The Tavonians Theatre Company presents ‘The Thrill of Love’

February 23 - March 10

The Tavonians Theatre Company presents ‘The Thrill of Love’

This gripping play by Amanda Whittington is 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?

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.

‘Terrific’ - The Guardian

'Absorbing... the writing is playful and pin-sharp’ - Telegraph

'Tense and engaging throughout . . . a triumph’ - The Stage

Friday 23 February - Mary Tavy, Coronation Hall

Saturday 24 February - Upton Cross, Sterts Studio

Wednesday 28 February - Launceston, Town Hall

Friday 2 March - Callington, PrimRAF

Saturday 3 March - Tavistock, Town Hall

Thursday 8 March - Meavy Parish Hall

Friday 9 March - Holsworthy, HATS Theatre

Saturday 10 March - Okehampton Charter Hall.

Tickets will be on sale from mid-January from local ticket outlets or online at www.tavonians.org.uk