Showworks Presents Educating Rita

It's never too late to start again...

Rita is a feisty and forthright hairdresser with a thirst for knowledge and a determination to change her life.When she enrols in the Open University, she forms an unlikely friendship with Frank, her disillusioned and dishevelled English tutor.

Through their weekly tutorials, they challenge each other into a life-changing journey of self-discovery.'Educating Rita' is a comedy of classrooms and the class system written by Willy Russell, the acclaimed Liverpudlian playwright behind 'Blood Brothers' and 'Shirley Valentine'.

The play has captivated audiences since its premiere in 1980 and was also adapted into an award-winning film starring Julie Walters and Michael Caine.

Age 12+.

Includes some strong language.Community Production