‘The Thrill of Love’
A gripping drama by Amanda Whittington
directed by John Burbedge
Now Fully Cast.
Performance dates 26th to 30th November 2019
John Burbedge is hosting a read through of The Thrill of Love by Amanda Whittington on Tuesday 18th June at 7.30pm and would love to see as many of you there as possible. It will give everyone an opportunity to look at the parts available and for those who would like to work behind the scenes the chance to see the roles needed to be filled.
Below is a synopsis of the play.
Based on the true story of Ruth Ellis, the last woman to be hanged in Britain in 1955 for the murder of her lover, racing driver David Blake, this is the story of obsession; her obsession with the wastrel who scrounged off her for years and that of the detective who knows she did it, but wants to know why.
‘The Thrill of Love’ takes a fresh look at the woman behind the headlines. Ruth Ellis, a divorcee with a young child to care for, works in the kind of nightclub where there’s more than drink on offer. Ruth works hard, plays hard, and dreams of freedom, among her friends who comfort and support her as she battles abusive lovers. Into her life comes the wealthy womanising David who could just be her ticket out, but instead gets shot. Why? …and why does she plead not guilty at her trial, but offer no defence? Who is she trying to protect?
Cast
Ruth Ellis, a nightclub hostess
Jack Gale, a detective inspector
Sylvia Shaw, a nightclub manageress
Vickie Martin, a model and actress
Doris Judd, a charwoman
John can be contacted via mobile on 07979 696567 or email john.burbedge@ntlworld.com
A gripping drama by Amanda Whittington
directed by John Burbedge
Now Fully Cast.
Performance dates 26th to 30th November 2019
John Burbedge is hosting a read through of The Thrill of Love by Amanda Whittington on Tuesday 18th June at 7.30pm and would love to see as many of you there as possible. It will give everyone an opportunity to look at the parts available and for those who would like to work behind the scenes the chance to see the roles needed to be filled.
Below is a synopsis of the play.
Based on the true story of Ruth Ellis, the last woman to be hanged in Britain in 1955 for the murder of her lover, racing driver David Blake, this is the story of obsession; her obsession with the wastrel who scrounged off her for years and that of the detective who knows she did it, but wants to know why.
‘The Thrill of Love’ takes a fresh look at the woman behind the headlines. Ruth Ellis, a divorcee with a young child to care for, works in the kind of nightclub where there’s more than drink on offer. Ruth works hard, plays hard, and dreams of freedom, among her friends who comfort and support her as she battles abusive lovers. Into her life comes the wealthy womanising David who could just be her ticket out, but instead gets shot. Why? …and why does she plead not guilty at her trial, but offer no defence? Who is she trying to protect?
Cast
Ruth Ellis, a nightclub hostess
Jack Gale, a detective inspector
Sylvia Shaw, a nightclub manageress
Vickie Martin, a model and actress
Doris Judd, a charwoman
John can be contacted via mobile on 07979 696567 or email john.burbedge@ntlworld.com