...in Britain to be told at Nottingham theatre

The Thrill of Love is set in the 1950s

The Thrill of Love by Nottingham writer Amanda Whittington tells the story of Ruth Ellis, the last woman to be executed in the UK after being convicted of the murder of her lover. It will presented at the Lace Market Theatre next week. Director John Anthony does the talking...

If you had to describe The Thrill of Love in one sentence, what would it be?

The true story of the life and death of Ruth Ellis, one of the iconic figures of 1950s England.

How does this play compare with similar productions at the Lace Market Theatre?

The theatre prides itself on staging productions of every genre and from every era. We have put on plays based upon true stories, plays set in the 1950s and other plays from the pen of Amanda Whittington but this is unlike any of them.

What twists and turns can the audience look forward to?

That will rather depend on whether the name Ruth Ellis means anything to you. I have discovered that knowing who she is rather belies your age as not a single member of our youth theatre, when asked, had heard of her.

How did working with Amanda Whittington build on your interpretation of the play?

Amanda gave generously of her time and the cast and I gained a tremendous insight into not only the life and times of Ruth Ellis but also into the research that Amanda had done in order to write the play.

What are your thoughts towards the true story of Ruth Ellis?

The question might seem innocuous but her story, perhaps surprisingly, still has a profound effect on me and my view of the world - despite the fact that 1955 is a long time ago. I was only three!

When I was in my early teens I saw a documentary on television called The Ruth Ellis Story. My feelings on seeing that programme have not changed. It is a story that should be told and retold to succeeding generations.

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