Dial M for Mayhem!

From 7:30PM, Friday, February 21, 2025 to 7:30PM, Saturday, February 22, 2025

Venue: Darlington Hippodrome

Presented by Middle Ground Theatre Company Ltd Written by Margaret May Hobbs Directed and designed by Michael Lunney Starring Alasdair Baker, Estrid Barton, Isabella Inchbald, Joey Lockhart, Luke Rhodri and Theo Woolford. Middle Ground Theatre Company Ltd is delighted to present DIAL M FOR MAYHEM, a brand new charming comedy drama from the author and director of the hugely successful courtroom phenomenon The Verdict. Set in 1991, it follows of a group of travelling actors from south of the Scottish border as they conquer the beautiful unforgiving landscape of the Highlands and Islands village hall circuit to perform Frederick Knott’s classic 1950’s thriller Dial M For Murder. Set against the breathtaking backdrop of mountains and lochs, complete with unpredictable Scottish weather and internal company squabbling, Act 1's gentle comic yarn gives way to Act 2's gleeful back stage comedy of the play within the play! “Dial M For Mayhem is a delightfully charming way to spend an evening….the comedy drama is brought to life by thee uniformly excellent cast of six who deliver perfect timing, pithy delivery and physical comedy with aplomb…..the cast maintain their energy throughout the evening, which delivers plenty of laughs, chuckles and wry grins as the farcical events on and off stage play out. It is hard not to find yourself smiling throughout” Northampton Chronicle And Echo “A funny romp that flips the classic whodunit on its head, taking the audience on a hilarious ride through the chaos of theatre….the premise sets the stage for a brilliant collision of genres….with often laugh out loud results. The audience watches in gleeful anticipation…the pacing is sharp and relentless….the dialogue is quick and witty, filled with sharp exchanges and clever wordplay. The aid-fire delivery is perfectly matched by the physical comedy on display….each new mishap only fuels the laughter, creating a whirlwind of chaos that had everyone in the theatre belly laughing at times.” Whatsgoodtodo.com “Impressive... keeps the laughter rolling. 4 STARS” Behind the Arras “A joy to watch. 4 STARS” Fairypoweredproductions.com “A theatrical treat. 4 STARS” Derbyworld DRAMA MULTIBUY - DIAL 'M' FOR MAYHEM, DRACULA, JUST BETWEEN OURSELVES, SPITFIRE GIRLS, KIM'S CONVENIENCE: Save 10% when booking 2 dramas, 15% when booking 3 dramas, and 20% when booking 4 dramas. Tickets must be booked at the same time.