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Dial M for Murder

iPhoto caption: Shekhar Paleja, Emily Dallas, and Tyrell Crews in 'Dial M For Murder'. Set design by Anton deGroot. Photo by Trudie Lee.

REVIEW: Theatre Calgary’s Dial M For Murder queers the classic with style and suspense

The cloaked romance that sparks the homicidal scheme at the core of play is no longer between Margot (Emily Dallas) and a Mark, but rather a Maxine (Olivia Hutt). Yes, exactly — the original heterosexual coupling becomes refreshingly queer. 

By Eve Beauchamp / Oct 15, 2025
Tyrell Crews and Stafford Perry in 'Dial M For Murder.' iPhoto caption: Tyrell Crews and Stafford Perry in 'Dial M For Murder.' Photo by Trudie Lee.

How director Jillian Keiley uses perspective to guide the audience’s eye in Dial M for Murder at Theatre Calgary

“There's a magic in theatre, and a spiritual part of theatre, that's really important," says Keiley. "It's the gathering, but it's also: ‘How did you make me believe that? How did you do that?’ That's the mystery I play with in all my shows. And it's a tightrope every time."

By Liam Donovan / Oct 1, 2025
iPhoto caption: Farren Timoteo in Made in Italy. Photo by Trudie Lee.

Theatre Calgary announces 2025–26 season

The 2025-26 season at Theatre Calgary features six productions, including a world premiere musical, a contemporary Canadian classic, and the return of a sold-out comedy.

By Krystal Abrigo / Mar 26, 2025