ImpAct Theatre Company

ImpAct Theatre in their new production by Amanda Whittington

This is a very modern piece of theatre set to a background of a Billie Holiday soundtrack - it has a feel of a 1950's black & white movie - is very stylised and choreographed and although Ruth Ellis was remembered as the last woman to be hanged in this country it is much more about her life.

A divorcee with a young child to care for - she meets the wealthy, womanising, David, a racing driver with whom she becomes obsessed.
Fame comes - but not in the way she imagined.

Why does their relationship end in murder ?
Why does she plead not guilty - but offer no defence ?
Why does she show no remorse ?
And who is she trying to protect ?

The Thrill of Love, Amanda Whittington's gripping new play - dramatises the true story of Ruth Ellis, and takes a fresh look at the woman behind the headlines.

First performed by the New Vic Theatre in February 2013

This production is recommended for ages 16+ years.