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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.
- Playwright Frederick Knott
- Adapted by Jeffrey Hatcher
- Director Mark Kilmurry
- Cast Garth Holcombe
Madeleine Jones
Amber McMahon
Kenneth Moraleda
David Soncin - Set & Costume Designer Nick Fry
- Lighting Designer Matt Cox
- Stage Manager Kristy Mangelsdorf
- Assistant Stage Manager Lara Kyriazis
- Costume Supervisor Lily Mateljan
- “Dial M for Murder (Hatcher)” is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals on behalf of Samuel French,
Inc. www.concordtheatricals.com
- 28 Nov 2025 - 11 Jan 2026
- 2hrs 20mins (including interval)
- Recommended for ages 14+
- Wheelchair Accessible
- Hearing Loop
- Audio Described (selected dates)
- Adult themes, violence
Overview
AUSTRALIAN PREMIERE
The ever-so-charming ex-tennis-pro 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 world-renowned 1950’s film, Amber McMahon (A BROADCAST COUP) shines in Jeffrey Hatcher’s spine-tingling new adaptation directed by Mark Kilmurry. Crackling with suspense, intrigue and unexpected surprises, you’ll be guessing ‘whodunit’ until the very last moment.
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2025 SINGLE TICKET PRICING | PREVIEWS | IN-SEASON |
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FULL PRICE | $85 | $94 |
SENIOR CARD | $82 | $91 |
PENSIONER | $78 | $87 |
GROUP 10 - 19 | $78 | $87 |
GROUP 20+ | $73 | $82 |
30 OR UNDER | $40 | $43 |
FULL-TIME STUDENT | $40 | $43 |
SCHOOL GROUPS | $25 | $25 |
Reviews
“A cat-and-mouse waiting game, with enough twists and sudden hitches to keep the chills and thrills running” The New York Times
“It’s a holiday for whodunit fans... it couldn’t be more welcome” New York Herald Tribune
Cast & Creatives

Mark Kilmurry
Ensemble Theatre: MCGUFFIN PARK, UNCLE VANYA, THE GREAT DIVIDE, MIDNIGHT MURDER AT HAMLINGTON HALL, BENEFACTORS, RHINESTONE REX AND MISS MONICA, BOXING DAY BBQ, A DOLL’S HOUSE, THE WOMAN IN BLACK, OUTDATED, KENNY, CRUNCH TIME, THE ODD COUPLE, THE LAST WIFE, MURDER ON THE WIRELESS, THE BIG TIME, THE NORMAN CONQUESTS, SHIRLEY VALENTINE, TAKING STEPS, NEVILLE’S ISLAND, TWO, ODD MAN OUT, RELATIVELY SPEAKING, BAREFOOT IN THE PARK, BETRAYAL, GOOD PEOPLE, MY ZINC BED, EDUCATING RITA, ABSENT FRIENDS, OTHER DESERT CITIES, THE ANZAC PROJECT, RICHARD III, THE GLASS MENAGERIE, FRANKENSTEIN, MANAGING CARMEN, RED, THE SPEAR CARRIER and HAMLET. THE ODD COUPLE; The Comedy Theatre, Melbourne & Theatre Royal, Sydney for Crossroads Live Australia. Film: Co-writer and co-director of BEING GAVIN. Literature Illustration: CAPTAIN COURAGEOUS.

Garth Holcombe
Ensemble Theatre: PHOTOGRAPH 51, THE WOMAN IN BLACK, THE PLANT, TRIBES. Bell Shakespeare: TWELFTH NIGHT. Critical Stages: BLACK SUN/BLOOD MOON, SONGS FOR THE FALLEN. Outhouse Theatre Company: TREVOR. Sydney Theatre Company: ORLANDO. Film: IN THE MORNING, CONSOLATION, WATCH ME DIE. Television: THE JURY: DEATH ON THE STAIRCASE, IN OUR BLOOD, ALL SAINTS, HOME AND AWAY, HEAD START. Training: National Institute of Dramatic Art, Bachelor of Dramatic Art 2006.

