Pixie Lott to star in 'Who Killed Marilyn?' as Marilyn Monroe

Who Killed Marilyn? reexamines the life of the iconic twentieth century figure and challenges the myths and conspiracies surrounding her death.

Summary

• Singer-songwriter Pixie Lott returns to the stage this summer as Marilyn Monroe
• Who Killed Marilyn? plays at the Emerald Theatre this summer from 15 August to 29 October
• The new play is written by Sharleen Cooper Cohen and directed by Philip Wm. McKinley

Who Killed Marilyn? will make its world premiere at The Emerald Theatre this summer starring singer, songwriter, and actress Pixie Lott. The play will run this summer from 15 August to 29 October.

Written by Sharleen Cooper Cohen and directed by Philip Wm. McKinley, Who Killed Marilyn? reexamines the life of the iconic twentieth century figure and challenges the myths and conspiracies surrounding her death.

The full cast includes Julie Armstrong (Ballet Shoes), Benjamin Dilloway (Pride and Prejudice), Ryan Ellsworth (The Motive and the Cue), Martin Hancock, Paul Kane, Rob Maloney, Henry Proffit, and Mars Sams. The company is completed by offstage covers Joshua Ford, Eliot Giuralrocca, Dean Michael Gregory, Emma Haines and Ricky Shah.

The full creative team includes casting director Rob Kelly, set designer Justin Williams, costume designer Jasmine Swan, lighting designer Jack Weir, sound designer Christopher Reid, AV designer Libby Ward, and wigs, hair & make-up designer Jess Plews and Joanna Tomeo for JJ Wigs. Jordan Langford is associate director, intimacy director and resident director, and Pete Kramer is production manager.

“I am absolutely thrilled to be stepping into the iconic shoes of Marilyn Monroe for Who Killed Marilyn? at the Emerald Theatre in the West End," said Pixie Lott in a statement. "I have always loved Marilyn - she is such a fascinating, timeless legend, and bringing her complex story to life on this beautiful stage and being her every night is an absolute dream come true for me. I can't wait for audiences to experience the mystery, the glamour, and the raw emotion we will be pouring into this incredible play.”

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Photo credit: Pixie Lott. (Courtesy of production)