Written by: WILLY RUSSELL

“A Timeless British Classic”

Rita is a bright eyed, 29-year-old, married, working class hairdresser who dreams of breaking free from her mundane and routine life. She didn’t do school, because that would have made her different and that’s not allowed. But in the back of her mind there has always been the idea that she might have got that wrong.

So she comes to an Open University course in Literature to see if there is a better way.

There she meets her tutor, Frank, a middle aged disillusioned academic, disappointed writer and somewhat professional drinker who has lost all enthusiasm for education, and doesn’t want to teach her. Even Frank describes himself as “an appalling teacher”, but her sheer zest for life re invigorates him

A journey of rediscovery for both of them begins and the two soon realise how much they have to teach each other and that journey together eventually changes them both

Educating Rita is a life affirming, moving and hugely funny play that brings together an unlikely pairing of two worlds in perfect collision.

Willy Russell's play is funny, poignant and though-provoking and a heartwarming timeless British classic that has won the love of audiences for decades.

"Without doubt, Willy Russell’s unique ability to capture the spirit and voice of working-class Liverpool women, with their dreams left on hold, is unparalleled"

DIRECTOR: Lindsey Rusling

RITA: Loren Armstrong

FRANK: Chris Green