Educating Rita

Director: Stephen Labourne

Writer: Willy Russell

Frank is an English tutor with the Open University whose disillusioned outlook on life leads him to drink and bury himself in his books. Enter Rita, a forthright young hairdresser who is eager to learn.

After some persuasion, Rita slowly wins over the very hesitant Frank with her innate insight, humour and refusal to accept no for an answer. Their relationship as teacher and student blossoms, ultimately giving Frank a new sense of self and Rita the knowledge she so craves.

This is the original play of the well-loved hit film starring Michael Caine and Julie Walters.