THE haunting story of tragic icon Marilyn Monroe comes to the stage next week.

Still Marilyn is a biographical drama about Monroe at the height of her career and charts her friendship with a young stills photographer, her marriages and private life.

Written by Kate Bramley, from York, it stars Wendy Rogan in the lead role.

The show will be performed at the Town Hall Theatre, Raby Road, Hartlepool, on Thursday, at 7.30pm.

Tickets cost £7 or £6 concessions and are available by calling the box office on (01429) 890000