Charleston Stage Turns Up the Tension with Dial M for Murder, Frederick Knott’s chilling thriller that inspired Alfred Hitchcock’s legendary film. This spine-tingling production will run October 15 – November 2, 2025, at the Historic Dock Street Theatre.
Step into a world where shadows hide secrets, trust twists into betrayal, and every heartbeat echoes with danger. When former English tennis pro Tony Wendice plots the “perfect” murder of his wife, Margot, the line between predator and prey blurs in a deadly game of deception. Will his plan succeed, or will the hunter become the hunted? Packed with sinister suspense and razor-sharp dialogue, this psychological thriller delivers the perfect theatrical treat for the Halloween season. Dial M for Murder immerses audiences in a haunting tale where nothing is safe, no one can be trusted, and every twist could be the last.
“This is theatre at its most chilling,” says Artistic Director Marybeth Clark. “The audience leans in with every turn, complicit in the crime, and left breathless until the final shocking moment.”
Performance Dates: October 15 – November 2, 2025
Evening and matinee performances available.
All performances will be held at the Historic Dock Street Theatre, 135 Church Street, Charleston, SC.
Tickets start at $60.25 with discounts available for seniors and students and can be purchased online at CharlestonStage.com/dialm or by calling the Box Office at (843) 577-7183. Children under 3 years of age are not permitted in the theatre for MainStage productions.
Photo by Reese Moore Photography