A GRIPPING psychological thriller is being brought to the stage by Tyldesley Little Theatre.

Dead Reckoning, a play by award winning television writer Eric Chappell, is an intense nail-biter about a renowned artist caught up in a maze of chilling mind games and deceit.

When a mysterious Mr Todd arrives at painter Tony Reed’s house, Tony is forced to face the past that still haunts him - but who exactly is Mr Todd?

Just how far will Tony be prepared to go in order to exorcise his past and who really did kill his adored first wife?

Director Paul Ward specialises in tense and gritty thrillers and is already the proud winner of Greater Manchester Drama Federation Awards for his work on Dead Guilty and House Guest.

He has gathered together key actors from his previous thrill-fests to ensure that experienced performances wrench the tension up to the maximum. Ian Taylor and Karen Ward play the wretched couple whose apartment and lives are invaded by unwelcome guests with a sinister agenda.

The show runs from January 26 to January 31, excluding the Thursday at 7.30pm.

For tickets call the Box Office 01204 655619 or 01942 886908 or visit tlt.org.uk.