The Thrill of Love by Amanda Whittington
A gripping drama about Ruth Ellis, the last woman to be hanged in Britain. A divorcee with a young child to care for, Ruth works in the kind of nightclubs where there’s more than just a drink on offer. The girls work hard, play hard and dream of a movie-star life. Then she meets the wealthy, womanising David, a racing driver with whom she becomes obsessed. Fame comes - but not in the way she imagines. 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? Amanda Whittington's play The Thrill of Love dramatises the true story of Ruth Ellis, the last woman to be hanged in Britain, and takes a fresh look at the woman behind the headlines. The Thrill of Love was first staged at the New Vic Theatre, Newcastle-under-Lyme, in 2013.'Terrific'
* Guardian *'Absorbing.. the writing is playful and pin-sharp'
* Telegraph *'Tense and engaging throughout... a triumph'
* The Stage *Amanda Whittington has been described as Britain's 'most consistently popular female dramatist' (The Guardian). Her plays include Be My Baby (Soho Theatre), which is widely studied for both GCSE and A-Level, Ladies Day and its sequel Ladies Down Under (Hull Truck/UK Tours). Amanda writes regularly for BBC Radio 4, contributing to the Woman's Hour serial and Afternoon Play slots.
| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9781848423169 |
| ISBN 10 | 1848423160 |
| Title | The Thrill of Love |
| Author | Amanda Whittington |
| Series | Nhb Modern Plays |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Nick Hern Books |
| Year published | 2013-02-21 |
| Number of pages | 104 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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