything is not as it seems. Tony believes he has orchestrated the perfect murder of Margot, but when the plan goes wrong it leads to a gripping web of lies, betrayal and lethal twists. Dial M for Murder is a tour de force of psychological tension, Immortalised on screen by Alfred Hitchcock. Dial M For Murder remains one of the most gripping thrillers ever written.
Directed by Josh Mathieson, this production will star Tanya-Loretta Dee as Margot Wendice alongside Pete Ashmore as Tony Wendice, joined by Simon Pothecary as Max Halliday, Katy Dean as Inspector Hubbard, and Phil Stewart as Captain Lesgate. With a company combining established touring experience and fresh contemporary talent, DIAL M FOR MURDER promises to deliver all the excitement, tension, and sophistication that has made it one of the most celebrated thrillers ever written.
DIAL M FOR MURDER marks the beginning of a major long-term collaboration between Phil&Ben and PW Productions, aimed at strengthening the future of touring drama in towns and smaller cities across the UK. By combining Phil&Ben Productions’ experience and passion for mid-scale touring theatre with PW Productions’ extensive national touring expertise, the companies aim to create a practical and sustainable model for bringing high-quality drama back to venues that have seen touring opportunities diminish in recent years.
Phil and Ben said “We believe audiences in towns and smaller cities deserve regular access to outstanding live drama, and that the appetite for it remains strong. Dial M For Murder is an exciting production in its own right, but it also stands for something larger: a commitment to restoring confidence in mid-scale touring theatre and building lasting partnerships with venues and audiences.”
Iain Gillie of PW Productions added “For many venues, the challenge isn’t a lack of interest in drama — it’s the financial risk attached to presenting it. We want to help change that. Supporting Phil&Ben Productions allows us to invest in a model that prioritises sustainability, collaboration, and audience development, ensuring touring drama can continue to thrive beyond the major cities.”
With a company combining established touring experience and fresh contemporary talent, DIAL M FOR MURDER aims to reconnect audiences with the excitement, tension, and sophistication of classic live theatre.
Dial M For Murder comes to the Wyvern Theatre, Swindon from Tuesday 21st July to Saturday 25th July, with tickets available now on https://trafalgartickets.com/wyvern-theatre-swindon/en-GB/event/play/dial-m-for-murder-tickets
