Ruth Ellis News

The UK's finest multi-arts festival returns for its 12th edition promising an unrivalled breadth, depth and quality of arts programming.

???????Theatr Clwyd, Gagglebabble and The Other Room present Sinners Club by Lucy Rivers, inspired by the story of Ruth Ellis - the last woman to be hanged in Britain. Titas Halder directs Lucy Rivers, Tom Cottle, Dan Messore and Aiden Thorne as the band The Bad Mothers as they record their latest album featuring songs inspired by Ruth's short life, live in front of an audience.

Artistic Director of Theatr Clwyd Tamara Harvey today announces the 2017 spring season for the company.

Matrix Theatre Company is pleased to announce special post-show events for its upcoming production of 2.5 Minute Ride by Lisa Kron. These events are scheduled to take place after individual performances throughout the run. This additional programming is designed to allow audiences the opportunity to engage with the subjects and themes that the production addresses in a fun and engaging environment. All events are free with the price of admission.

Kim Rubinstein, director of last season's award-winning revival of Anna Christie, returns to the Odyssey Theatre Ensemble at the helm of one of the great defining and taboo-breaking plays of the 1950s. A Taste of Honey is set to open on Sept. 24 starring Eric Hunicutt, Gerard Joseph, Kestrel Leah, Leland Montgomery and Sarah Underwood Saviano.

59E59 Theaters welcomes Pegasus Theatre with the US premiere of BEWARE OF YOUNG GIRLS: KATE DIMBLEBY SINGS THE DORY PREVIN STORY, created and performed by Kate Dimbleby, accompanied by Naadia Sheriff on piano. Written with Amy Rosenthal, and directed by Cal McCrystal, BEWARE OF YOUNG GIRLS begins performances on Tuesday, December 16 for a limited engagement through Sunday, January 4. Press opening is Thursday, December 18 at 7:15 PM. The performance schedule is Tuesday - Thursday at 7:15 PM; Friday at 8:15 PM; Saturday at 5:15 PM & 8:15 PM; and Sunday at 3:15 PM & 7:15 PM. Please note, there is no performance on December 25; the performances on December 24 and December 31 are at 6:15 PM. Performances are at 59E59 Theaters (59 East 59th Street, between Park and Madison Avenues). Tickets are $35 ($24.50 for 59E59 Members). To purchase tickets, call Ticket Central at (212) 279-4200 or go to www.59e59.org.

With more than 9 in 10 young people believing small examples of bias can add up to major problems for society, MTV's new multi-year pro-social campaign, “Look Different,” today debuted a second wave of thought-provoking and actionable initiatives. MTV's new “Good Look Panel” will help young people look differently at complex issues and participate in an open dialogue with experts, youth advocates, musicians and MTV talent, including fun. and Bleachers member and Ally Coalition co-founder Jack Antonoff.

The OUT LIKE THAT! Festival at BAAD! - The Bronx Academy of Art & Dance defiantly returns for its thirteenth year of keeping it queer in the Bronx. The festival kicks off today, June 12 and continues to Friday, June 28, 2013 with a fierce line-up of dance, theatre, film, and wonderful performances.

The OUT LIKE THAT! Festival at BAAD! - The Bronx Academy of Art & Dance defiantly returns for its thirteenth year of keeping it queer in the Bronx. The festival kicks off on Wednesday, June 12 and continues to Friday, June 28, 2013 with a fierce line-up of dance, theatre, film, and wonderful performances. Some events are free and all shows are at BAAD! 841 Barretto Street in the South Bronx. For information and directions call (718) 842-5223 or visit www.BronxAcademyofArtsandDance.org.

Amanda Whittington's new play, The Thrill of Love, directed by James Dacre, will run at the newly opened St. James Theatre from tonight, 27 March to Saturday 4 May, with press night today 3 April 2013. The production comes to the St. James Theatre following its world premiere at the New Vic Theatre, Newcastle-under-Lyme and a further run at the Stephen Joseph Theatre, Scarborough.

Amanda Whittington's new play, The Thrill of Love, directed by James Dacre, will run at the newly opened St. James Theatre from Wednesday 27 March to Saturday 4 May, with press night on Wednesday 3 April 2013. The production comes to the St. James Theatre following its world premiere at the New Vic Theatre, Newcastle-under-Lyme and a further run at the Stephen Joseph Theatre, Scarborough.