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In the Studio Theatre: Based on the true story of Ruth Ellis, the last woman hanged in Britain. The Thrill of Love by Amanda Whittington

13th - 18th Apr 2026

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Start Time: 7.30pm

Tickets: £16.50 Concessions: £14.00


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"shows the company at its best, bringing drama to life in a way that grabs the attention and lingers in the mind" - Cultured. North East

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“The truth: rarely pure, never simple. Well, not on her side of town”

Based on the true story of Ruth Ellis, the single mother and nightclub hostess who was the last woman hanged in Britain, this gripping drama invites you into the dark underworld and seedy glamour of 1950s London.

Weaving known facts with imagined scenarios, Whittington takes a new look at the real woman behind the headlines and at the events which drove her to murder.

Part noir thriller, part poignant character study, what unfolds is a tragic story of love and betrayal, shattered dreams, and broken bodies.

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Audience content information: this production uses haze, and there are sudden loud noises. The play includes some strong language, and themes and content which some audience members may find upsetting. For more information, please visit our Content Advice page.

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This amateur production of “The Thrill of Love” is presented by arrangement with Nick Hern Books

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Cast

Ruth Ellis: Emma Robson

Inspector Gale: Steve Hewitt

Sylvia: Moira Valentine

Vickie: Hattie Easton

Doris: Emily Jeffrey

Production Team

Director: Tony Childs

Assistant Director: Katy Watkins

Stage Manager: Jess Chapman

Lighting: Will Bunn

Sound: Kate Scott, Sam Hinton

Props: Karen Elliott, Charlotte Smith

Hair: Wiggy

Wardrobe: Ailsa Anderson, Naomi Palmer

Rehearsal Prompt: Jess Chapman

Dance: Kate Plass

Publicity Lead: Tom Zunder

Production Photos: Paul Hood

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