Amber McMahon
Ensemble Theatre: A BROADCAST COUP, PHOTOGRAPH 51, THE APPLETON LADIES’ POTATO RACE, TRIBES. Belvoir St Theatre: MASTER AND MARGARITA, STOP GIRL, DANCE NATION, ATLANTIS, ANGELS IN AMERICA, THE POWER OF YES. Clubhouse Productions: 44 SEX ACTS IN ONE WEEK. Darlinghurst Theatre Company: SMALL MOUTH SOUNDS. Kay + McLean Productions: NORTH BY NORTHWEST. LPD Productions: A MODEL MURDER. Malthouse Theatre: BLISS, PICNIC AT HANGING ROCK. Queensland Performing Arts Centre: BANANALAND. Sydney Theatre Company: TOP COAT, RULES FOR LIVING, BANGING DENMARK, ACCIDENTAL DEATH OF AN ANARCHIST. Windmill Theatre Company: GIRL ASLEEP, SCHOOL DANCE. Film: GIRL ASLEEP. Television: HOME AND AWAY, EROTIC STORIES, THE HUNTING. Training: Flinders University Drama Centre Bachelor of Dramatic Arts (Honours) 2001, SITI Company 2005.

Kenneth Moraleda
Ensemble Theatre: CRUISE CONTROL. Belvoir St Theatre: AN ENEMY OF THE PEOPLE, YELLOW MOON. Black Swan Theatre Company: THE WHITE DIVERS OF BROOME. Disney Theatrical: THE LION KING (Australian & International tours). Griffin Theatre Company: BELONGING. Merrigong Theatre Company: AS LUCK WOULD HAVE IT. National Theatre (with Global Creatures): WARHORSE. Sport for Jove: THE THREE SISTERS. Sydney Theatre Company: MURIEL’S WEDDING (with Global Creatures), AUSTRALIAN GRAFFITI, TALK, CYRANO DE BERGERAC, A MAN WITH FIVE CHILDREN. Film: LUCKY MILES, CHRISTMESS, LOCUSTS, THE GREAT RAID Television: STRIFE, WOLF LIKE ME, SIGNIFICANT OTHERS, THE BUREAU OF MAGICAL THINGS, THE FAMILY LAW, JANET KING, SHAPELLE, CITY HOMICIDE, EAST WEST 101, COMEDY INC. Awards: Best Actor, Cinemanila Film Festival (LUCKY MILES/2008), Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a miniseries/telemovie (SIGNIFICANT OTHERS /2023). Training: The National Institute of Dramatic Art.

David Soncin
Ensemble Theatre: A DOLL’S HOUSE, A VIEW FROM THE BRIDGE. Bell Shakespeare: MACBETH, THE PLAYERS. Bontom: THE HOUSE AT BOUNDARY ROAD, LIVERPOOL. Mop Head Productions: THE HOUSE OF RAMON IGLESIA. Old Fitz/Independent: INFINITY TASTER. Queensland Theatre: TAMING OF THE SHREW. Red Line Productions: A VIEW FROM THE BRIDGE, THE JUDAS KISS. Sport for Jove: MACBETH, I HATE PEOPLE; OR TIMON OF ATHENS, ROMEO AND JULIET, TWELFTH NIGHT. White Box Theatre: THE SHIFTING HEART. WildCard Productions: ROMEO AND JULIEN. Film: ON THE MOVE, RIVER. Television: POPULATION 11, QUEEN OF OZ, THE SECRETS SHE KEEPS, LOVE CHILD.

Nick Fry
Set & Costume Designer
Matt Cox
Lighting Designer
Lara Kyriazis
Assistant Stage Manager
Lily Mateljan
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SPECIAL PERFORMANCES
Audio Described
- Thu 8 Jan 11am
- Sat 10 Jan 3pm
Q&A Sessions
- Fri 12 Dec 7.30pm
- Tue 16 Dec 11am
Free Teen Night
- Wed 7 Jan 7.30pm