Editing Dial M for Murder (section)

=== Stage ===
As it is considered one of the classic examples of a stage [[Thriller (genre)|thriller]], ''Dial M for Murder'' has been adapted a number of times. The [[New Vic Theatre]] staged a production of the play in its main house (in the round) in 2017. It was directed by Peter Leslie Wild, and the cast featured [[William Ellis (actor)|William Ellis]] as Tony. The play received positive press reviews.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Orme |first1=Steve |date=April 28, 2017 |title=Dial M For Murder |url=https://www.britishtheatreguide.info/reviews/dial-m-for-murd-new-vic-theatre-14363 |access-date=28 April 2017 |website=British Theatre Guide}}</ref>

In 2022, another stage adaptation of ''Dial M for Murder'' written by [[Jeffrey Hatcher]] and approved by the Knott estate opened at the [[Old Globe Theater]] in San Diego, California. Hatcher kept the original setting of 1950s London but changed the character of "Max Halliday" to "Maxine Hadley," making the love affair with Margot a lesbian one.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |date=2022-07-29 |title=Old Globe's new adaptation of 'Dial M for Murder' moves in a fresh and smart direction |url=https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/entertainment/theater/story/2022-07-29/review-old-globes-new-adaptation-of-dial-m-for-murder-moves-in-a-fresh-and-smart-direction/ |access-date=2024-07-26 |website=San Diego Union-Tribune |language=en-US}}</ref> That and other changes garnered critical praise.<ref name=":0" /> The adaptation has enjoyed many productions since its premiere.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Dial M for Murder (Hatcher) |url=https://www.concordtheatricals.com/p/95632/dial-m-for-murder-hatcher |access-date=2024-07-26 |website=Concord Theatricals |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Aalgaard |first=Mary |date=2024-01-30 |title=Review of Dial M for Murder at the Guthrie Theater |url=https://playoffthepage.com/2024/01/review-of-dial-m-for-murder-at-the-guthrie-theater/ |access-date=2024-07-26 |website=Play Off The Page |language=en-US}}</ref>