The original production received the 1980 Olivier Award nomination for Comedy Performance of the Year for Julie Walters. The same year the Chichester Festival staged a production with Lashana Lynch as Rita and Lenny Henry and Frank. It starred Leanne Best as Rita and Con O'Neill as Frank. From 6 February to 7 March 2015, a 35th anniversary production was staged at Liverpool Playhouse. It starred Claire Sweeney as Rita and Matthew Kelly as Frank. The production ran in repertory alongside Shirley Valentine starring Meera Syal. Laura Dos Santos reprised her role as Rita. From 8 July-30 October 2010, this production transferred to the Trafalgar Studios in London's West End. This was the production's first London West End revival. Laura Dos Santos reprised her radio performance on stage as Rita with Larry Lamb as Frank. It was critically acclaimed with critics saying McKenzie's performance one of the best performances of the year".įrom 26 March-, as part of the Willy Russell season at the Menier Chocolate Factory. The production was directed by Bruce Paltrow. It starred Jacqueline McKenzie as Rita and Edward Herrmann as Frank. Revivalsįrom June–July 2001, the Williamstown Theatre Festival mounted a production of Educating Rita at the Nikos Stage. It was broadcast on BBC Radio 4 on Boxing Day 2009. It starred Bill Nighy and Laura Dos Santos. In 2009, the play was adapted by Russell for radio – see Educating Rita (radio play). T083779817 Company Threelance Theatre Company.In 1983, the play was adapted by Russell for a film with Michael Caine and Julie Walters, directed by Lewis Gilbert. T0518302728 Producer Open University (in association with Day for Night Theatre).Įlectric Theatre, Guildford :: V01732805351 T0665366449 Producer University of Derby. T1666693436 Producer David Babani (for The Menier Chocolate Factory Productions). Menier Chocolate Factory, Outer London :: V341546307 T270920824 Producer Menier Chocolate Factory. Leanne Best and Con ONeill in Educating Rita at the Liverpool Playhouse My. T01762863475 Producer Eastbourne Theatres (in association with talking Scarlet). Leanne Best, Meera Syal, Shirley Valentine, Tim Firth, Willy Russell. T1479714847Newly updated by its author Company Library Theatre Company. Sound Jennifer Tallon-Cahill (sound associate). T1833435298Age Recommendation 11+ Producer Liverpool Everyman and Playhouse. T01932414017 Producer Mercury Theatre Colchester. T01659455497 Producer The Mill at Sonning. Minerva Theatre, Chichester :: V1310317653 T01348792535 Corporate Sponsor ITD Consultants. Performer Taj Atwal (Rita).īrindley Arts Centre, Runcorn :: V1448285374 Props Supervisor Seven Brides For Seven Brothers - Regents Park Open Air Theatre The Bodyguard - UK Tour Educating Rita - Minerva Theatre Chichester. Performer John Bennett.Ĭapstone Theatre, Liverpool :: V0538369222 T811890685 Producer Octagon Theatre Bolton. Queen's Theatre Hornchurch, Hornchurch :: V41 T1377229220 Producer Queen's Theatre Hornchurch. In spite of poor initial reviews, we thought it excellent. This production featured Lenny Henry and Lashana Lynch as Open University tutor Frank, and Liverpudlian mature student, Rita. New Vic Theatre, Newcastle-under-Lyme :: V119 Review added of Educating Rita by Willy Russell (SEE LINK), at the Minerva Theatre, Chichester. Performer Stephen Tompkinson (Frank).ĭarlington Hippodrome (formerly Civic Theatre), Darlington :: V562 T02056284783 Producer Theatre by the Lake. ![]() ![]() As Rita grapples with the trials of education, Frank learns to believe in himself again. Frank's disillusionment with live has driven him to the bottle. Rita has a passion for literature and is intent upon self-improvement. ![]() T1222279217 Producer Wimpole Productions. Educating Rita is the unforgettable story of the relationship between a feisty Liverpudlian hairdresser and a jaded university professor. Kings Theatre Portsmouth, Southsea :: V780 MAST Mayflower Studios, Southampton :: V0645856574īlackpool Grand Theatre, Blackpool :: V518ĭevonshire Park Theatre, Eastbourne :: V665 Rose Theatre Kingston, Kingston :: V051452426 Theatre Royal, Newcastle upon Tyne :: V570Ĭapitol Horsham (formerly Horsham Arts Centre), Horsham :: V723 Archive listings for Educating RitaWork type: Play.
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