Oedipus, the King of Thebes, is determined to save his city from a devastating plague. 

As he searches for the truth behind the curse afflicting the land, he uncovers a shocking mystery about his own past. What begins as a quest for justice becomes a tragic journey of fate, pride, and discovery. 

In this powerful retelling of Oedipus, by Ensemble Youth Theatre, secrets unravel and the line between destiny and choice is tested.

written by Willy Russell

directed by Max Davis

Rita is a bright eyed, working class hairdresser who dreams of breaking free from her mundane and routine life. She signs up to attend an Open University course in Literature and meets Frank, a middle aged disillusioned academic, disappointed writer and somewhat professional drinker.

Even Frank describes himself as “an appalling teacher”, but her sheer zest for life re invigorates him and a journey of rediscovery for both of them begins. 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 a heartwarming timeless British classic that has won the love of audiences for decades.