Marianne takes part in Plymouth University's big read of Samuel Taylor Coleridge’s The Rime of the Ancient Mariner her reading is No' 15 'I fear thee, ancient Mariner!' Famous faces from stage, screen and music have each read sections of the poem, transforming an 18th century classic for a 21st century audience. Released online each day, the website of the Ancient ...

We are really happy to say that Marianne has been discharged from hospital today, 22 days after being admitted suffering from the symptoms of Covid-19. She will continue to recuperate in London. Marianne thanks you all for your kind messages of concern which have meant a great deal through what is a such a difficult time for so many. She is ...

The music producer and long-term Saturday Night Live music supervisor Hal Willner has died aged 64. Marianne and Hal met back in 1982 and remained close friends, working together on many, many different projects over the years, including several of Marianne's most important albums. Their professional association began in 1985 when he produced her comeback recording of 'Ballad Of The Soldier's ...

Marianne has tested positive for coronavirus and is being treated in hospital. She is stable and responding to treatment. Marianne went into hospital on Tuesday, after developing a cold while self-isolating. We wish her well and a full and speedy recovery.

Bohemian Rhapsody star Lucy Boynton will play Marianne in a new biopic about her life, based on her memoir 'Faithfull'. Set in London in the mid-1960s, Boynton will portray Marianne as she rises to fame, from being discovered as a convent schoolgirl at the age of 17 to becoming a pop star, her hedonistic lifestyle and being homeless and addicted to ...

Marianne's new album Negative Capability is receiving superb reviews right across the board. Here are some highlights for you: Mojo - 5***** “a masterpiece” Metro - 5***** “The emotional nakedness is transfixing and unnerving.” Clash - 9/10 “An incredible, searing, emotionally driven experience...” Classic Rock – 9/10"There won’t be a better record released this month, and very few this year.” Q ...

The wait is finally over! Negative Capability is out today. Produced by Rob Ellis, Warren Ellis and Head, it features collaborations with Nick Cave, Ed Harcourt, and Mark Lanegan. Described as her "most honest album", songs on Negative Capability deal with themes of love, death, as well as terrorism and loneliness. Faithfull also re-recorded three of the most notable songs of ...