A CRITICALLY acclaimed play telling the story of a Hollywood icon plays for one night only at Pavilions Teignmouth this weekend.
Dyad Productions’ The Unremarkable Death of Marilyn Monroe features Marilyn Monroe as we’ve never seen her before.
It’s August 4, 1962 and a woman is alone in her bedroom in a dressing gown and underwear; no glitz, no glamour, no masks.
Overdosed on pills, the woman behind the icon unravels her remarkable life and travels back through the memories of her closest relationships.
Repeatedly stalked by a mysterious caller, Marilyn, played by Lizzie Wort, tells all (Joe DiMaggio, Clark Gable, Arthur Miller, her mother – it’s all here), revealing a biting intelligence and an imperfect body, and leads us in real time to the very moment of her death.
Dyad Productions create, produce and tours classic theatre with an innovative and contemporary emphasis.
Written and directed by Elton Townend-Jones this radical interpretation of one of the world’s most famous women, although a work of fiction, exposes the truth behind the legend.
As with all the company’s other productions from 2009-2019, The Unremarkable Death of Marilyn Monroe proved to be a five-star success at the Edinburgh Fringe.
All of Dyad’s productions continue to tour across the UK and internationally, and this one is returning after a five-year hiatus for its last ever tour.
The Unremarkable Death of Marilyn Monroe plays on Sunday , October 17 at 7.30pm. Tickets are priced at £15 and can be booked at the box office on 01626 249049 or online at www.pavilionsteignmouth.org.uk.