70 years after she was hanged, Wolverhampton hosts thought--provoking play about murderer Ruth Ellis
A drama about the last woman to be hanged in Britain will be performed in the West Midlands next week.
Studio 61 drama group will perform The Thrill of Love, Amanda Whittington, at Wolverhampton Arts Centre - previously Newhampton Arts Centre - from June 25 to 27.
The play is about Ruth Ellis, who was hanged 70 years ago next month for the murder of racing driver David Blakeley.
Set in 1950s London, the play examines the experiences that led Ellis to commit the act, her complicated personal life and just why she did it.
The Wolverhampton amateur dramatic group's latest production is directed by member Richard Corser from Sedgley and features a cast of four women and one man. Immy Wood plays the part of Ellis.
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Performances will be at 7.30 each night at the centre in Dunkley Stree
Tickets are just £10 and are available at newhamptonartscentre.co.uk or studio61@org.uk or by calling 01902 575090.
