Thelma And Louise writer hopes play raises awareness of violence towards women

Amy Lennox, as Thelma and Rachel Tucker, as Louise, during the preview of the new stage show, Thelma and Louise at the Young Vic Theatre - (PA)

Oscar-winning Thelma And Louise writer Callie Khouri has said she hopes a stage musical of the 1991 film “illuminates” the issue of violence against women.

The 68-year-old has written the book for the new production, which is running until October 24 at the Young Vic theatre in London, starring Amy Lennox as Thelma and Rachel Tucker as Louise.