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The Thrill of Love by Amanda Whittington

Monday 23rd to Saturday 28th March 2020

“A hostess in the West End ‘gentlemen’s clubs’, Ruth Ellis works hard, plays hard and dreams of a movie-star life. Yet in 1955, the self-styled ‘blonde bombshell’ is convicted of murder and becomes the last woman to be hanged in Great Britain. Ruth’s crime is re-examined in the light of the society she lived in and the experiences that led to her shooting her lover. Through the eyes of film noir Detective Inspector Gale – and the haunting voice of Billie Holiday – The Thrill of Love explores the enigma of Ruth Ellis: a woman whose short but explosive life still resonates.” – http://www.amandawhittington.com

POSTER 2019 Thrill of Love Final

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The Desert Queen – Tuesday 31 July 2018

Tuesday 31 July 2018 at 7.30 pm  Hands On NE CIC presents the world premiere of:

THE DESERT QUEEN by David Farn

An experience like no other ! Climb the Himalayas with Gertrude  Bell in her petticoats, meet Lawrence of Arabia and other famous people. You will be enthralled as Gertrude recounts her amazing life and achievements.

Directed by Neil Armstrong it stars Phillippa Wilson ( from The Pitman Painters production on Broadway).

The play is followed by a Q & A with the writer and company.
Tickets £7.50. Drinks available in the interval.