Bonnie Greer writes play about Marilyn and Ella
American-born writer Bonnie Greer has written a play based on the unlikely friendship between Marilyn Monroe and Ella Fitzgerald.
Marilyn and Ella is the true story of two iconic females, forging a bond in 1950s’ America, interspersed with hit songs from the era including Mack the Knife, Diamonds are a Girl’s Best Friend and My Funny Valentine.
Ms Greer is resident in the UK and is also a trustee of the British Museum. She is an occasional contributor to BBC Two’s Newsnight Review, and was a panel member on BBC One’s Question Time when Nick Griffin, leader of the British National Party, was invited on for the first time.
