Details

It's 1955 and Marilyn Monroe is at the height of her fame. Despite this, she wants to be taken seriously as an artist, like the woman she most admires, jazz icon Ella Fitzgerald, who is also at the peak of her career. Even though she can't quite believe her own success, Ella wants more too. She wants the kind of fame Marilyn has. She wants to be in the movies. But to break into Hollywood, she needs to meet the 'right' people like the producers and money-men who frequent the 'living-room of the stars' Mocambo night club. But Ella stands no chance of singing at the whites-only Mocambo... until Marilyn steps in and pulls strings like nobody else can! These two iconic women - both outsiders - come together in an evening of raw emotion and great songs. A true but forgotten moment of American showbiz history re-enacted live on stage.

Cast/Performers

Nicola Hughes (Ella Fitzgerald), Wendy Morgan (Marilyn Monroe)

Creatives/Company

Author: Bonnie Greer
Producer: Theatre Royal Stratford East
Director: Colin McFarlane
Musical Director: Warren Wills
Design: Robin Don
Lighting: Tim Mascall