Elizabeth McGovern: Becoming Ava Gardner

Published: Feb. 8, 2022, 1 a.m.

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The Emmy and Oscar-nominated actor Elizabeth McGovern is about to star as the glamorous Hollywood legend Ava Gardner in a new play that she\\u2019s written about her life. Elizabeth is known all around the world for her portrayal of Cora Crawley, the Countess of Grantham, in the British drama series Downton Abbey. In this, her first play, she aims to capture the complexities of Ava\\u2019s life and the relationship with her biographer on stage at the Riverside Studios in London. Join Anna Bailey as she follows Elizabeth in rehearsals with her fellow creatives, exploring the action, set, sound and costumes.

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