OVERVIEW

• Playwright

  Marie Jones (1) 

• Notes

  'Ruby' features a number of songs originally performed by Ruby Murray. These feature in the play both as original recordings and as songs performed live by the actress playing 'Ruby'.

• Synopsis

  The bitter-sweet story of Ruby Murray, Belfast-born major singing talent and 'Heartbeat Girl' of the 1950s. Intercutting between past and present, the play moves from Ruby's humble beginnings through her path to stardom, and then to her personal struggle between family life with her children, and a deep-rooted need to keep singing. Unhappy and increasingly addicted to alcohol, Ruby makes a difficult choice and leaves her family for a tough life on tour performing for her adoring fans.

• Play Type

  Plays General
  

  Number Of Acts

  Full-Length

Cast size

• Male

  2

• Female

  2

• Total

  4

• Cast Notes

  In this play, one female actor plays the part of Ruby and the three other actors (two male, one female) play all other characters.

Original Production

• Date of First Production

  19 April 2000

• Producer

  Produced by Tinderbox Theatre Company

• Original Venue

  Group Theatre
  

Source Of Information

The information for this entry was taken from the production script, programme and promotional flyer. Additional information was supplied by Tinderbox Theatre Company