Details

Educating Rita is the unforgettable story of the relationship between a feisty Liverpudlian hairdresser and a jaded university professor. Rita has a passion for literature and is intent upon self-improvement. Frank's disillusionment with live has driven him to the bottle. As Rita grapples with the trials of education, Frank learns to believe in himself again. Originally commissioned by the RSC, the show won the 1980 Society of West End Theatres award for Best Comedy and Best Play. Since this time, Educating Rita has never been out of production somewhere in the world. The film version which starred Julie Walters and Michael Caine was Oscar-nominated and won three BAFTA awards.

Cast/Performers

Angela Clarke (Rita), Richard O'Callaghan (Frank)

Creatives/Company

Author: Willy Russell
Producer: Liverpool Everyman and Playhouse
Director: Glen Walford
Design: Ellen Cairns
Lighting: Mark Dymock

Educating Rita

Educating Rita (Play) production archive for QTIX code T0379930127. Details of all Educating Rita archived productions can be found under the QTIX code: S3133

Archive Listings

9 Nov 02
to
30 Nov 02

Liverpool Playhouse
Liverpool, Merseyside
Performance Details => Venue archive

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