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Making its world premiere at The Emerald Theatre later this summer, Who Killed Marilyn? is a bold new play that dares to challenge the most enduring myth surrounding one of the twentieth century’s most iconic women. Singer and actress Pixie Lott will star as Marilyn Monroe.

It was announced today that Pixie Lott will star as Marilyn Monroe in the world premiere of Who Killed Marilyn? running at The Emerald Theatre from 15 August until 29 October 2026.

Drawing on decades of documented evidence, conspiracy, and cover-up, this bold new play re-examines the life we all know so well… or we think we do. By placing her at the centre of a web of power, politics, and desire that reached the highest levels of American government and organised crime, Who Killed Marilyn? restores Marilyn Monroe to her rightful place, not as victim, but as a woman of extraordinary intelligence, wit, and force, whose story has never been fully told. Until now.

Pixie Lott commented, saying: “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.”

“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.”

The cast and creative team behind Who Killed Marilyn?

The cast has been announced for the play ahead of it’s arrival at The Emerald Theatre.

Joining Pixie Lott as Marilyn are principal cast members Julie Armstrong (Ballet Shoes), Benjamin Dilloway (Pride and Prejudice), Ryan Ellsworth (The Motive and the Cue), Martin Hancock (Present Laughter), Paul Kane (The Contraception Fair), Rob Maloney (A Clockwork Orange), Henry Proffit (A Sherlock Carol) and Mars Sams.

Emma Haines will play Marilyn for select dates when Pixie Lott will not be performing, including Thursday or Saturday matinees and on 28 August, 29 August, 24 October, 25 October.

The company is completed by offstage covers Joshua Ford, Eliot Giuralrocca, Dean Michael Gregory, Emma Haines and Ricky Shah.

The production is directed by Philip Wm. McKinley, with a book by Sharleen Cooper Cohen.

Also on the creative team are casting director Rob Kelly, set designer Justin Williams, costume designer Jasmine Swan, lighting designer Jack Weir, sound designer Christopher Reid and AV designer Libby Ward.

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