Date: 18th July 2022 - 23rd July 2022
A hostess in the West End ‘gentlemen’s clubs’, Ruth Ellis works hard, plays hard and dreams of a movie-star life. Yet in 1955, the self-styled ‘blonde bombshell’ is convicted of murder and becomes the last woman to be hanged in Great Britain.
Ruth’s crime is re-examined in the light of the society she lived in and the experiences that led to her shooting her lover. Through the eyes of film noir Detective Inspector Gale – and the haunting voice of Billie Holiday – The Thrill of Love explores the enigma of Ruth Ellis: a woman whose short but explosive life still resonates.
“The truth: rarely pure, never simple. Well, not on her side of town. She might catch its eye in a shop-front, then turn up her collar, walk on.”
“Hard to find enough superlatives. A terrific set, excellent lighting and sound … most of all, marvelously directed, with fantastically understated power throughout, a cast with talent and class in depth, and, as we have come to expect, a mind-blowing performance from Sarah. Extraordinary!” Martin Williams
Saw the show last night. What a treat. Very well acted by all the cast but Ruth Ellis was superb. Do go and see the play if you can”. Ruth Anne Sullivan
“A superb set which really ‘worked’, an excellent script, very apt lighting & sound and superb performances all round. Well done to all concerned! Please convey my appreciation of all the effort involved in bringing ’The Thrill of Love’ to the stage – it was really appreciated.” Denny Robbins
Doors open 7.15 pm, show starts 7.45pm. Performance end time 10.00pm